Accounting Technician I

City-of-Fountain-Valley,-Ca; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4/10 schedule (off Fridays)

CalPERS retirement

CalPERS medical

Matching deferred compensation

Long-term disability insurance

Leave accruals

Holidays

Job summary

The City of Fountain Valley is seeking an Accounting Technician I to join the Finance team at City Hall. This role performs financial record-keeping for accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, purchasing, and payroll, supporting accurate financial reporting.

Front counter responsibilities and strong customer service are essential. Bilingual ability is highly desirable and may qualify for a language pay premium. This position offers comprehensive city benefits and stability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Specialized training in bookkeeping/accounting desirable.
• Minimum 1 year of responsible customer service or public contact experience with accounting duties desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Handle business licensing, utility billing, purchasing, and payroll duties.
• Maintain accounting records and assist in preparing financial statements and reports.
• Process payroll, recordkeeping, and data entry; reconcile accounts and maintain ledgers.
• Assist in preparing financial documents and supporting management with reports.

Skills

Customer service

Public contact

Accounting

Cashiering

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bookkeeping/accounting coursework

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Accounting software

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM BEHIND THE SERVICE!

First Review of Applications: Monday, October 12, 2026

This position will be working at the front counter of City Hall. Bilingual is highly desirable. Bilingual pay is an additional $35.00 per month. Must pass a proficiency test certifying proficiency in speaking and/or writing in a second language in order to receive additional pay.

THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY

The City of Fountain Valley is nestled in the heart of Orange County. With approximately 57,000 residents, the City is only 7 miles from the beach with countless restaurants, entertainment venues, shopping centers, and Disneyland within a 15-mile radius of the City, providing many options for a rich work-life balance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The City's Finance team is a small, close-knit group with a strong sense of camaraderie and cohesion, and is seeking a dedicated and motivated Accounting Technician I to join the team. This position performs a variety of financial record-keeping and reporting duties in support of accounting functions, including:

• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, business licensing, utility billing, purchasing, and payroll.

• Maintaining a variety of accounting records, assisting in the preparation of financial statements, documents, analyses, and reports.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDE

• 4/10 schedule (off Fridays)
• CalPERS retirement (2%@60 for Classic or 2%@62 for PEPRA)
• CalPERS medical HMO/PPO plan options, dental, life insurance, vision, and optional AFLAC insurance
• Matching deferred compensation employer contribution (up to $225 per month)
• City-paid long-term disability insurance
• Generous leave accruals
• 11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday

• Provides quality customer service in answering questions, furnishing information and completing applications for City services and taxes, receiving payments from mail and walk-in customers; recording incoming revenue for the city including utility bills, parking/alarm fines, accounts receivable invoices, business licenses and building permits; and processing accounts payable invoices; purchase order entry and payroll support.
• Performs a variety of payroll and financial record keeping and reporting duties in support of accounts payable, accounts receivables, utility billing, purchasing, and payroll; gathers, assembles, tabulates, checks, audits, posts, inputs, and files financial, statistical, personnel and related data; assists in establishing and maintaining accounts, journals and ledgers; prepares accounting entries to transfer funds between accounts; reconciles accounts; verifies, balances and adjusts accounting records; verifies fund balances; and maintains control on assigned funds and accounts.
• Assists in the preparation of financial statements and reports; gathers and organizes data to assist management in the preparation of reports and recommendations; receives receipts, balances, and posts cash funds; maintains fixed asset records; reviews and processes purchase requisitions; receives, audits, processes, inputs, and distributes requisitions and purchase orders.
• Performs a full range of accounts payable duties including assuming responsibility for paying invoices, material requisitions, demands and general debts incurred by the City; checks documents for accuracy; researches invoices and obtains authorization for payment.
• Assists in the establishment of forms and procedures related to financial record keeping methods; utilizes various computer applications and software packages; and creates spreadsheets, enters data, and generates reports using spreadsheet software.

OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES

• Perform other duties as assigned.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. To access the full class specification, please click on the following link: Accounting Technician I.

EDUCATION

Graduation from high school or equivalent is required, and completion of specialized training in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related field is highly desirable.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of one year of responsible customer service or public contact experience with responsibility for accounting, bookkeeping, and cashiering experience is highly desirable. Previous municipal experience performing accounting duties is highly desirable.

SELECTION PROCESS:

The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, panel interview, and performance exam. The employment application and supplemental questions will be evaluated based on the employment standards and minimum qualifications listed above. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully completing all components of the pre-employment process, which may include but is not limited to: reference checks, California Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting), post-offer drug test, and pre-employment medical examination.

The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodations during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least 72hours in advance of the exam date. Questions regarding this recruitment should be sent to [e-mail].