Accounting Technician

Elevate the financial operations of the City of Oceanside with precise, reliable accounting and fiscal support

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Financial Services Department and will be responsible for maintaining accurate records and optimizing city-wide financial transactions.

The Accounting Technician maintains and balances general and subsidiary accounting ledgers, makes journal entries, posts to general and subsidiary ledgers, closes and balances accounts and performs bank reconciliations; audits cash receipts and disbursements; prepares statements, reports, spreadsheets and budgets from a variety of data in accordance with specific reporting format and accounting principles; analyzes a variety of accounts, grants, bonds and revenues;

assists in preparing department budget; creates a variety of new accounts; monitors accumulated money into new accounts; researches computer errors and makes appropriate corrections; assists professional staff in collecting accounting information and in formulating related accounting reports; process invoices for payment and maintain vendor files; may lead the work of accounting clerical personnel; may notarize loan documents; and performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment;
• Principles and procedures of financial recordkeeping and reporting;
• Applicable computer software and programs;
• Methods, practices and terminology used in preparation and maintenance of accounting reports; and
• Principles and procedures of advanced accounting and investments.

• Understand and interpret the principles, laws and procedures involved in financial recordkeeping and clerical accounting functions;
• Analyze existing procedures and recommend new service delivery methods;
• Prepare clear and concise reports;
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities;
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

Experience:

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible technical accounting experience, preferably in a municipal accounting environment.

Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college level course work in accounting or a related field.

Office environment; exposure to computer screens and telephones.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time and the wearing of headsets while working; speaking, and hearing to exchange information.

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER