Accounting Specialist - Convention Center
Salary
$54,912.00 - $70,096.00 Annually
Location
City of Anaheim, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-00123
Department
Convention, Sports & Entertainment
Opening Date
06/15/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
The Anaheim Convention Center is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support the Accounting Division. The Accounting Specialist performs a variety of clerical accounting duties of moderate difficulty. Qualified candidates must possess experience in performing journey-level clerical accounting work such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, events, payroll and journal entries. Additionally, candidates must be proficient in utilizing Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and customer service oriented.
The Anaheim Convention Center reigns as the largest exhibit facility on the West Coast, having hosted such large, well-attended events as the Winter NAMM Show, Disneys D23 Expo and Natural Products Expo West. Originally opened in 1967, the ACC currently spans 53 acres and offers 1.8 million square feet of function space and many dynamic features. The ACC completed its seventh expansion in Fall of 2017, providing an additional 200,000 square feet of flexible meeting space to our guests.
Essential Functions
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices
Perform a variety of intermediate level accounting work in specialized areas, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, events, and payroll for a satellite facility.
Receive, compare and match various documents, such as purchase orders, receiving documents, invoices, credit card receipts, bail receipts, contracts, tax schedules, payroll lists, billings, warrants, personnel status charges and time cards/timesheets.
Process payments against purchase orders, warrant requests from City departments, and direct payments for contract work performed for various City departments including Public Works progress payments; count, reconcile and deposit daily receipt of cash, checks, and credit cards.
Prepare statements of services and notices to customers requesting deposits be made to their account.
Review and audit purchasing card transactions and make account changes and tax accruals in the credit card system; may monitor the department petty cash fund.
File materials, such as account payable invoices, daily balance sheets with receipts, contracts with invoices, monthly reconciliations, and accounting transaction forms, into established filing system; create new vendor files.
Prepare, review, and process all invoices from assigned vendors; process direct payments for contract work performed for various City departments including Public Works contracts; compose and communicate routing correspondence with employees, vendors, tenants, customers and other agency officials; research information, answer questions and resolve problems and discrepancies.
Review routine tenant contracts, compile data to support charges to tenants, prepare billing worksheets, including paramedic fee program documents, and prepare invoices and warrant requests; create spreadsheets and databases to monitor contracts and agreements.
May enter department payroll information, verify payroll reports received to payroll check list; file and distribute materials to appropriate managers.
Monitor depositor trust fund accounts to ensure minimum balances are maintained, report overages and shortages to supervisor, process payments against the accounts, and conduct collection call to notify customers that there is a shortage in their account.
Receive, open, date stamp, and distribute incoming inter-office and U.S. mail.
May assist in budget preparation by compiling necessary information manually or by using computer-based records pertaining to budgets, accounts, inventories and other financial operations; prepare financial information for supervisor.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities are as follows:
Experience: Performing journey-level clerical accounting work; basic electronic spreadsheet usage, basic word processing usage.
Knowledge of: Basic accounting principles; business math and record keeping methods; Microsoft Office or Suite, business math and record keeping methods; Department operations and City's policies and procedures.
Ability to: Perform accurate and appropriate basic accounting functions; give accurate and timely information; prepare accurate billing worksheets, invoices and warrant requests; operate a computer; learn the use of City software applications applicable to the position; operate a calculator quickly and accurately; maintain accurate records and files; operate a variety of office equipment such as a typewriter, 10-key calculator, computer, copier, scanner, fax machine, postage meter, and microfiche reader with accuracy; recognize and reconcile discrepancies in accounting records; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work, solve mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately.
Supplemental Information
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. The selection process will consist of a minimum of skills examination and oral interview.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
To view the current benefits summary, visit: https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/30970/Benefits-Summary-Full-Time
For additional information about the Citys benefits, visit: www.myanaheimbenefits.com
RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.
Note: Pension contribution limitations are set by CalPERS each calendar year, with compensation limit requirements for Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members and Classic members. Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit. Employees with CalPERS membership dates prior to July 1, 1996 are not impacted by these limits.
To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:
https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/4783/CalPERS-Rates
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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Based upon the application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response, detailing your education and work experience. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the supplemental questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information from external sources, or responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. You will not have an opportunity to provide additional information if your application is not selected to proceed in the recruitment process, so you should be sure to detail all relevant education and work experience within your application and supplemental questionnaire. Do you understand this requirement?
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How many years of work experience in performing journey-level clerical accounting duties such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, payroll and reconciliations do you possess (do not include training experience)?
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Describe in detail your journey-level experience in performing clerical accounting duties, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, payroll and reconciliations (do not include training experience). Include in your response the employer name, years of experience and duties you performed. If none, type N/A.
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What is your level of competency in utilizing Microsoft Word?
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What is your level of competency in utilizing Microsoft Excel?
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Describe in detail your experience in utilizing Microsoft Excel. Include in your response years of experience and duties performed. If none, type N/A.
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Do you possess experience with any of the following? (check all that applies)
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Describe in detail your experience with balancing daily cash receipts, billing & collections, aging reports, reconciliations, journal entries and payroll. Please include in your response the employer name, years of experience and duties you performed. If none, type N/A.
Required Question
Employer City of Anaheim
Address 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 501
Anaheim, California, 92805
Phone 714-765-5111
Website http://www.anaheim.net/jobs