Accounting Technician

Position

The City of Laguna Beach is looking for an Accounting Technician (Payroll) in the Finance Division of the Administrative Services Department.

Assist in the payroll process for City employees under the Payroll Supervisor. Coordinate daily operations of the City’s full‑cycle payroll system, compile, review, and audit payroll changes for completeness and accuracy, review payroll records for compliance, reconcile California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) reports, verify earnings changes to CalPERS, and document payroll changes in ledgers and master files.

On‑site, 9/80 schedule: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on alternating Fridays. City Hall closes on alternate Fridays.

• Professional integrity and ethics
• Professional and technical expertise
• Customer focus
• Self‑management
• The ability to plan and prioritize
• Administrative skills and attention to detail
• Responsibility and dependability
• Strong organizational skills

High school graduation and college‑level coursework in basic accounting, bookkeeping, or finance. An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in accounting is highly desirable.

Three years of full‑time progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in a municipal setting; or two years as a City Office Specialist. An additional year of technical and clerical accounting experience, preferably processing accounts payable in a fast‑paced, high‑volume organization, is highly desirable.

Competitive compensation and benefits packages, including city‑paid health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.

The City of Laguna Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The City encourages applicants to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if a disability may require an accommodation. EEO/ADA.