Accounting Technician

City of Oceanside•Oceanside, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Elevate the financial operations of the City of Oceanside with precise, reliable accounting and fiscal support. The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Financial Services Department and will be responsible for maintaining accurate records and optimizing city-wide financial transactions.

Requirements

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Principles and procedures of financial recordkeeping and reporting
Applicable computer software and programs
Methods, practices and terminology used in preparation and maintenance of accounting reports
Principles and procedures of advanced accounting and investments
Understand and interpret the principles, laws and procedures involved in financial recordkeeping and clerical accounting functions
Analyze existing procedures and recommend new service delivery methods
Prepare clear and concise reports
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities
Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible technical accounting experience, preferably in a municipal accounting environment.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college level course work in accounting or a related field.

Responsibilities

Maintains and balances general and subsidiary accounting ledgers, makes journal entries, posts to general and subsidiary ledgers, closes and balances accounts and performs bank reconciliations.
Audits cash receipts and disbursements.
Prepares statements, reports, spreadsheets and budgets from a variety of data in accordance with specific reporting format and accounting principles.
Analyzes a variety of accounts, grants, bonds and revenues.
Assists in preparing department budget.
Creates a variety of new accounts.
Monitors accumulated money into new accounts.
Researches computer errors and makes appropriate corrections.
Assists professional staff in collecting accounting information and in formulating related accounting reports.
Processes invoices for payment and maintains vendor files.
May lead the work of accounting clerical personnel.
May notarize loan documents.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.