Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician

The City of Garden Grove is now accepting applications for Accounting Technician. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy in the Revenue Division. Under general supervision, Accounting Technicians are responsible for interpreting, processing, balancing, producing and/or reporting various financial transactions; providing timely reporting and ensure compliance with all City, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency grants; assisting with the annual financial audit; and providing assistance to the Water/Sewer utility billing, daily payment processing, accounts receivable, revenue reporting and reconciliation, and general customer service to both internal and external customers. The ideal candidate will:

• Possess a strong foundation of technical accounting knowledge and experience
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
• Be proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, and other web-based programs
• Provide excellent customer service to all levels of the organization
• Be adaptable to constantly changing environments and demands

Essential duties include:

• Prepare, process, reconcile, and/or balance bank accounts, the general ledger, labor, vendor accounts, grant accounts, accounts receivable, account payable, accruals, depreciation, and capital asset acquisitions and deletions
• Maintain complex systems of interrelated computer data hard files and records
• Check reports and records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards and prepare them for scanning and filing
• Interpret, produce, process, and report various Federal, State, payroll, retirement and all other related reports, taxes, notices, and forms
• Answer and supply information and interpretation of contracts, policies, procedures, changes, and actions to employees, vendors, auditors, and other governmental agencies
• Input information regarding various accounts and/or payroll actions
• Assist and support internal customers, co-workers, budget coordinators, and auditors
• Verify requisitions, revenues, and/or expenses for coding and proper departmental authorization
• Process payroll, garnishments, bills, invoices, check requests and related reporting actions and documentation
• Prepare and process microfilming of files and records
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements include:

Associate's degree or an Accounting Certificate equivalent to at least 26 semester units from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of responsible accounting experience, including experience with personal computers using spreadsheet software and MS Word is required.

Other Requirements A valid California class C driver license is highly desirable.

Knowledge of: The use of personal computers; modern office methods, practices and equipment; business report and correspondence formats; methods, principles and practices of basic accounting; methods of alphabetic, numeric and subject matter filing; effective customer service techniques and principles.

Ability to: Learn and follow rules and guidelines set by governing agencies for various tasks, including payroll, taxes and labor; perform responsible accounting work with speed, accuracy and good judgment; analyze situations and make decisions regarding procedural matters without immediate supervision; think clearly and act quickly within a fast-paced work environment; prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports; work with confidential data with discretion; operate a personal computer and use spreadsheet software; make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; work effectively, tactfully and courteously with the public, other agencies and City staff; and commit to providing quality customer service.

Physical demands include sitting, speaking clearly, hearing normal voice conversation, seeing small details, using a 10 key or calculator, reaching above and below shoulder level, and working on a personal computer.

Work environment is in an open office environment.

To apply, online applications can be completed by visiting City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and every other Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The application filing deadline is Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Online application packets must include a completed online employment application and a completed supplemental questionnaire. The job application must be completely filled out. A resume may be submitted but cannot substitute for requested information.

The selection process may consist of a written exam and an oral panel interview. Regardless of the notification preference the candidate selected when creating the application, applicants will receive communication through email only. Candidates who may need accommodations during the selection process must contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io at least one week prior to any test dates. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.