Advanced Accounting Assistant II — Complex Clerical Accounting

City-of-Santa-Cruz,-C; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Cruz is seeking an Accounting Assistant II to join the Finance Department. This full-time, benefited position performs specialized clerical accounting duties under supervision and supports multiple programs within the division.

Responsibilities include data entry, preparing reports, maintaining records, and serving as a liaison with city staff and the public. Strong organizational skills and basic accounting knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of general clerical experience, at least one in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical accounting duties for the assigned area.
• Use computer software (including spreadsheets and word processing) to enter and maintain data.
• Establish and balance records, logs, files, and filing systems; prepare periodic reports.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned functions with City staff and the public; respond to inquiries.
• May compose correspondence, reports, and coordinate projects with other divisions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

10-key calculator

Job description

The City of Santa Cruz is seeking an Accounting Assistant II to join the Finance Department. This full-time, benefited position performs specialized clerical accounting duties under supervision and supports multiple programs within the division.

Responsibilities include data entry, preparing reports, maintaining records, and serving as a liaison with city staff and the public. Strong organizational skills and basic accounting knowledge are essential.