General Accounting Technician

City of Laguna Beach • Laguna Beach, CA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Laguna Beach is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of Accounting Technician in the Finance Department. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the area of Cashiering and Accounts Payable. We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Technician who is a team player and will assume significant responsibility for technical accounting activities within the City. This could include a combination of the following: Providing customer service to members of the public at the front counter and by telephone/email, assisting them with a variety of inquiries, with a primary focus on processing and issuing City parking permits. Collecting, balancing and processing cash receipts through the City’s accounting system while ensuring accuracy and excellent customer service. Accounts payable processing which includes reviewing accounts payable transactions for correct account coding, approvals, and monitoring compliance with the City’s purchasing policy and budget. Working with vendors and City departments to resolve accounts payable issues. Providing administrative support to the Finance Department as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school and completion of college-level coursework in basic accounting, bookkeeping, or finance.
• Three (3) years of full-time progressively responsible accounting experience in an accounting environment, preferably in a municipal setting; or two years of full-time experience with the City as an Office Specialist.
• Valid California Driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in accounting is highly desirable.
• One year of experience performing customer service-focused accounting, including processing cash receipts and accounts payable transactions in a fast-paced, high-volume organization is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing customer service to members of the public at the front counter and by telephone/email, assisting them with a variety of inquiries, with a primary focus on processing and issuing City parking permits.
• Collecting, balancing and processing cash receipts through the City’s accounting system while ensuring accuracy and excellent customer service.
• Accounts payable processing which includes reviewing accounts payable transactions for correct account coding, approvals, and monitoring compliance with the City’s purchasing policy and budget.
• Working with vendors and City departments to resolve accounts payable issues.
• Providing administrative support to the Finance Department as assigned.

Benefits

• City paid health insurance for employees
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED