Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician

Salary

$4,607.20 - $6,025.07 Monthly

Location

Oceanside, CA, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-27-03

Department

Financial Services

Opening Date

06/17/2026

Closing Date

7/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

200

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Introduction

Elevate the financial operations of the City of Oceanside with precise, reliable accounting and fiscal support

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Financial Services Department and will be responsible for maintaining accurate records and optimizing city-wide financial transactions.

Examples of Duties

The Accounting Technician maintains and balances general and subsidiary accounting ledgers, makes journal entries, posts to general and subsidiary ledgers, closes and balances accounts and performs bank reconciliations; audits cash receipts and disbursements; prepares statements, reports, spreadsheets and budgets from a variety of data in accordance with specific reporting format and accounting principles; analyzes a variety of accounts, grants, bonds and revenues; assists in preparing department budget; creates a variety of new accounts; monitors accumulated money into new accounts; researches computer errors and makes appropriate corrections; assists professional staff in collecting accounting information and in formulating related accounting reports; process invoices for payment and maintain vendor files; may lead the work of accounting clerical personnel; may notarize loan documents; and performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment;
• Principles and procedures of financial recordkeeping and reporting;
• Applicable computer software and programs;
• Methods, practices and terminology used in preparation and maintenance of accounting reports; and
• Principles and procedures of advanced accounting and investments.

Ability to:

• Understand and interpret the principles, laws and procedures involved in financial recordkeeping and clerical accounting functions;
• Analyze existing procedures and recommend new service delivery methods;
• Prepare clear and concise reports;
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities; and
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

Experience and Training

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities are as follows:

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible technical accounting experience, preferably in a municipal accounting environment.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college level course work in accounting or a related field.

Working Conditions and Selection Process

Environmental Conditions: Office environment; exposure to computer screens and telephones.

Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time and the wearing of headsets while working; speaking, and hearing to exchange information.

Selection Process:All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Failure to provide all required application materials will result in disqualification from the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral exam, and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of one year.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (live scan fingerprint) and a medical examination.

ANTICIPATED RECRUITMENT TIMETABLE*

Recruitment Closes: Monday, July 6, 2026 @ 11:59 P.M.

Written Exam: Week of July 13, 2026

Department Selection Interview Panel: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

• Please note, all dates and/or timeframes are subject to change.

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CITY OF OCEANSIDE

Oceanside City Employees Association

Benefit Summary

The following is a highlight of benefits

Retirement

Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

• Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the State laws of PEPRA in regard to retirement benefits. Each individuals benefits may differ. Consult with Employee Benefits for further details.
• Third Level 1959 Survivor Credit
• Survivor Continuation option

Additional Retirement Credit Purchase Options

• Buy additional Service Retirement Credit prior to membership
• Service Credit for unused Sick Leave
• Buy additional Military Service Credit

Health Insurance

Medical/Vision: (First of the month following 60 days)

• Kaiser plan provided through Teamster Medical Trust. For more information please contact #877-214-8928

Dental: (First of the Month following hire)

• Delta Preferred Option (DPO)
• Delta Care USA (DHMO)

Pre-Tax Benefits

Health benefits are offered on a pre-tax basis and employees cannot add or delete coverage or benefits unless a qualifying event has occurred.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City.

• Available to all members of your household
• 6 free confidential counseling visits per incident
• Self-service support online or by phone

Disability and Life Insurances

The STD/LTD/LIFE and AD&D Lincoln Financial premiums are paid for by City.

Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance:

• First 90 days - benefits paid at 55% of weekly salary to a maximum weekly benefit of $700 for non-work related disability only
• Seven day waiting period unless hospitalized
• All sick leave must be exhausted before STD is used

Long-Term Disability Insurance:

• After 90 days - benefits paid at 66.7% of monthly salary to a maximum monthly benefit of $6,000 for any disability

Life and AD&D Insurance:

• 1 times annual base salary; minimum of $30,000 and maximum of $200,000 of Basic Life and AD&D

Voluntary Benefits

Benefits are employee paid.

