Accounting Technician II

Accounting Technician

Under the direction from the Finance Director, the Accounting Technician performs paraprofessional accounting work in the preparation and maintenance of the City's payroll, accounts payable, cash receipts and in support of other major accounting functions. Must possess knowledge of principles and practices of financial record keeping, principles of payroll practices and related State and Federal laws, accounting office practices and procedures, business license processing and Microsoft Office applications with a proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel.

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible bookkeeping and accounting-related experience. Education – High School Diploma or equivalent required. College-level coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or closely related field desirable.

The job announcement and applications are available at Calimesa City Hall, 908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320 or on the City's website at Application deadline is 5:30 p.m. July 20, 2026.

All employees who are employed on a full-time basis, except seasonal and temporary employees (forty [40] hours per week), shall be eligible for health, dental and vision insurance coverage, which becomes effective on the first of the month following the employment date and continuing throughout the month of separation. The City provides a Flexible Health Benefit Plan with a monthly amount of $1,250, where employees can choose an appropriate health plan for them and their families.

City employees receive 12 paid holidays, 2 floating and employee birthday holiday per year. 80 hours of annual vacation and 96 hours of annual sick leave. Exempt employees receive 40 hours of management leave per year.