Job Details

Accounting Technician (Multiple Vacancies)

City of Santa Cruz

$29.12 - $40.97 Hourly
$5,048.00 - $7,105.00 Monthly

$60,576.00 - $85,224.00 Annually

Looking for that perfect opportunity for a long-lasting career in Finance for a public agency? Your quest can end here. The Finance Department is seeking self-motivated individuals to provide financial support in the role of Accounting Technician for the City of Santa Cruz. Come work in our beautiful office location located on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz. Walk downstairs to shop or take a stroll to the Wharf on your lunch break. There are multiple positions available, two immediate full-time Limited Term positions and one full-time Regular position. The Limited-Term positions will be for up to a two-year duration, working 40 hours per week, and receive full benefits. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be utilized to fill both Regular Full-Time and Limited-Term positions during the lifetime of the eligibility list. Under general supervision, the Accounting Technician performs a variety of complex technical, clerical and financial activities; assists with recording, evaluation, and control of City financial records primarily in accounting, auditing, budgeting and grants; may provide technical accounting support in one or more of the following areas: accounts receivable, accounts payable, auditing, cashiering, grants, purchasing, revenue collections, or related functions; performs bank and general ledger account reconciliations; and performs related work as required. Minimum qualifications for this position are a high school degree or equivalent and two years of experience performing accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, budgeting, grant processing or technical accounting support, which includes experience with financial software. An Associate`s or higher degree in Accounting may substitute for one year of experience.

The City of Santa Cruz offers excellent benefits including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, vacation time, sick time, and up to 11 paid holidays per year. 

Deadline to apply is Thursday, July 10, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. 

For a complete list of job requirements and to apply go to www.cityofsantacruz.com and click on Jobs.

City of Santa Cruz Human Resources Department

809 Center St., Room 6, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 

(831) 420-5040

HR@santacruzca.gov 

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