Supplemental Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial:

• Premiums are determined by age
• Purchased up to a maximum $500,000 for employees
• Spousal coverage up to the employee amount
• Dependent coverage up to $10,000

Flexible Spending Accounts through BCC:

• Utilizes a debit card as a form of payment
• Health Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $3,400
• Dependent Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $7,500

Deferred Compensation - 457 through Empower:

• 457 - Maximum annual pre/post-taxed amount is $24,500 for 2026; over age 50 may contribute an additional $8,000

MetLife Legal Plan

• Telephone and office consultations are available for an unlimited number for personal legal matters with an attorney of your choice.

GotZoom Student Loan Relief

• Provides a no-obligation benefit analysis for federal student loans to identify, maximize and enroll employees into Federal Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs.

ScholarShare 529

• An easy to manage plan that helps make the most of your or a designated beneficiary's college savings with tax benefits.

Tuition Reimbursement

Up to $2,000 per fiscal year

Leave Benefits

Vacation:

1 - 5 years: 3.58 hours

6 - 10 years: 5.12 hours

11 - 15 years: 6.65 hours

16 + years: 8.19

Maximum accrual:

• 360 hours for those hired before 7/1/95
• 300 hours for those hired 7/1/95 or after

Holidays:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King Jr Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• 48 hours Floating Holidays per fiscal year

Sick Leave:

Accrual: 12 days per year

Max accrual: Unlimited

Annual Sick Leave Pay Off:

Each calendar year an employee may elect to receive a 50% payment in lieu of accrued sick leave provided such employee has used 3 work days (maximum of 36 hours) or less of sick leave during the calendar year and has a minimum of 100 hours in their sick leave bank prior to the cash out request.

Sick Leave pay off at separation:

• Sick leave paid out depends on years of service and whether an employee retires or terminates

Bereavement Leave:

• Three days for death of employees immediate family member
• Two additional days may be charged to sick leave upon approval

Certification Pay

The City will provide certification pay up to $1.00 per hour for employees utilizing designated certifications in the performance of their duties.

Bilingual and Notary Pay

Bilingual: $1.73 per hour for eligible employees

Notary: $.58 per hour for eligible employees

Uniforms

The City will provide uniforms for any employee required by the City to wear such uniform in the course of their regular job duties.

Commercial Driver License

The City will reimburse the application cost of Commercial Class A or B Driver License to full-time employees in certain classifications.

Safety Shoes

The City will provide reimbursement up to $200 towards the purchase price of safety shoes to employees who are required to wear such shoes on the job.

Term of Compensation Plan

Effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026

This is a summary of available benefits. It is not intended to provide full details of all programs. The appropriate Memorandum of Understanding, Compensation Plan and/or Benefit Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies and provide program specifics.

01

What is your highest level of formal education?

• High School, GED or equivalent
• AA Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PhD

02

How many years of increasingly responsible technical accounting work experience do you possess?

• 6 months to a year
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 5 or more years of experience
• None. I do not have accounting work experience but willing to learn.

03

Do you have any work experience in the public sector (city, county government) or schools?

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe your work experience and/or training which demonstrates your understanding of accounting principles, practices, record keeping methods and techniques.

05

Please describe the types of general and subsidiary accounting ledgers you have been responsible for maintaining and balancing?

06

Please describe your work experience in advising and assisting management staff with accounting issues/ problems.

07

Please describe your Accounts Payable work experience.

08

What types of automated accounts payable systems have you worked with? Please name the systems and indicate where you used these systems. What functions did you perform using these systems? and how many years of experience with each system.

09

Please indicate which areas you have direct accounting work experience in:

• Processing A/P invoices and payments. Cutting checks, ACH payments
• Municipal government accounting work experience
• Auditing payments/disbursements & reconciliation
• Experience processing A/P through automation
• None of the above

10

For the areas that you selected above, please list the number of years of experience in each category.

11

Please list the Microsoft Office programs (such as Excel), which you have experience using. List your competency level as basic, intermediate or advanced.

12

CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT: I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit my right to employment considerations by the City of Oceanside.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Oceanside

Address 300 North Coast Highway, City Hall South

Oceanside, California, 92054

Phone 760-435-3511

Website http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us