Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician Print ( Apply ufeff Accounting Technician Salary $62,640.00 - $76,149.36 Annually Location Sacramento, CA Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 27610-C Department County Wide Opening Date 10/06/2025 Closing Date 11/24/2025 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 10/20/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/24/2025 (Final) Under general supervision, an Accounting Technician's work involves responsibility for technical accounting work in reviewing and recording financial transactions within established systems and procedures. Some positions function in a technical capacity; other positions are required to perform supervisory, as well as technical duties. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of + General principles, procedures, terminology and practices used in financial and statistical accounting including posting, computing totals, reconciling accounts, and reviewing balance sheets + Customer service techniques + Principles and practices of supervision: performance evaluations, grievances, discipline + Training techniques and methods + Computer applications including databases, spreadsheets, and word processing + Arithmetic to make calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals) and make correct change + English language to communicate + Clear writing: using proper English grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary + Letter and memo format Ability to + Apply governmental accounting principles to the creation of financial and accounting transactions including auditing and reconciling accounts + Analyze and evaluate financial and accounting records, drawing logical conclusions, resolving discrepancies and making decisions + Prepare financial and accounting reports and statements in accordance with predetermined requirements + Interpret, apply, and explain laws, regulations, rules, policies & procedures + Calculate solutions to math problems involving addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, decimals and math problems involving basic algebraic expressions + Establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments + Communicate effectively with the public, other public agencies and subordinate staff + Train and cross-train employees + Supervise employees including giving instructions and assigning work to staff + Counsel employees on performance problems + Delegate work effectively + Meet deadlines under pressure of interruptions + Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions + Read English at a level necessary to understand procedure manuals, policy guidelines, software manuals, technical documents, reports, and laws/regulations + Understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions + Write English at a level necessary to compose clear and concise reports, procedure manuals and correspondence + Operate standard office machines and equipment used in work assignments such as typewriter, word processing equipment, computer terminals, printers, adding machines, copying equipment and fax machines Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities would be: Either: 1. Completion of an accounting curriculum or accounting certificate program given by an accredited institution, university or college including courses in general accounting principles, auditing, cost accounting and business law. AND Two years of responsible experience in the preparation and maintenance of accounting records which may include: processing billings/invoices on a computerized accounting system, preparation of reports analyzed by management or reconciling accounts, preparing and reconciling general ledgers, balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flow and bank statements. Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable. Two additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted for the required curriculum. Or: 2. One year of experience in the class of Senior Account Clerk (formerly Account Clerk III) or Senior Office Specialist responsible for financial record keeping in Sacramento County service. Or: 3. Two years of experience in the class of Account Clerk Level II or Office Specialist Level II responsible for financial record keeping in Sacramento County service. Note: If the word u201cexperienceu201d is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here ( or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here ( to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 + Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. + Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. + Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. + Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. + A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked

Created: 2025-11-18