Finance Technician

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

Job summary

The City of Lodi is seeking a Finance Technician to manage payroll, accounts payable, collections, and general accounting in a fast‑paced, team environment. A strong commitment to accuracy, responsiveness, and timely execution of financial tasks is required, with exceptional customer service and a positive attitude when interacting with internal teams and external customers.

Responsibilities include researching financial information, preparing reports and journal entries, balancing accounts, and

Qualifications

• High school completion required; an AA degree is desirable.
• 3–4 years in finance or accounting with journal entries and accounts payable.
• Ability to process payroll, collections, and general accounting tasks.
• Strong accuracy and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical and support duties in financial applications, including AP, AR, and general accounting.
• Researches complex financial information; assists in reports, journals, and audits.
• Interpret and apply regulations; ensure compliance with required procedures.
• Provide customer service and support to internal teams and external customers.
• Assist the department and City to meet community needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Office software

Education

Equivalent to completion of high school

Associate of Arts degree desirable

Tools

Excel

ERP Software

Job description

The Finance Technician plays a key role in managing accounts payable and contracts in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This position requires a strong commitment to accuracy, responsiveness, and timely execution of financial tasks. Exceptional customer service and a positive attitude are essential, as the role involves frequent interaction with internal teams and external customers, aiming to deliver meaningful outcomes through teamwork.

Job descriptions are intended to present a broad and general range of duties which includes, purpose, responsibilities, and scope of work. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

Perform technical and support duties in a variety of financial applications, including processing of payroll, accounts payable, collections, and general accounting.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

Receives direction from assigned staff. May exercise supervision or train assigned staff.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

• Performs technical and support duties in a variety of financial applications, including accounts payable and receivable, collections, and general accounting;
• Researches and compiles complex financial information; assists in the preparation of reports, journal entries, and a variety of financial audits; reconciles financial statements; inputs, audits and balances authorized amounts for revenues and expenses;
• Interpret and enforce FACT Act identity theft guidelines and insure Federal Red Flag compliancy rules are followed; work with appropriate parties for proper resolution of situation;
• Research and resolve complexproblems; interact with third party for customer satisfaction;
• Performs a variety of responsible clerical/technical work in support of the department including customer service needs;
• Performs other duties related to the operation of the department and the city, including additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the diverse needs of its community.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practices of financial record keeping and the basic purpose and nature of government accounting; financial fundamental, regulations, policies, and procedures governing various financial practices;
• Modern office practices and procedures; operation of computers, peripheral and standard office equipment (including Excel and ERP Software); systems and methods for file maintenance and automated computer systems;

ABILITY TO:

• Perform technical and support duties in a variety of financial applications, including accounts payable, collections, and general accounting;
• Interpret and apply regulations, policies and procedures; prepare a variety of written reports, records and correspondence;
• Supervise, train and evaluate the work of others; Audit compliance with applicable procedures, methods and regulations;
• Operate a personal computer, peripheral, and other standard office equipment;
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and ability is qualifying. A typical combination is:

EDUCATION:

Equivalent to completion of high school; an Associate of Arts degree in a related field is desirable.

EXPERIENCE:

Three to four years of experience in a finance or accounting-related business performing a wide rate of duties to include journal entries, accounts payable, purchasing, customer service, and collecting, recording and balancing cash; two year experience in a senior position is highly desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions: Office environment

Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending and stooping for prolonged periods of time; using various office equipment including a computer screen and keyboard and lifting up to 30 pounds.

*FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Interested applicants must submit an online application at www.lodi.gov. No paper applications will be accepted. For technical difficulties with your online application, please call the Neogov helpline at 855-524-5627.

Telephone: [phone]. Persons with hearing impairment, please call the California Relay Service 7-1-1.

Evaluation of Qualifications: Application materials and resumes will be screened to determine if applicants are considered to be among the most qualified as outlined on the job announcement. Only applicants who are among the most qualified will be invited to participate in the testing process. Resumes may not be substituted for a completed application.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Lodi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of fair employment practices regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation or belief, or other unlawful discrimination.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the City of Lodi provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations must contact the Human Resources Division upon application submittal to confirm the request.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION

City of Lodi is authorized and required by the state of California to access Local, State, and/or Federal criminal history as part of the testing process. This process can be completed by initial fingerprinting and/or a full Background investigation pursuant to Penal Code §11105(b)(10), §11105.3, §13300(b)(10); Education Code §10911.5; Public Resources Code §5164) and in compliance with the City of Lodi's Fingerprinting Policy and Procedure. As a future employee or volunteer, you are required to fingerprint and processed through the Department of Justice and cleared before you can start. All information obtained will be kept in strict confidentiality.

HIRING PROCEDURE

Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications by the final filing date. Eligible lists are established upon successful completion of the selection process. The candidates must be successful in each part of the testing. To fill each vacancy the hiring department will request names to be certified from the eligible list and will make a selection from this certification list.

CONDITIONAL JOB OFFERS

Conditional job offers are subject to successful completion of a medical drug screen and/or physical. Candidates should not quit or give notice to their current employer until final notification has been awarded by the Human Resources Division.

MEDICAL-DRUG SCREENING

All positions may be subject to a physical or drug screen issued by a qualified medical physician assigned by the Human Resources Division. Under the requirements of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Lodi has been designated as a drug-free workplace.

APPOINTMENT

At the time of appointment all candidates will be required to execute an oath of allegiance and complete Form I-9 - Employment Eligibility Verification in compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act. United States citizenship is not required. All new appointees are required to successfully complete a probationary period of twelve months.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS SALARY

The starting salary is the first rate shown on the job announcement. Advancement to the higher steps of the salary range is based upon merit in accordance with the Salary Ordinance and Rules for Personnel Administration. Eligibility for the first merit increase is effective after 12 months and for additional merit increases after one year intervals until the employee has reached the maximum step.

HOLIDAY, VACATION, SICK, AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

• Holiday - An average of 13 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation - 2 weeks paid vacation annually, increasing with length of service depending upon the appropriate labor agreement.
• Sick Leave - 10 days per year depending upon the appropriate labor agreement.
• Administrative Leave - Management/Mid-Management positions receive 80 hours per fiscal year, and specified professional/technical positions receive 40 hours per fiscal year (Pro-Rated).

HEALTH INSURANCE

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans are available for employee and dependents. A portion of the premiums may be the employee's responsibility.

LIFE INSURANCE AND LONG TERM DISABILITY

• The City pays the full premium for employee and dependent life insurance, and offers a long-term disability plan that provides up to approximately 2/3 of an employee's salary.

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION

• The City of Lodi is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (P.E.R.S.). Lodi is not a member of the Social Security System except for the required medical contribution.
• Employees may participate in a 457 Deferred Compensation program.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

• Employees may participate in a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.