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Full-time
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City of Ventura
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The City of Ventura is hiring! We have an immediate vacancy for an Accounting Technician in the City’s Public Works Department. Come join our team as we align our workforce to better serve our community together – they're counting on us.
The Accounting Technician works under general supervision and is responsible for performing advanced, paraprofessional accounting duties. These duties include reconciliation, maintenance and monitoring of accounts and the preparation and maintenance of payroll. The Accounting Technician is responsible for compiling data based on knowledge of accounting and banking practices, departmental operations, and City financial systems requiring a thorough knowledge of established bookkeeping and accounting principles and procedures, and various regulations and laws pertaining to the functional area assigned.
The current vacancy is with the City’s Fleet Maintenance Division. This position will be responsible for managing asset acquisition and disposal, database system administrator and troubleshoot accounting system, Department of Motor Vehicle licensing and registration, monitor State and local regulatory permits for fuel and emissions, monitor and purchase fuel levels for City fueling sites, calculates and processes Federal and State fuel taxes on a quarterly basis, provides customer service, shop scheduling and manages motor pool fleet rentals.
The ideal candidate for this position is computer savvy, with related experience utilizing automated accounting systems. This person demonstrates initiative and sound judgment in recommending solutions and resolving problems and is a self-starter who can work both independently, and as a team member to achieve goals. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting, auditing and reconciliation principles and practices and is detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records, analyze data and prepare accurate financial and statistical reports. This person can juggle multiple tasks, priorities, and assignments. The ideal candidate has excellent people skills and is committed to providing superior customer service.
Salary and Benefits
The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary plus excellent benefits! Salary: $27.68 - $33.65 Hourly DOQ.
Qualifications
A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to completion of high school plus some college level coursework in bookkeeping or accounting, and three years of increasingly responsible fiscal support experience related to the preparation and maintenance of financial, fiscal, and other accounting records, general accounting (accounts payable/receivable), bookkeeping, payroll processing, or asset acquisition/disposal related to the assigned area (fleet vehicle, accounting, treasury, payroll) which includes experience using automated information systems. An associate’s degree with major coursework in accounting is desirable.
License: Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver license may be required. Class C California driver license required for position in Fleet Maintenance.
Certificate: Treasury assignment: Certification as a California Notary Public is desirable.
To Apply
This recruitment is open until filled. The first review of application is scheduled for Friday, July 9, 2021.
To be considered for this career opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire. For initial consideration, please submit your application and supplemental questionnaire by the first review date. Please note, the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date. Go to www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs and Apply! EEO/ADA
The Accounting Technician works under general supervision and is responsible for performing advanced, paraprofessional accounting duties. These duties include reconciliation, maintenance and monitoring of accounts and the preparation and maintenance of payroll. The Accounting Technician is responsible for compiling data based on knowledge of accounting and banking practices, departmental operations, and City financial systems requiring a thorough knowledge of established bookkeeping and accounting principles and procedures, and various regulations and laws pertaining to the functional area assigned.
The current vacancy is with the City’s Fleet Maintenance Division. This position will be responsible for managing asset acquisition and disposal, database system administrator and troubleshoot accounting system, Department of Motor Vehicle licensing and registration, monitor State and local regulatory permits for fuel and emissions, monitor and purchase fuel levels for City fueling sites, calculates and processes Federal and State fuel taxes on a quarterly basis, provides customer service, shop scheduling and manages motor pool fleet rentals.
The ideal candidate for this position is computer savvy, with related experience utilizing automated accounting systems. This person demonstrates initiative and sound judgment in recommending solutions and resolving problems and is a self-starter who can work both independently, and as a team member to achieve goals. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting, auditing and reconciliation principles and practices and is detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records, analyze data and prepare accurate financial and statistical reports. This person can juggle multiple tasks, priorities, and assignments. The ideal candidate has excellent people skills and is committed to providing superior customer service.
Salary and Benefits
The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary plus excellent benefits! Salary: $27.68 - $33.65 Hourly DOQ.
Qualifications
A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to completion of high school plus some college level coursework in bookkeeping or accounting, and three years of increasingly responsible fiscal support experience related to the preparation and maintenance of financial, fiscal, and other accounting records, general accounting (accounts payable/receivable), bookkeeping, payroll processing, or asset acquisition/disposal related to the assigned area (fleet vehicle, accounting, treasury, payroll) which includes experience using automated information systems. An associate’s degree with major coursework in accounting is desirable.
License: Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver license may be required. Class C California driver license required for position in Fleet Maintenance.
Certificate: Treasury assignment: Certification as a California Notary Public is desirable.
To Apply
This recruitment is open until filled. The first review of application is scheduled for Friday, July 9, 2021.
To be considered for this career opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire. For initial consideration, please submit your application and supplemental questionnaire by the first review date. Please note, the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date. Go to www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs and Apply! EEO/ADA