Accounting Technician I

Fountain Valley School; Fountain Valley (CA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

4/10 schedule

CalPERS retirement

Medical, dental, vision

Matching deferred compensation

Paid holidays

Zusammenfassung

The City of Fountain Valley is hiring an Accounting Technician I to join the Finance team. The role includes handling customer service at the front counter and supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, and payroll tasks.

A background in bookkeeping and accounting is advantageous, with emphasis on accurate data entry and reporting.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• Provide quality customer service at City services and taxes; record revenue from payments.
• Perform payroll, accounts payable/receivable, utility billing, purchasing and related financial tasks.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, journals and ledgers, and reconcile accounts.
• Publish and distribute purchase orders, requisitions and related financial documents.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Public inquiries

Cashiering

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Bookkeeping or accounting training

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Jobbeschreibung

JOIN THE TEAM BEHIND THE SERVICE!

to Learn About the City of Fountain Valley.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as this recruitment may close without prior notice or if sufficient qualified applications are received.

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.

Description

JOIN THE TEAM BEHIND THE SERVICE!

Click Here to Learn About the City of Fountain Valley.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as this recruitment may close without prior notice or if sufficient qualified applications are received.

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

Job Overview

• 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.

Qualification Guidelines

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.

Recruitment Information

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and/or updated before applying for the position. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs Online Employment Application Guide, or contact their toll-free Applicant Support line at [phone]. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer, or browser used to submit the application. Questions regarding this recruitment should be sent to [e-mail].

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.

Fountain Valley General Employees Association (FVGEA) Representation

This classification is represented by the Fountain Valley General Employees Association click here for additional information.

Flexible Work Schedules

Most General employees are offered the option to work a flexible work schedule, including either a 4/10 or 9/80 work schedule.

Compensation

• Base Salary Adjustments: None scheduled.

Merit Increase

General employees shall be eligible for merit increases annually on the first day of the pay period closest to their anniversary date, until they reach the fifth step.

• Deferred Compensation Matching Contribution

Employees in regular positions may voluntarily participate in the City’s deferred compensation plan. This plan is provided by Empower. The City will match up to a total amount of $225 per month into each employee's deferred compensation account for each General employee who contributes to the City's deferred compensation plan.

• Other Specialty Pays Employees under certain classifications or assignments, or who possess specialized skills, training and/or certifications, may be eligible for other specialty pays. Please refer to the FVGEA for further details.

Retirement

All full-time employees are members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) – a defined benefit program. Employees are enrolled in one of the following retirement formulas based on date of hire.

• New Members / PEPRA: As defined by the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), “New Members” have never been a member of any California public retirement system, were hired by a CalPERS agency after January 1, 2013, moved between public retirement systems lacking reciprocity, or moved between employers in the same public retirement system with a break in service of more than six months. New Members are enrolled in the 2% at age 62 retirement formula and pay a contribution rate of 50% of the total normal cost of the PEPRA member benefits for their retirement pension. This rate is determined annually based on the actuarial valuation of the retirement benefits provided to active PEPRA employees. For Fiscal Year 25/26, employees pay a mandatory 7.75% pre-tax contribution for this retirement benefit. Note: In 2026, the pensionable compensation limit for PEPRA is $191,679 (pursuant to GC 7522.10). This limit is adjusted on an annual basis.
• Classic Members: New employees who joined CalPERS or a reciprocal public retirement system before January 1, 2013, without a break in service longer than six months, are considered “Classic” members and will be enrolled in the 2% at age 60 retirement formula. Employees pay a mandatory 7% pre-tax contribution for this retirement benefit. To determine if you are eligible for reciprocity, please click on the following link: CalPERS Reciprocity. Note: In 2026, the pensionable compensation limit for Classic Members is $360,000 (pursuant to IRC section 401(a)(17)). This limit is adjusted on an annual basis.

For both Classic and PEPRA Members, the City contracts for the three-year average for final compensation, a 2% Cost-of-Living adjustment in retirement, and service credit for unused sick leave. The City also contracts for the Fourth Level Survivor Benefit ($2 per member per month). Please refer to the FVGEA Memorandum of Understanding for additional CalPERS contract provisions.

Health Insurance

The City will contribute towards the cost of health premiums for full-time employees as follows:

Enrollment Tier

Flex Dollar Allowance

Employee Only Coverage
£675.00

Employee +1 Dependent Coverage
£1,175.00

Employee + Family Coverage
£1,450.00

The Flex Dollar Allowance may be used for medical (optional), dental (mandatory), life insurance (mandatory), vision insurance (optional), and AFLAC (optional) premiums. All health benefits are effective on the first of the month following date of hire.

