Public Sector Accounting Tech Apprentice – Limited Term

City of Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The City of Irvine is seeking an Accounting Technician – Apprenticeship (Limited Term*) to support finance, accounting and treasury operations. This full-time apprenticeship runs for about 14 months, starting late October 2026, with a pay rate of $27.16 per hour and a yearly equivalent of $56,492.80 plus a comprehensive benefits package.

The program provides on-the-job training, mentorship and professional development through the One Irvine Workforce Apprenticeship Program, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or college coursework in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Two years of accounting, cashiering and/or bookkeeping experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• May require a valid California driver's license.
• Best Fit Experience performing accounting, accounts payable/receivable, cashiering, purchasing, or other related financial operations.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for customer service.
• Ability to work cohesively with other team members.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and capacity to produce accurate work.
• Ability to take direction with humility and a desire to invest in professional growth.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Compile all trustee statements.
• Assist with reimbursement requests and prepare journal entries.
• Reconcile County Tax Ledger to General Ledger.
• Perform special districts trustee reconciliation.
• Assist with billing the Irvine Company for Letter of Credit, Remarketing, and Rating Fees.
• Assist with daily Treasury/Cashiering operations for internal and external customers.
• Perform City cashiering functions, including reconciling citywide revenue activities and preparation of centralized bank deposits.

Skills

Accounting basics

Cashiering

Accounts payable/receivable

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree or college coursework in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

The City of Irvine is seeking an Accounting Technician – Apprenticeship (Limited Term*) to support finance, accounting and treasury operations. This full-time apprenticeship runs for about 14 months, starting late October 2026, with a pay rate of $27.16 per hour and a yearly equivalent of $56,492.80 plus a comprehensive benefits package.

The program provides on-the-job training, mentorship and professional development through the One Irvine Workforce Apprenticeship Program, with opportunities