Accounting Technician Apprentice - One Irvine Workforce

City of Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Irvine is seeking an Accounting Technician Apprentice to support finance functions, bond issuances, and daily Treasury/Cashiering operations.

This full-time, 14-month apprenticeship program offers hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to municipal accounting, with potential future opportunities in public service.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or coursework in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Two years of accounting, cashiering and/or bookkeeping experience, or equivalent knowledge.
• May require a valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks relating to finance, accounting, and bond issuances within Administrative Services.
• Compile trustee statements.
• Assist with reimbursement requests and prepare journal entries.
• Reconcile County Tax Ledger to General Ledger.
• Assist with daily Treasury/Cashiering operations and city cashiering.

Skills

Accounting

Cashiering

Bookkeeping

Journal entries

Reconciliation

Customer service

Education

Associate degree or coursework in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

One Irvine Workforce Presents: Accounting Technician Apprenticeship (Limited Term*)

*This position is full-time, at-will, and budgeted for 14 months with the approximate program period of late October 2026 through December 2027.

*Post-program employment opportunities may be available, but are not guaranteed.

The Accounting Technician Apprentice plays a pivotal role in performing support tasks relating to finance, accounting, and bond issuances, as well as daily Treasury/Cashiering operations. If you are passionate about serving your community, possess accounting experience, and would enjoy being part of a team focused on excellent customer service and attention to detail, the Accounting Technician Apprenticeship could be an excellent opportunity for you!

The One Irvine Workforce Apprenticeship Program is funded through the California Volunteers Youth Service Corps grant. In addition to employment, apprentices receive specialized professional development and mentorship, and participate in innovative trainings, all while supporting some of Irvine's most important initiatives. An apprenticeship is a great way to gain on-the-job training, experience the benefits of public service, and invest in your future.

Apprenticeship Eligibility Requirements

This program is grant funded and has specific eligibility requirements, including:

• Participants must be between 18–30 years old on their first day of service, estimated to be October 2026.
• Priority will be given to Irvine residents who meet at least two of the following:
  • Are unemployed or out of school
  • Are low-income
  • May have difficulty finding employment
  • Are first generation college students
  • Were in or are transitioning from foster care
  • Are or were engaged with a mental health or substance abuse program
  • Are or were justice-involved
  • Are experiencing or have experienced housing instability
  • Have not participated in an AmeriCorps program

Your Impact

• Perform crucial support tasks relating to finance, accounting, and bond issuances within the Administrative Services department.
• Compile all trustee statements.
• Assist with reimbursement requests and prepare journal entries.
• Reconcile County Tax Ledger to General Ledger.
• Perform special districts trustee reconciliation.
• Assist with billing the Irvine Company for Letter of Credit, Remarketing, and Rating Fees.
• Assist with daily Treasury/Cashiering operations for internal and external customers.
• Perform City cashiering functions, including reconciling citywide revenue activities and preparation of centralized bank deposits.
• For more information, please see the Accounting Technician class specification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or college coursework in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Two years of accounting, cashiering and/or bookkeeping experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• May require a valid California driver's license.

Best Fit

• Experience performing accounting, accounts payable/receivable, cashiering, purchasing, or other related financial operations.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for customer service.

• Ability to work cohesively with other team members.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and capacity to produce accurate work.
• Ability to take direction with humility and a desire to invest in professional growth.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn computer programs and departmental systems, and engage in mentorship opportunities.

Your Team

The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life.

The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion,Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine through the embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day.

Administrative Services is committed to sound fiscal stewardship in maximizing the City’s ability to deliver high-quality services to the community. The department consists of six areas: Administration, Fiscal Services, Budget and Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Information Technology, and Geographical Information Systems.

The Process

The selection process will include an interview and a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.