Accounting Assistant; Temporary​/Part-Time

Temporary Accounting Assistant – Accounts Payable/Receivable

The City of El Cerrito is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated individual to provide temporary, part-time support to our Finance Department!

Under the direction of an experienced Senior Accountant, the Temporary Accounting Assistant performs routine data entry and administrative accounting support for the City’s Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions. This position provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in municipal accounting while ensuring financial transactions are accurately and timely recorded.

Approximately 25-30 hours per week. There may be schedule flexibility where possible. This is a non-benefited position.

Please Note: This is a temporary, part-time position with an anticipated assignment end date of April 2027. This opportunity is intended to provide short‑term departmental support and is not a permanent position.

Open until filled

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Enter and process routine AP and AR transactions into the City’s accounting system.
• Review invoices, payment requests, receipts, and other documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Perform basic data entry, filing, scanning, and reconciliation support.
• Research and resolve routine discrepancies under the direction of the Senior Accountant.
• Assist with other accounting-related tasks as assigned.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance/Accounting team.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

• At least one (1) year of increasingly responsible clerical or administrative support experience.
• Prior accounting experience is desirable, but not required.

Knowledge and abilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Basic knowledge of office procedures and data entry.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Organize work, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Respond to and effectively prioritize multiple phone calls and other requests for service.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.

For more information, please visit the City’s Human Resources page:

• Human Resources
• Salary Schedules
• Benefit Guide
• Physical Demands