Senior Accounting Technician

Salary : $70,166.35 - $87,628.15 Annually
Location : Eastvale City Hall-12363 Limonite Ave #910, Eastvale, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-09
Department: Finance Department
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Job Summary
SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

(FINANCE DEPARTMENT)
SALARY RANGE

$70,166.35 - $87,628.15 Annually

$5,847.20 - $7,302.35 Monthly

$33.73 - $42.13 Hourly
BENEFITS

- 4-Day Work Week - 11 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

- 3.5% COLA on July 1, 2026 are in addition to regularly


scheduled merit increases that are dependent on performance

- $2,721.01 Monthly Benefit Allowance towards Medical, Dental, and Vision starting 2026

- Employer Contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account upon completion of fifth year

- Pension through CalPERS - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Voya Financial

- 200% Employer Contribution Match to a 457 Plan up to $3,000 per year

- Professional Development with Breaking the Chain Consulting

- $2,500 Educational Reimbursement per Fiscal Year
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or satisfactory equivalent, supplemented by college level coursework in accounting or related field.
EXPERIENCE: Three years of general or accounting experience, including some statistical or financial record keeping. Municipal experience is highly desirable.
Essential Functions
EASTVALE'S PURPOSE & VALUES


PROTECTING THE PROSPERITY AND WELL BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY
HUMBLE ; put people and purpose first

CARING ; be kindhearted, attentive, and responsive

DRIVEN ; work hard towards meaningful and creative solutions

JOIN AN AWARD WINNING ORGANIZATION

The City was recently recognized as a 2025 Top Workplaces organization-an award based entirely on employee feedback. This recognition reflects the strength of our workplace culture, leadership, and commitment to creating an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and engaged.

This is an exciting time to join the organization. The City is actively building a new downtown area and planning to move into a new City Hall within the next few years, offering meaningful opportunities to support growth, modernization, and long-term infrastructure initiatives.

Experience, Training & Licenses

THE POSITION
The Senior Accounting Technician will serve as a key member of the Finance Department by performing complex technical accounting work and supporting the City's daily financial operations. The Senior Accounting Technician position will serve the Eastvale community with a "can do" attitude and "get it done" approach to work in a fast-paced environment while working closely with a talented, energetic, and highly engaged team of City talent.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Manage developer deposits, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Provide accounts payable support.
• Coordinate storm water and miscellaneous accounts receivable billing.
• Administer unclaimed property compliance activities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for the Senior Accounting Technician position is a detail oriented and analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced municipal finance environment. This individual possesses strong Excel skills and the ability to analyze, reconcile, and manage complex data with a high degree of accuracy and consistency. The successful candidate communicates clearly and professionally with both internal staff and external customers, providing responsive, solution-oriented support and maintaining positive working relationships. They demonstrate sound judgment, take ownership of their work, and are highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. In addition, the ideal candidate is proactive and forward-thinking, consistently seeking opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen the effectiveness of the City's financial operations while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing Finance team.

Special Requirements
HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for the position, all candidates must submit a completed City application, cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references here.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of relevant training, education, experience and writing skills as presented in the application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions. The process may include interviews and/or performance tests. A background investigation including, LIVESCAN fingerprinting and verification of previous employment. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment letter, applicants are required to complete a drug and/or alcohol test at the time of their pre-employment physical. All employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath to the United States and the State of California Constitution at time of hire.

This recruitment is open on a continuous basis with the first review deadline date being Sunday, June 28th, 2026 at 11:59pm PST. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first deadline date.
Retirement

CalPERS Retirement Plan - The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

• 2% @ 60 for Classic members
• 2% @ 62 for Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members
• Final Compensation: Highest thirty-six (36) consecutive month period

The employee pays their respective PERS retirement contribution (7% for Classic members, 7.75% for PEPRA members).


Health Benefits

Cafeteria Benefit Package - the current City contribution towards the cafeteria plan for full-time employees is $2,721.01 per month. This amount reflects the current Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents plus $250.00. The Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents is the base rate for future automatic adjustments to the cafeteria allowance. Should the premium for the Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents increase, the City will provide an automatic annual increase on January 1 of each year to the cafeteria plan allowance commensurate with such premium increase to such plan, up to a maximum of 5% per annum.

Medical
The City offers various HMO health plans to choose from through CalPERS. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Dental
The City offers a voluntary dental plan with Ameritas. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Vision
The City offers a voluntary vision plan with VSP. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

City Manager and Management - 2x annual salary to a maximum of $400,000

All Other Benefited Employees - 2x annual salary with a minimum of $100,000

City Council Members - $25,000

Insurance Programs

Additional supplemental insurance programs are available to employees through Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company (i.e. Life, Disability, Accident, and Cancer insurance coverage).

Deferred Compensation Plan

A 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan is available to employees through Voya. The City will provide a 200% matching contribution of the employee's contribution into a 401(a) plan up to a maximum of $3,000.00 per calendar year.

Retiree Health Reimbursement

The City awards employees based on years of continuous service, beginning at the completion of the fifth (5) consecutive year, with monthly contribution to a Health Reimbursement fund that they may use for eligible health care related expenses during retirement or upon separation.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Services include assessments, counseling, and referrals, for additional services to employees with personal and/or work related concerns. Up to six sessions per occurrence.


Long Term and Short Term Insurance

The City does not participate in the State of California's Disability Insurance. We offer a private sector program offered by Lincoln Financial paid by the City.

Accumulation Program for Part-Time and Limited Service Employees (APPLE)

A retirement savings program for part-time employees that do not qualify for CalPERS retirement benefits.

Time Off

Holidays
The City offers 11 paid holidays per year. Employees also receive one floating holiday each calendar year.

Vacation Leave
Full-time employees will earn 80 hours per year. Part-time employees will earn 40 hours per year.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees will earn 90 hours per year. Part-time employees will earn 45 hours per year.

Parental Leave
The City provides a wage replacement up to $3,500 per week, for up to 12 weeks for an employee's eligible parental related leave of absence.

Tuition Reimbursement

The City will provide regular full-time, and at-will employees with tuition reimbursement for courses which relate to their job assignment or the completion of a degree in a field related to City operations, subject to funding availability. An employee may be reimbursed for up to $2,500 a year, not to exceed a cumulative total of $10,000.

ScholarShare529 College Savings Plan

ScholarShare529 offers an easy and tax-advantaged way to save for higher education for your children, grandchildren, loved ones and even yourself as the beneficiary. Through payroll direct deposit, you can consistently contribute to a college savings account.
01


Please select the highest level of education you possess.

• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Some college or certificates
• High school diploma or equivalent
• I do not have education equivalent to the 12th grade

02


Please indicate how many years of general or accounting clerical experience, including statistical or financial record keeping, you possess.

• 0-1
• 1-2
• 2-3
• 3 or more

03


Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain a valid license?

• Yes
• No

04


Are you able to attend night meetings and work extended hours as needed and/or required?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience reconciling complex accounts and identifying discrepancies. How did you resolve them?
06


How have you used pivot tables, lookups, or formulas to improve efficiency or accuracy?
07


Describe your experience processing Accounts Payable invoices and ensuring proper approval, coding, and supporting documentation.
08


Describe your experience with billing, cash receipts, and account follow-up.
Required Question