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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Accounting Technician (I/II)

positionAdelanto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$68K/yr - $84K/yr
date3+ years exp

The City of Adelanto is seeking an Accounting Technician to support the Finance Department. The Accounting Technician performs a variety of specialized, technical, and complex clerical accounting work, including preparation, review, and maintenance of financial records and reports.

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Responsibilities

Perform a variety of technical accounting work involved in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and financial transactions including those related to payroll, accounts payable and billing
Maintain and reconcile petty cash funds, ensuring proper documentation, authorization, and accuracy in replenishments and disbursements
Prepare data to be posted to various ledgers, registers, journals and logs according to established accounting techniques and procedures; prepare and input month end journal entries and assist in bank reconciliation process
Analyze a variety of financial reports; reconcile discrepancies; revise journal entries
Review and process timesheets and payroll records; participate in the preparation and balancing of payroll reports
Process and calculate a variety of payroll actions including benefit withholding, overtime hours and workers compensation
Assist with Capital Improvement Project (CIP) accounting, including tracking project expenditures, verifying supporting documentation, monitoring budget status, and preparing reports for management
Support grant administration by tracking grant-related revenues and expenditures, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, maintaining documentation, and assisting with financial reporting and reimbursement requests
Provide technical assistance to various City staff in matters related to financial accounting; assist departments in the proper classification of revenues and expenditures
Prepare a variety of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding payments, payroll, revenues and other financial transactions
Assist with the annual audit; provide requested information
Assist Billing Department with reconciliation of utility deposit funds, chargebacks and delinquencies
Work on a variety of special projects as assigned
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
Independently perform more complex reconciliations and other advanced accounting tasks
Prepare specialized reports, schedules, and analyses for management review
Identify discrepancies and recommend or implement corrections
Serve as a resource to departments regarding accounting procedures, payroll processes, and financial policies
Assist in process improvements, procedure updates, and system enhancements
May provide guidance or training to Accounting Technician I staff

Qualification

Municipal government accountingFinancial report preparationPayroll processingData entrySpreadsheet applicationsTechnical assistanceProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in accounting or a related field
Three years of increasingly responsible technical or clerical accounting experience preferably in municipal government or related field
Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and have a satisfactory driving record
Knowledge of Governmental bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting
Knowledge of Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Knowledge of Financial research and report preparation methods and techniques
Knowledge of Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and ordinances
Ability to Examine and verify a wide variety of financial documents and reports
Ability to Use and operate modern office equipment, including computers
Ability to Analyze and interpret financial and accounting records
Ability to Prepare a variety of financial reports
Ability to Understand and implement oral and written instruction
Ability to Perform accurate data entry
Ability to Maintain a variety of accounting records and files
Ability to Understand and use computer spreadsheet applications
Ability to Travel to various sites and operate a motor vehicle safely
Ability to Apply Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to accounting and auditing activities

Benefits

CalPERS retirement

Company

NEOGOV

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NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
dateFounded in 1999
location
El Segundo, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
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http://www.neogov.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2022 (18)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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