Municipal Accounting Tech I – 4/10 Schedule

City-of-Fountain-Valley,-Ca; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4/10 schedule (off Fridays)

CalPERS retirement

CalPERS medical

Matching deferred compensation

Long-term disability insurance

Leave accruals

Holidays

Job summary

The City of Fountain Valley is seeking an Accounting Technician I to join the Finance team at City Hall. This role performs financial record-keeping for accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, purchasing, and payroll, supporting accurate financial reporting.

Front counter responsibilities and strong customer service are essential. Bilingual ability is highly desirable and may qualify for a language pay premium. This position offers comprehensive city benefits and stability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Specialized training in bookkeeping/accounting desirable.
• Minimum 1 year of responsible customer service or public contact experience with accounting duties desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Handle business licensing, utility billing, purchasing, and payroll duties.
• Maintain accounting records and assist in preparing financial statements and reports.
• Process payroll, recordkeeping, and data entry; reconcile accounts and maintain ledgers.
• Assist in preparing financial documents and supporting management with reports.

Skills

Customer service

Public contact

Accounting

Cashiering

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bookkeeping/accounting coursework

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Accounting software

Job description

The City of Fountain Valley is seeking an Accounting Technician I to join the Finance team at City Hall. This role performs financial record-keeping for accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, purchasing, and payroll, supporting accurate financial reporting.

Front counter responsibilities and strong customer service are essential. Bilingual ability is highly desirable and may qualify for a language pay premium. This position offers comprehensive city benefits and stability.