Senior Accounting Technician

The City of Menifee's Finance Department is seeking a qualified, professional and motivated individual to join the team. If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment, are detail oriented, organized and have a positive attitude, we invite you to apply!

Situated in the heart of southwest Riverside County, Menifee is a vibrant city of more than 120,000 residents. City operations are supported by fourteen departments, including fire services provided by Cal Fire/Riverside County and a contract City Attorney, all working together to implement the vision of becoming a premier, safe, thriving and inclusive city. With over 336 employees, Menifee is committed to creating a work environment in which our collective talents are recognized, valued and appreciated as we stive to serve one another and our community.

If you are a collaborative, service, and solution-oriented person interested in working for a dynamic organization Menifee is the place for you!

The Finance Department plays a vital role in supporting the City of Menifee by managing the City’s budget, financial reporting, payroll, and day-to-day fiscal operations. The team ensures public funds are used responsibly, transparently, and in compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements. From preparing the annual budget and overseeing audits to processing payroll, vendor payments, and Finance provides essential services that keep every City department running smoothly.

The department also maintains the City’s Qualified Bidders List, assists new vendors, and offers easy public access to financial reports and sales tax information, helping build trust and accountability throughout the community.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of complex paraprofessional accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and financial transactions, including payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable; maintains City financial accounts and records and assists in the preparation of financial reports and analysis; provides responsible technical accounting support to professional staff in the Finance Department; and performs related work as required.

Receives general supervision from the Finance Manager or Finance Director. May exercise technical and function direction over to lower-level staff.

This is the advanced journey-level and para-professional class in the Accounting Technician series. Employees perform the full range of technical work in all of the following areas: payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, in addition to performing a wide variety of record-keeping, reconciliation, and account support activities. Employees at this level are distinguished from the Accounting Technician II and Accounting Technician I by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of the work assigned.

Employees perform the most complex and responsible types of duties assigned to the class series, exercising a high level of independent judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

• Financial Record-Keeping & Reporting:
  Maintains financial accounts, ledgers, registers, and journals according to established policies; posts, balances, and adjusts manual and computerized financial records. Assists in preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
• Payroll & Timekeeping:
  Coordinates timekeeping activities and maintains automated employee attendance and payroll…