ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (NON-CAREER)

Long Beach Community Investment Company; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Technician for a part-time, non-career role. This position involves performing complex accounting functions, including managing vendor accounts and reconciling financial data. You will be part of a dynamic team, contributing to the financial integrity of the organization. If you have a passion for numbers and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree in Accounting required.
• One year of full-time experience in complex clerical accounting duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ledger accounts and process vendor invoices.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile financial data.
• Train staff on accounting policies and Tyler-Munis system.

Skills

Complex Clerical Accounting

Vendor Invoice Processing

Data Reconciliation

Financial Reporting

Tyler-Munis Financial System

Education

Associate of Arts in Accounting

Tools

Tyler-Munis

Job description

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Description

The Department of Health and Human Services has an immediate opening for an unclassified, part-time, Accounting Technician (Non-Career). Reporting to the Senior Accountant, this position performs various complex and technical accounting functions in the Financial Services Division, including the purchase, tracking, and payment of large City-wide vendor accounts for the Department. This position is located at the main health department office at 2525 Grand Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours over a 12-month period, are considered temporary, at-will employees, and are not typically eligible for benefits. However, they may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable laws.

Examples of Duties

1. Sets up and maintains ledger accounts, journals, registers, and accounting records, including City-wide vendor accounts.
2. Processes vendor invoices, direct payments, and reimbursements.
3. Sorts and routes incoming and outgoing documents.
4. Prepares journal entries for various divisions and departments.
5. Reconciles, codes, posts, and inputs data in Tyler-Munis Financial System.
6. Processes daily deposit transactions in Munis.
7. Applies internal controls as instructed.
8. Balances accounts and makes adjusting and closing entries.
9. Prepares reports and maintains grant drawdown databases.
10. Assists in computing and distributing costs.
11. Supports distribution of charges under Tyler-Munis.
12. Assists in reviewing financial reports related to grants billing.
13. Performs computations on complex financial data.
14. Trains staff on policies, procedures, and Tyler-Munis system.
15. Reviews work of clerical staff involved in accounting.
16. Acts as a subject matter expert on Tyler-Munis.
17. Performs other related duties.

Requirements to File

• Education equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree in Accounting or a related field (including specific courses in Intermediate Accounting). Proof required.
• One year of full-time experience performing complex clerical accounting duties.

Additional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Required documents must be uploaded in PDF format.

Selection Procedure

This recruitment closes at 11:59 PM PST on Monday, May 15, 2025. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and proof of education in PDF format. The most qualified candidates will be invited for further procedures. A background check and physical exam may be required.

Applicants who do not meet minimum requirements or submit all required documents will not be considered. For questions, call [phone].

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We are committed to fairness, transparency, and inclusion in our hiring practices. We consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. For assistance, call [phone] or for technical support with your application, contact [phone].

This page is under review.

Closing Date/Time: 5/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific