Accounting Technician

The current vacancy is for an Accounting Technician full-time position in the Finance Department.  Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time. The first review of applications will be completed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Applications received after Wednesday, May 27, 2026, may not be considered.   Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application and responses to supplemental questions will be invited to participate in the testing process. Selected candidates are typically placed at the entrance of the salary range, and depending on qualifications, may be placed up to the midpoint of the range. This position works a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off. City Hall hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Under general supervision, performs a variety of specialized, technical and paraprofessional work in support of the City's Accounting/Finance function and paraprofessional accounting work in the preparation, review and maintenance of financial and statistical records; and may provide technical accounting support for a City department, function or program. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities Performs a variety of specialized, technical, administrative and paraprofessional work in support of the City's Accounting/Finance function. Researches and provides accounting-related information concerning a designated City department, function or program; maintains records and documentation of designated activities such as charges, penalties, delinquent notices, usage, service orders and the like; evaluates records and reports and initiates appropriate course of action. Compiles and records fiscal and statistical data; prepares statistical reports, correspondence and related documents; posts, adjusts and reconciles designated accounts and balances; processes time sheets and payroll information; prepares reports of financial activities and transactions. Provides information and assistance to other departments and to the public regarding department, function or program accounting-related and other operating policies and procedures; gathers, abstracts and explains or interprets technical data and rules and regulations. Reviews claims, warrants, computer source documents and other records for accuracy; codes and otherwise prepares documents for further processing; verifies and prepares invoices, billings, purchase orders, vouchers, warrants, statements and the like for disposition. Collects money for a variety of accounts and calculates payments according to formulas. Provides direct or backup administrative support to the work unit in preparing correspondence, standard forms, charts and reports; responds to inquiries from other City employees and the public regarding procedures, processes or departmental activities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Knowledge of Accounting principles, practices and procedures involved in the preparation and processing of accounting/financial records. Recordkeeping methods related to accounting or financial transactions City policies and procedures involved in the preparation and processing of fiscal records. Procedures, methods and office equipment/computer programs used in accounting and financial transactions and record keeping. General office support practices and procedures. Variety of computer software, including work processing, database, and spreadsheet applications. Records processing and maintenance procedures and systems. Skill in Performing a variety of specialized, technical and paraprofessional work in support of the City's Accounting and Finance function. Operating a variety of office equipment, including calculator, typewriter and computer/data terminal. Analyzing and resolving unusual situations involved in financial and statistical record keeping systems. Making arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately. Performing technical-related financial record keeping work. Applying and detecting errors in specific segments of a record keeping system Communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public. A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:  Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent, and completion of college level coursework in accounting, bookkeeping or finance. Experience: Three (3) years of accounting, or related experience in the maintenance of financial and statistical records; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Working Conditions: Typical office environment.Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly. The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging