Accounting Technician

City of Rancho Cordova, CA; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision stipend or cash

13 paid holidays

Universal Time Off (vacation/sick)

CalPERS Retirement

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500 per

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Onsite fitness area

Job summary

The City of Rancho Cordova is seeking an Accounting Technician in the Public Works Department - Finance Division to support financial operations, including processing invoices, budgeting, and reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, problem-solving, and timely financial processing.

Ideal candidates will manage multiple priorities, work with internal staff and external partners, and contribute to budget development and grant management while maintaining strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Accurate, detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience reviewing financial documents and identifying discrepancies.
• Clear communication with staff and partners.
• Able to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Proficient with financial systems and spreadsheets.
• Interest in municipal finance, budgeting, and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and financial documents; assist with budget development and monitoring.
• Support contract and grant management; reconcile expenditures and financial data.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc financial reports.
• Assist with the City’s 2-Year Operating Budget and 5-Year CIP Budget.”
• Maintain ledgers and ensure internal controls; perform data backups.
• Provide customer service to internal and external partners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Customer service

Independent work

Spreadsheets proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accounting coursework desirable

Tools

Spreadsheets (Excel)

Financial software/systems

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and helping a team stay organized and on track? The City of Rancho Cordova is seeking an Accounting Technician to join the Public Works Department - Finance Division.

In this role, you will provide important financial and operational support to the Public Works Department, with a focus on accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, expenditure monitoring, contract support, budgeting, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, dependable, and committed to accuracy while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

About the Role

The Accounting Technician plays an important role in supporting the financial operations of the Public Works Department. The position processes invoices and other financial documents, assists with budget development and monitoring, supports contract and grant management, reconciles expenditures and financial data, and prepares routine and ad hoc reports.

This position also provides support for the City's 2-Year Operating Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan Budget, including compiling and organizing financial information, coordinating with Public Works staff and other City departments, and entering budget information into the City's budget system.

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates accuracy, integrity, and strong attention to detail.
• Is organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Is comfortable reviewing financial documents and identifying discrepancies or issues.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with internal staff and external partners.
• Works collaboratively and provides excellent customer service.
• Can work independently while exercising sound judgment and initiative.
• Is comfortable using financial systems, spreadsheets, and other technology to process and analyze information.
• Has an interest in municipal finance, budgeting, accounting, and Public Works operations.

Benefits of working for the City of Rancho Cordova

• Choice of a generous monthly stipend for Medical/Dental/Vision or Cash in Lieu of Medical Insurance.
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Universal Time Off (combined vacation and sick leave).
• CalPERS Retirement.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500/fiscal year
  • The City of Rancho Cordova is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Onsite fitness area & many more employee perks!

City employees also enjoy the knowledge that their work matters to the residents, visitors and businesses in our community. See what some of employees have to say about working for the City of Rancho Cordova, by watching this short video:

The City of Rancho Cordova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and change business practices.

• Substantiates or resolves financial transactions by analyzing and auditing materials, revenue streams, transactions and documents, reconciling statements and transactions, and using initiative and sound independent judgement on procedural problems.
• Pays invoices by verifying transaction information, coding information, scheduling and preparing disbursements, and obtaining authorization of payment.
• Collects revenue by verifying transaction information, computing charges and refunds, preparing and mailing invoices, and notifying customers of delinquent accounts and insufficient payments.
• Performs a variety of accounts receivable duties including reviewing and entering cash receipt transactions into the general ledger, verifying accurate coding, and preparing and sending accounts receivable billing statements; works with other city departments to determine when an account is eligible for a deposit refund and ensures the refund is processed correctly; responds to inquiries, both internal and external, regarding billing matters.
• Prepares financial, statistical, and informational reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends from a variety of documents and composing correspondence from brief instructions.
• Answers accounting procedural questions by researching, interpreting, and explaining accounting policies and regulations.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and entering account transactions.
  Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls and completing database backups.
• Maintains internal and external customer relations; greets and directs visitors; answers phones; responds to inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Maintains financial historical records by filing accounting documents.
• Assists in developing general office procedures and processes by providing input into systems and processes.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education/Training

• Possession of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Additional college level course work in accounting is desirable.

Experience

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in fiscal and accounting work.

License or Certification

• A valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record may be required in accordance with the City of Rancho Cordova’s Driving Policy. When driving is not an essential function, employees must be able to travel to off-site meetings, trainings, events, and other work-related locations as required to perform the duties of the position.

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Requires the mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off‑site meetings; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; strength and agility to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds. Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

FLSA – Non-Exempt status