Note: The Flex Dollar Allowance may vary for employees who are assigned to a job share position.

• Medical

Employees have a choice to select a medical plan under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program. Please visit CalPERS for more information regarding the various plans offered under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program, as well as the current premium rates.

• Dental

Enrollment in a City dental plan is mandatory for all eligible employees. Coverage is managed under the cafeteria plan, and premiums are paid by the employee (Flex Dollars may be used).

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (ADD)

Enrollment in a City life and ADD plan is mandatory for all eligible employees. The policy amount is $50,000. Coverage is managed under the cafeteria plan, and premiums are paid by the employee (Flex Dollars may be used).

• Vision

Enrollment in a City vision plan is voluntary for all eligible employees. Coverage is managed under the cafeteria plan, and premiums are paid by the employee.

• AFLAC

Employees have the option to enroll in a variety of voluntary insurance plans including accident, short-term disability, hospital confinement indemnity, cancer/specified-disease, lump sum critical illness, and whole or term life insurance. Employee is responsible for the entire cost of the premium if they elect coverage.

Note City employees do not participate in California’s Disability Insurance (SDI) or Paid Family Leave (PFL) programs through the Employment Development Department (EDD). While this saves employees 1.3% in payroll tax, it’s important to keep this in mind when deciding whether or not to enroll in the AFLAC short-term disability benefit.

• Flexible Spending Account

Employees may contribute pre-tax earnings into a flexible spending account for health ($3,400 maximum in 2026) and dependent care expenses ($7,500 maximum in 2026).

• Long-Term Disability

The City provides long-term disability insurance for all General employees at no cost. The City pays 100% of the policy premiums.

• Medical Opt-Out

Employees who submit sufficient proof of alternate group health insurance may waive coverage and receive the following in monthly taxable cash through the Cafeteria Plan: £350 per month. Dental and life insurance are not optional benefits and such premiums will be deducted from the opt-out cash.

• Retiree Medical

Employees who retire from the City of Fountain Valley may be entitled to a monthly employer contribution towards health insurance if they meet certain criteria. In 2026, this monthly employer contribution is $162 (the PEMHCA minimum).

Time Off From Work

The City offers a generous leave package!

• Holidays

General employees shall be entitled to 11 paid holidays per calendar year (including a “floating holiday” that can be used at the employee’s discretion).

• Vacation

Employees accrue 80 hours of paid vacation leave per year. Accruals increase based on time in service with the City of Fountain Valley, beginning after completion of 1 year of service (increases to 120 hours per year). General employees may elect to receive a cash payment for up to 80 hours of accrued vacation at the end of the calendar year if certain criteria are met.

• Sick

Sick leave accrues bi-weekly based on the employee’s work schedule:

Work Schedule

Bi-Weekly Accrual

Monthly Equivalent

5/8 or 9/80
3.69

One 8-Hour Day
4/10
4.62 Hours

One 10-Hour Day

Tuition Reimbursement: Eligible employees may receive up to $3,000 per fiscal year for actual tuition expenses.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The City provides a confidential, no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help you and your household members navigate personal challenges. This third-party service offers support for personal counseling, financial guidance, legal advice, and more.

Social Security: City employees are not covered under the provisions of Federal Social Security (OASDI); therefore, they are not required to contribute 6.2% of salary towards Social Security.

Medicare: Employees contribute 1.45% to Medicare.

Should you have any questions pertaining to information in this summary, please contact the Human Resources Division at [phone].

Highest Level of Education

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the Above

Bilingual Skills

• Arabic
• Cantonese/Mandarin Chinese
• Farsi
• Korean
• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Other
• None of the Above

Years of Experience in Accounting, Bookkeeping, and/ or Cashiering

• Less than 1 Year
• 1 year- 3 years
• 3 years- 5 years
• Not Applicable

Skill Level in Excel

• Beginner: Perform fundamental tasks such as text formatting (fonts, sizes, colors, text alignment), basic layouts (margins, page orientation), editing tools (copy/paste), inserting page numbers, and bullet lists.
• Intermediate: Can structure longer, more dynamic documents using layouts, tables, and collaboration tools, create multi-level bulleted lists, page breaks, insert and custom-formatting tables, and tracked changes/adding comments.
• Advanced: Can process massive amounts of data, automate repetitive tasks (recording/writing macros), advanced nested arrays, and design complex reporting systems.
• No experience

Years of Experience Handling Cash Transactions and/or Providing Customer Service

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year -2 years
• 2 years or More
• Not Applicable

Specialized Training/Courses in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Related Field

If 'yes', please list below. Otherwise, enter N/A.

Certification Statement

• Agree
• Disagree
• Required Question