Job Category
Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
City of Ventura
Job Open until Filled
Job Closing Date
Email
Phone
8056547853
The City of Ventura Finance Department is looking for an Accounting Technician ready to demonstrate their payroll prowess to join the team!
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Senior Accountant, this Payroll Accounting Technician will utilize their analytical skills to provide timely, accurate, bi-weekly payroll. Providing top notice service to employees, duties include entering/verifying timesheets, running payroll reports and working closely with human resources to find and correct issues. This team member will file payroll taxes, as well as process garnishments and other payroll liabilities. Monthly reconciliation of liability accounts and reporting to CalPERS are key to this role.
Who You Are
If you have the desire to join an exemplary customer service team, dedicated to operating at a high level of accuracy, this position may be for you! If through education, training and/or experience you:
- set a tone of cooperation with the rest of the team, customers, and other members of the organization
- relate well to all kinds of people, representing a strong customer centric approach
- demonstrate computer savvy, with related experience utilizing technology to produce analytics with complex formulas, pivot tables, etc.
- demonstrate sound judgement in recommending solutions and solving problems
- maintain accurate records and prepare accurate financial and statistical reports, with close attention to details
- work well under pressure and tight deadlines as an organized self-starter
- handle multiple tasks simultaneously, changing priorities quickly to meet demands
- are flexible and adaptable, combining seemingly opposing behaviors
…. then you are an ideal candidate for this position.
Currently, there is one full-time position available that the City is looking to fill immediately.
Position 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, 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's license may be required.
Salary and Benefits
The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits!
SALARY: $29.07 - $35.33 Hourly DOQ
BENEFITS: Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for specific information on City benefits.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 5:30pm .
Go to www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs and Apply! EEO/ADA
salary plus 6 Medical options, CalPers Retirement, Dental, Vision, FSA, 457
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Senior Accountant, this Payroll Accounting Technician will utilize their analytical skills to provide timely, accurate, bi-weekly payroll. Providing top notice service to employees, duties include entering/verifying timesheets, running payroll reports and working closely with human resources to find and correct issues. This team member will file payroll taxes, as well as process garnishments and other payroll liabilities. Monthly reconciliation of liability accounts and reporting to CalPERS are key to this role.
Who You Are
If you have the desire to join an exemplary customer service team, dedicated to operating at a high level of accuracy, this position may be for you! If through education, training and/or experience you:
- set a tone of cooperation with the rest of the team, customers, and other members of the organization
- relate well to all kinds of people, representing a strong customer centric approach
- demonstrate computer savvy, with related experience utilizing technology to produce analytics with complex formulas, pivot tables, etc.
- demonstrate sound judgement in recommending solutions and solving problems
- maintain accurate records and prepare accurate financial and statistical reports, with close attention to details
- work well under pressure and tight deadlines as an organized self-starter
- handle multiple tasks simultaneously, changing priorities quickly to meet demands
- are flexible and adaptable, combining seemingly opposing behaviors
…. then you are an ideal candidate for this position.
Currently, there is one full-time position available that the City is looking to fill immediately.
Position 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, 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's license may be required.
Salary and Benefits
The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits!
SALARY: $29.07 - $35.33 Hourly DOQ
BENEFITS: Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for specific information on City benefits.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 5:30pm .
Go to www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs and Apply! EEO/ADA
salary plus 6 Medical options, CalPers Retirement, Dental, Vision, FSA, 457