Account Technician I - III

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity for Financial professionals. Currently, the City is recruiting for Account Technician I-III to join our team. The ideal candidate will have basic experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and strong customer service skills.

The Account Technician’s are responsible for performing a variety of technical accounting duties, including the compilation and verification of difficult, complex financial and statistical data from a wide variety of sources. The level of placement will depend on the incumbents qualifications.

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

We invite you to explore this opportunity with us. Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application in CalOpp.org. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. Applications can be obtained online at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-pacifica.

This is a full-time benefited position that includes a comprehensive benefits package.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Process financial transactions in a timely manner in compliance with laws, regulations, and City policy.
• Perform a variety of clerical and technical accounting duties.
• Filing and maintaining payroll registers, check registers, and other financial records.
• Procurement of appropriate signatures for unpaid invoices, verification of the accuracy of invoices and payment authorizations from City departments.
• Data entry of all invoices for payment, and preparation of payment authorizations for Finance.
• Prepare journal vouchers and reconcile the accounts receivable balances in the general ledger.
• Maintain cash receipt records, accounts receivable registers, report of invoices, aging reports, and other financial records.
• Maintain file of miscellaneous accounts receivables including initiation of billings, collections, and follow-up on accounts.
• Assist with business registrations, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions as needed.
• Process Bank Statement Reconciliations.
• Review payment requests and process payments to vendors for various City departments and agencies.
• Audit invoices against services or products delivered by verifying the mathematical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Review, enter, and proof payroll data and issue paychecks and electronic payroll deposits.
• Maintain employee payroll files and keep records of employee benefits (e.g. health insurance, retirement contribution, deferred compensation) and payroll deductions and use this information to prepare Annual Benefit Statements.
• Prepare payroll journal vouchers and reconcile payroll related benefit account balances to the general ledger.
• Consult and coordinate with the Human Resources Division as needed in an effective and efficient manner.
• Assist with business registration, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions as needed.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Higher education financial related coursework required

AND

• One (1) year of work experience related to finance/accounting

ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN II

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Higher education financial related coursework required.

AND

• One (1) year of payroll or financial record keeping work related experience.

ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN III

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Associate of Arts degree in accounting or equivalent certificate program

AND

• Four (4) years of work experience related to accounting.

The City's comprehensive benefits package includes:

Holidays: Thirteen (13) days per year.

Vacation: From 11 to 27 days per year, depending on length of service.

Sick leave: Accrual is one day per month, with no limit on accrual.

Retirement: The City contracts with CalPERS to provide a retirement plan that utilizes the formula of 2.5% @ 55 for "Classic members" or 2% @ 62 for "PEPRA members." Classic Members contribute 8% employee contribution plus 2.5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 10.5%. PEPRA members pay 6.75% employee contribution plus 2.5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 9.25%.

Insurance: The City provides its employees with a medical insurance allowance that allows employees to purchase medical insurance through either Teamsters Union #856 Health and Welfare or CalPERS medical benefits plan. Some plans require employee contributions. Employees with proof of qualifying health insurance coverage through another group health plan may qualify for a "Health In-Lieu Payment" when declining city coverage.

The City contributes toward a dental insurance plan and vision plan for employee and all eligible dependents.

The City pays premiums for:

• Life insurance premium in the amount of $30,000.

• Long term disability insurance (to begin sixty days after onset of non-work-related illness or injury).

Training: The City will pay up to $2,000 per fiscal year toward the cost of books and tuition required as part of courses taken that are job-related.

Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in a choice of three deferred compensation plans.

Union Membership: This position is represented by the Teamsters Local 856, Miscellaneous Unit.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Applicants may be screened to the most qualified and invited to continue to the next phase of the testing process which may include an oral board interview. The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations.

Deadline Date to Apply: Monday, November 20, 2023.

TENTATIVE ORAL BOARD INTERVIEWS ARE SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023.

The City reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City.