Advanced Accounting Assistant II

City of Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Cruz is seeking an Accounting Assistant II to perform advanced clerical accounting duties within the Finance Department, based at 1200 Pacific Avenue, Suite 290 in Santa Cruz. This full-time position offers benefits and opportunities to support city financial operations.

Two years of clerical accounting experience and knowledge of standard accounting practices are required; proficiency with 10-key data entry and common office software is expected.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or tested equivalent.
• Two years general clerical experience with accounting duties.
• Knowledge of standard accounting principles.
• Ability to use a 10-key calculator and data entry with speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Performs general bookkeeping and clerical accounting duties for assigned area.
• Uses various computer software packages, including financial, spreadsheet and word processing programs; enters and maintains data.
• Establishes, maintains, and balances records, logs, files and filing systems; verifies, balances, and adjusts accounting records; compiles and prepares reports.
• Serves as the primary contact and liaison for assigned functions and programs with City staff, the general public and outside agencies; responds to inquiries and assists the public and staff in interpreting policies and procedures.
• May compose correspondence, reports, and other documents as assigned.
• May coordinate projects and programs with other City divisions or departments as related to area of responsibility.

Skills

10-key calculator

Job description

The City of Santa Cruz is seeking an Accounting Assistant II to perform advanced clerical accounting duties within the Finance Department, based at 1200 Pacific Avenue, Suite 290 in Santa Cruz. This full-time position offers benefits and opportunities to support city financial operations.

Two years of clerical accounting experience and knowledge of standard accounting practices are required; proficiency with 10-key data entry and common office software is expected.