Accounting Technician

  • City of Irvine
  • Irvine, California
  • Jul 25, 2024
Full Time
  • Salary: $51,251.20 - $80,620.80 Annually USD

Job Description

Understanding that people are the foundation for success, the City of Irvine offers a workplace culture that embraces Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity. Apply your passion for public service in the City of Irvine, nationally ranked for safety, educational institutions, business enterprises, and quality of life, by joining our One Irvine team!

The City of Irvine seeks a skilled and customer service-focused Accounting Technician. The Accounting Technician will assist with daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations.

If you possess strong technical skills and would enjoy being part of a team focused on excellent customer service and attention to detail, the Accounting Technician position is an excellent opportunity for you.

Accounting Technician Salary:

$51,251.20 - $80,620.80 Annually

Your Impact
  • Assist with daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations.
  • Process, post and pay invoices. Receive or account for fees or disbursements.
  • Act as a liaison between the City and its vendors and customers. Provide information regarding payments and related issues.
  • Provide information to City employees regarding accounts receivable/payable and billing.
  • Enter, retrieve, and maintain data on a variety of databases and spreadsheet applications.
  • Find additional information in the Accounting Technician job description.


Best Fit
  • Experience performing accounting and cashiering functions in a government or public sector agency preferred.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work cohesively with other team members.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and capacity to produce accurate work.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate's degree in accounting or related field.
  • Two years of accounting/bookkeeping experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • May require a valid California driver's license.


Your Team

The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine's five values of Humility , Innovation , Empathy , Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine through embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day.

Administrative Services is committed to sound fiscal stewardship in maximizing the City's ability to deliver high-quality services to the community. The department consists of six areas: Administration, Fiscal Services, Budget and Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Information Technology, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

The Process
The selection process will include one or more rounds of interviews and conduct a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.


Closing Date/Time: 8/7/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Special Instructions

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Job Address

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