Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician

The City of Saratoga is looking for an accounting professional ready for the next step in their career to join our Administrative Services Department team as a full-time Accounting Technician. The Technician, under general supervision, performs journey-level technical and administrative accounting duties related to the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions for the City. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts and ledgers, preparing financial reports, executing batch runs and wire transfers, and maintaining both manual and computerized financial records. The role also involves establishing and updating vendor accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations, and assisting with financial reporting activities. The incumbent will be assigned to the Accounts Payable and Program Procurement Support areas and will report to the Finance Manager.

Equivalent to an associate degree in accounting, business, or a related field and three (3) years of increasingly responsible accounting or financial record keeping experience in the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, or revenue collection.

The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in public sector accounting practices, ideally within a small city or similar organization, and will demonstrate the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with professionalism, adaptability, and collaboration. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, keen attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency. Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities are essential, as is a commitment to providing outstanding customer service and supporting the City's financial operations. The ideal candidate will take initiative, work effectively with staff at all levels, and build positive working relationships that contribute to achieving departmental and organizational goals.

To be considered for this exciting career opportunity, please apply online through www.calopps.org . As part of your online application, provide the City with a cover letter along with a resume and responses to the required supplemental questions. Applications that do not include all of the above elements will not be considered. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the testing process, which will consist of oral interviews.

Deadline to apply is Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 5 : 00 pm, but may close sooner if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

The City of Saratoga provides an excellent total compensation and benefits package along with a 9 / 80 Work Schedule : Nine-hour days Monday to Thursday; and an eight-hour day one Friday, off the next Friday. The salary for this position will be set at a step between steps 1 and 5 based on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The annual salary range for Steps 1-5 is $41.98 - $51.04. The City has a seven-step range, including multi-year steps 6 and 7. Advancement to steps 6 and 7 is after four (4) years of satisfactory service at Steps 5 and 6, respectively.