Accounting Technician

the city of garden grove is now accepting applications for a full-time vacancy in the revenue division.

Final date to receive applications for this recruitment is thursday, august 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pst.

under general supervision, accounting technicians are responsible for: interpreting, processing, balancing, producing and/or reporting various financial transactions; providing timely reporting and ensure compliance with all city, housing authority, and successor agency grants; assisting with the annual financial audit; and providing assistance to the water/sewer utility billing, daily payment processing, accounts receivable, revenue reporting and reconciliation, and general customer service to both internal and external customers.

• possess a strong foundation of technical accounting knowledge and experience,
• demonstrate exceptional attention to detail,
• be proficient using microsoft excel, word, and other web-based programs,
• provide excellent customer service to all levels of the organization, and
• be adaptable to constantly changing environments and demands.

• prepare, process, reconcile, and/or balance bank accounts, the general ledger, labor, vendor accounts, grant accounts, accounts receivable, account payable, accruals, depreciation, and capital asset acquisitions and deletions;
• maintain complex systems of interrelated computer data hard files and records;
• check reports and records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards and prepare them for scanning and filing;
• interpret, produce, process, and report various federal, state, payroll, retirement and all other related reports, taxes, notices, and forms;
• answer and supply information and interpretation of contracts, policies, procedures, changes, and actions to employees, vendors, auditors, and other governmental agencies;
• input information regarding various accounts and/or payroll actions;
• assist and support internal customers, co-workers, budget coordinators, and auditors;
• verify requisitions, revenues, and/or expenses for coding and proper departmental authorization;
• process payroll, garnishments, bills, invoices, check requests and related reporting actions and documentation;
• prepare and process microfilming of files and records;
• perform other related duties as assigned.

associate's degree or an accounting certificate equivalent to at least 26 semester units from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of responsible accounting experience, including experience with personal computers using spreadsheet software and ms word is required.

a valid california class c driver license is highly desirable.

the use of personal computers; modern office methods, practices and equipment; business report and correspondence formats; methods, principles and practices of basic accounting; methods of alphabetic, numeric and subject matter filing; effective customer service techniques and principles.

learn and follow rules and guidelines set by governing agencies for various tasks, including payroll, taxes and labor; perform responsible accounting work with speed, accuracy and good judgment; analyze situations and make decisions regarding procedural matters without immediate supervision; think clearly and act quickly within a fast-paced work environment; prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports; work with confidential data with discretion;

operate a personal computer and use spreadsheet software; make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; work effectively, tactfully and courteously with the public, other agencies and city staff; and commit to providing quality customer service.

the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Incumbents in this classification sit, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, see small details, use a 10 key or calculator, reach above and below shoulder level, and work on a personal computer.

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