Accounting Technician

The City of Laguna Beach is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of Accounting Technician (Payroll) in the Finance Division of the Administrative Services Department.

We are looking for a detail‑oriented, team player that will assist in the payroll process for the employees of the City of Laguna Beach. Under the direct supervision of the Payroll Supervisor, this position coordinates the daily operations of the City’s full‑cycle payroll system, including public safety; compiles, reviews and audits changes in payroll information for completeness and accuracy; reviews payroll records to ensure compliance with City policies, procedures, and regulations;

reconciles California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) reports to payroll, and verifies changes to earnings reported to CalPERS; documents payroll changes in payroll ledgers and payroll master files.

This position works on‑site and has a 9/80 work schedule. The work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on alternating Fridays. City Hall is closed on alternating Fridays.

• Professional integrityandethics
• Professionalandtechnicalexpertise
• Customer focus
• Self-management
• The abilitytoplanandprioritize
• Administrativeskillsandattentiontodetail
• Responsibilityanddependability
• Strong organizational skills

The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Accounting Technician. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school and completion of 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 in an accounting environment, preferably in a municipal setting; or two years of full-time experience with the City as an Office Specialist. One year of technical and clerical accounting experience, preferably processing accounts payable transactions in a fast‑paced, high‑volume organization is highly desirable.

Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, retirement plans, and paid time off. The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.

The Finance Department performs all finance, accounting, business licensing, and cashiering functions for the City. The department currently has thirteen (13) positions:
Director of Finance, Finance Manager, Procurement Officer, Accounting Manager, Payroll Supervisor, Senior Administrative Analyst, Administrative Analyst, two (2) Senior Accountants, and four (4) Accounting Technicians. The department prepares and monitors the City’s annual budget, administers transient occupancy tax and business improvement district collections. Primary responsibilities include daily processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, capital assets, and payroll. This department is also responsible for City Hall cashiering, incoming and outgoing mail, and issuing 13,000 parking permits biannually.

Annually, the department issues more than 9,600 payroll and 7,200 vendor checks. The department also provides the accounting for approximately $137 million in revenues and $136 million in expenditures and coordinates inventory of the City’s general capital assets. And is responsible for closing the City’s financial records at year‑end and the computation, review, and placement of assessments for sewer, solid waste management, and weed abatement on the County of Orange Tax Roll.

An annual audit by an independent certified public accountant is administered and financed through this department’s contractual service account.

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