Accounting Technician I (Accepting Applications Starting July 20th at 8:00 AM)

Job Title

This job listing is open to the general public and district employees. This eligibility list will be good for six (6) months. We are only accepting online applications for this recruitment. Applications can only be completed and submitted during the filing period of July 20, 2026 to July 24, 2026 by 5:00 P.M.

Salary: $5,419 - $6,602 Monthly

Location: 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary: This eligibility list may be used to fill vacancies in the accounting, budget, and/or payroll department. Under general supervision, performs technical accounting work of above average difficulty in keeping, reviewing, and maintaining district financial and statistical records in the payroll, budget, or accounting department; and performs related work as required.

Essential Duties:

• Balances district records with county records.
• Maintains ledgers of appropriations, encumbrances, expenditures, and unencumbered balances for various funds and accounts.
• Screens financial documents for accuracy and adherence to legal and procedural requirements.
• Submits reports as required.
• Prepares regular and variable payrolls for certificated and classified personnel.
• Checks and keeps current a variety of payroll deductions.
• Prepares retirement enrollment and withdrawal forms.
• Controls employee deductions and balances reports.
• Prepares authorized employment verifications.
• Audits invoices; processes invoices for payment and prepares invoices to be paid; creates district invoices.
• Processes cash receipts.
• Assists in compiling attendance accounting reports.
• Researches, tracks, and resolves accounting, payroll, and budget related inquiries.
• Reviews and maintains district budget records.
• Processes budget data forms and codes expenditures.
• Establishes new accounts.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Establishes and maintains pertinent files and records.
• Contacts district personnel or outside sources regarding fiscal matters.
• Prepares information for entry into computerized financial system.
• Operates a computer, calculator, scanner and other office equipment.

Employment Standards

Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of experience equivalent to full-time work in financial record-keeping. Part-time work experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Knowledge of: Methods, practices, and terminology used in bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping. Current office practices, procedures, and equipment. Assigned computer software programs.

Ability to: Make mathematical computations rapidly and accurately. Operate calculators, computers, and other office equipment. Work cooperatively with others. Meet schedules and timelines.

Selection Procedures

Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications. The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process. The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience, multiple choice, performance, and oral/technical exams. Persons needing reasonable accommodation must notify the Office of Personnel Services by the last day to file. A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the open eligibility list. Outside and district candidates will be placed on one ranked list, with eligible permanent district employees receiving five seniority points which will be added to their final scores.

Non-Discrimination Statement: Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection and Statewide Resources are available upon request.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Tanya Avina, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator - Chris Francis, Director of Personnel Services, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840.

Pupils have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination/Harassment including how to file a complaint.

Information About Application Procedures and Employment

How to Apply: Applications must be completed on our website at Please note that the district office will not be giving out or accepting hard copy applications for those recruitments that are online only. Please read each posting carefully or call our office if you have any questions. All applications should be received by the Personnel Commission Office by 5:00 p.m. on the last day to file. Veteran's Credit: Veterans shall have an additional five (5) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. Hiring Procedures: Garden Grove is a merit system (civil service) school district. Employment and promotions are based upon merit, fitness and qualifications. The person selected to fill any regular position will be from among the top three ranks on the eligibility list approved by the Personnel Commission. All regular employees will serve a six (6) month probation. Examination for Tuberculosis: Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis must be furnished prior to employment and must be based upon an intradermal Mantoux tuberculin skin test completed within the last 60 days. Fingerprinting: All new employees will be fingerprinted. Benefits: All classified employees receive the following:

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage

All regular classified employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the employee
• Life Insurance for the employee
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)

We are an equal opportunity/merit system employer 9701.89 (Revised: 7/26)