Accounting Technician
We are looking for an Accounting Technician to support essential financial operations. This position is well suited for an accounting technician who can manage transactional accounting activities with accuracy, consistency, and a strong service focus. The role contributes to day-to-day financial administration across payables, receivables, payroll, and recordkeeping while helping maintain compliance with established accounting standards and reporting practices. <br> Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounting support work across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and related financial record maintenance. • Review invoices, payment requests, and backup documentation for completeness and accuracy before processing disbursements in line with established procedures. • Prepare customer and service-related billings, monitor receivable activity, and help ensure invoicing aligns with program or contractual requirements. • Create journal entries, assist with month-end close tasks, and perform reconciliations for general ledger and subsidiary accounts. • Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, account variances, and other routine accounting issues in a timely manner. • Maintain fixed asset records, support entries related to acquisitions and disposals, and calculate depreciation schedules as assigned. • Organize, store, and archive accounting documentation in accordance with records retention guidelines. • Provide support for budget preparation, annual financial reporting, and compilation of schedules and working papers. • Assist internal and external stakeholders with account setup, account maintenance, and responsive customer service. • Work collaboratively with colleagues, agencies, contractors, and the public while maintaining dependable attendance and schedule adherence.
Education Associate degree or completion of college‑level coursework in Accounting, Business Administration, Bookkeeping, or a closely related field is desirable. Equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience may be considered. Experience Minimum of three (3) years of responsible detail oriented accounting experience involving multiple accounting functions such as: Accounts payable Accounts receivable Payroll processing General ledger support and reconciliations Public sector accounting experience and CalPERS is highly desirable. Experience with payroll processing in a regulated environment is preferred. Knowledge & Technical Skills Working knowledge of: Accounting principles, practices, and procedures Accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions Fixed asset accounting and depreciation Journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules Familiarity with: Payroll systems, timekeeping processes, and personnel action forms Record retention policies and document archiving procedures Financial reporting standards and month‑end close activities Proficiency with: Accounting and payroll software Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word
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- Tehachapi, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
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17.4135 - 22 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an Accounting Technician to support essential financial operations. This position is well suited for an accounting technician who can manage transactional accounting activities with accuracy, consistency, and a strong service focus. The role contributes to day-to-day financial administration across payables, receivables, payroll, and recordkeeping while helping maintain compliance with established accounting standards and reporting practices. <br> Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounting support work across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and related financial record maintenance. • Review invoices, payment requests, and backup documentation for completeness and accuracy before processing disbursements in line with established procedures. • Prepare customer and service-related billings, monitor receivable activity, and help ensure invoicing aligns with program or contractual requirements. • Create journal entries, assist with month-end close tasks, and perform reconciliations for general ledger and subsidiary accounts. • Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, account variances, and other routine accounting issues in a timely manner. • Maintain fixed asset records, support entries related to acquisitions and disposals, and calculate depreciation schedules as assigned. • Organize, store, and archive accounting documentation in accordance with records retention guidelines. • Provide support for budget preparation, annual financial reporting, and compilation of schedules and working papers. • Assist internal and external stakeholders with account setup, account maintenance, and responsive customer service. • Work collaboratively with colleagues, agencies, contractors, and the public while maintaining dependable attendance and schedule adherence.
- 2026-05-04T00:00:00Z