Accounting Technician

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

Under the close supervision of the Accounting Administrator II, the Accounting Technician is responsible for providing technical accounting support for the department's accounts payable and general accounting functions.

• Process invoices and payments
• Maintain accounting records and files
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies
• Track contracts and purchase orders
• Provide accounting customer service
• Process incoming accounting mail
• Support departmental financial operations in accordance with State policies, the State Administrative Manual (SAM), and Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) procedures

USD 3,874.00 - 4,851.00 L/month (minimum salary range)

• Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responding to the following items:
• Describe your experience providing customer service while managing multiple priorities.
• Describe how your education and/or experience makes you the most qualified candidate for this position.
• Describe your experience and proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, and any other relevant computer skills.

See Class Specification for minimum qualifications.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to use MS Teams and Excel
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, management, and all clients
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.