Accounting Technician

About The Position

The Department of Airports is seeking an Accounting Technician to join our Finance Team at the SLO County Airport. This position supports the Airport's financial operations, including enterprise fund budgets, expenditures, financial reporting, and accounting records that keep one of the Central Coast's busiest transportation hubs running smoothly.

About the Role

Under general supervision, the Accounting Technician works within the Airport's Finance Team. This position handles accounting records, accounts receivable, and financial reporting, and it plays a direct role in keeping the Airport's finances accurate, transparent, and compliant with County policy. You'll work as part of a small but mighty team and take ownership of meaningful work that directly supports our passengers, tenants, airlines, and community.

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

What You'll Do

• Manage complex accounting records, journals, and ledgers.
• Manage accounts receivable, including tenant and concession billing, payment processing, account reconciliation, and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and budget analyses.
• Review expenditures for compliance with County policies and applicable laws.
• Create purchase requisitions and ensure compliance with County Purchasing Policies.
• Research financial questions and provide clear, practical solutions.

The Ideal Candidate

We're Looking for Someone Who

• Thrives in a collaborative environment and stays on track to meet deadlines independently.
• Is eager to learn and share knowledge with the team.
• Enjoys digging into details and getting the numbers right.
• Takes pride in organization, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Can explain financial information clearly to others.
• Has experience with accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Understands County purchasing and procurement procedures.

Why You'll Love It Here

Airports are a unique and dynamic place to work, where aviation, customer service, and finance come together every day. You'll learn the financial side of aviation firsthand, from airline and tenant agreements to the operations behind a commercial airport, and build skills that reach beyond the numbers. You'll be part of a close-knit team where your contributions have a visible impact, whether you're processing a requisition, reconciling an account, or keeping day-to-day operations running behind the scenes. This is a chance to build a rewarding accounting career with the County of San Luis Obispo while contributing to a piece of public infrastructure that connects the Central Coast to the rest of the world.

How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

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Compensation and Benefits Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.

In general, temporary employees are not eligible for County-sponsored benefits and may have limited benefit options available to them. For more information on benefit eligibility, please e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io. For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated Benefits-At-A-Glance webpage .

Some benefits include:

• Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance
• Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees.
• Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums)
• Free visits to the employee health clinic
• Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace
• Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more)
• A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust
• Optional deferred compensation plan
• Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Paid personal, sick and vacation days
• 12 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education and Wellness Allowance
• Post Employment Health Plan
• Family Friendly workplace policies
• Flexible work schedule options
• Rideshare commuter benefits
• Pet Insurance

The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.

Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates: The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions: The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or 'cafeteria' contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the