$37.47 - $45.56 Hourly with a 5% COLA on 7/1/26
This is an on-site position located in Morro Bay, California.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision to perform payables, receivables and general ledger account clerical work in the keeping, maintaining, posting, and verification of accounting, financial and statistical records; to perform customer application and utility billing; maintain office supplies and to do related work as required. Works with sensitive and confidential payroll reports and personnel information. Will supervise subordinate clerical and accounting employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Works discreetly with sensitive and confidential payroll, reports and personnel information.
• Audits, verifies, codes and processes time sheets.
• Codes and processes entries for retirement, health, wage and related information.
• Audits and distributes payroll checks.
• Prepares group insurance reports reflecting City and employee contributions.
• Computes and process water bills; maintains utility customer files.
• Interprets monthly water consumption records to determine accuracy of readings.
• Initiates new water service.
• Audits, prepares, processes and pays accounts payables.
• Maintains vendor documentation and files.
• Reconciles statements.
• Checks source documents and posts to accounts receivable and payable
• Balances daily cash
• Prepares journal entries.
• Posts, adjusts and balances accounts
• Processes wire transfers
• Prepares periodic reports.
• Checks data processing output for accuracy.
• Collects money.
• Accepts payment and writes receipts.
• Contact citizens, vendors, business owners and employees to resolve account discrepancies, delinquent accounts, and other non-compliance issues.
• Supervises subordinate clerical and accounting employees, to include preparing and administering performance evaluations.
• Performs related duties as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Equivalent to two-years of college level studies in accounting, business, finance, economics, or a
related field.
and
Three years prior accounting or payroll experience, preferably include one year as an Account Clerk
and prior supervisory experience.
or
An equivalent combination of education and experience
APPLICATION PROCESS: Individuals can apply through the City website at https://www.morrobayca.gov/832/Employment-Opportunities
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled, with the first review of applications on January 8, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the City's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons seeking employment or promotion to assure equal employment opportunity based upon ability and fitness to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, childbirth, breast-feeding, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic characteristics or information, military or veteran's status, and/or any other category protected by federal and/or state law.