Accounting Technician

Job Description:

Accounting Technician

Description

Accounting Technician $83,892- $101,964 DOE/DOQ, plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Apply by Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.,for first consideration

In the event that this position creates a vacancy due to promotion,the City reserves the right to use this recruitment's eligibility list to fill Senior Accounting Assistant and Accounting Assistant vacancies.

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members' quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture. San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment. San Rafael, with a population of approximately 60,000, is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and a fiscal year 2025-2026annual budget of approximately $192million. The City's vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment.

San Rafael's Organizational culture framework is an initiative called"Together San Rafael."City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience.

THE POSITION

The Accounting Technician supports the City's finance team by performing complex accounting tasks, preparing and reconciling financial data, assisting with the payroll and budget processes, and delivering responsive customer service.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for the Accounting Technician has a solid background in the municipal accounting processand regulatory compliance,can prepareclear and accurate financial reports,has some experience with payroll software, Excel, and payroll processing, and communicates effectively while working collaboratively and maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

The successful candidate will have experience supporting month-end, quarterly, and year-end accounting and reporting activities, and may assist with payroll-related filings, labor cost analysis, and audit support. This role requires knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, financial reporting and office systems, applicable laws, and customer service practices, along with the ability to perform technical accounting tasks. The successful candidate will be able to analyze and interpret financial data, use specialized software, explain policies, provide responsive service, work effectively with diverse groups, and carry out duties safely and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)

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  Perform a variety of highly technical accounting duties in support of an assigned area of accounting operations and other assigned duties.
  
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  Prepare, compile, tabulate and maintain data, complex documents and highly technical financial, statistical and operational reports, statements and records; enter data calculate, reconcile; create or update records.
  
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  Prepare summary sheets for use of supervisor or auditors in preparing comprehensive financial statements; prepare trial balances; prepare budget documents and perform related research; and, assist in budget administration and mid-cycle adjustments.
  
• Assist other accounting personnel with a variety of technical accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance and processing of accounting records and financial transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing or other related functions.
• Receive and screen telephone calls from other departments or the public; handle complaints; and, answer questions and provide information to the public using judgment as to those requiring priority attention.
• Perform special projects or studies; participate in committees or teams as assigned.
• Assist in calculating and processing payroll; determine tax deposits, benefit and other deductions and related adjustments; track accruals; and, process direct deposit.
• Ensure that work is handled on a priority basis, organized, and completed in a timely manner; check documents and records for accuracy, completeness and conformance to applicable policies, rules and regulations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Review the full position description and requirements HERE

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible technical level experience in accounting or finance to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities. Experience performing fiscal record keeping or accounting work in a government finance environment is desirable.
• Training: Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college in business, accounting, finance or a related field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

May need to possess a valid California driver's license as required by the position.

Job Description URL:

https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/documents/accounting-technician-job-description/

Job PDF:

AccountingTechnician 5-7-18.pdf

Benefits

This position is a regular position of the City'sSEIU Local 1021employee group and is eligible to receive benefits including but not limited to:

• MEDICAL |City group health coverage, with the City paying a fixed dollar amount toward the cost of the monthly insurance premium: Employee only: $998.00 | Employee plus one: $1,995.00 | Family: $2,520.00
• DENTAL |Premium fully paid for employee plus eligible dependents.
• VISION |Premium fully paid for employee.
• VACATION LEAVE |10 days annually, increases after 3 years of service
• SICK LEAVE |12 days annually
• HOLIDAYS |12 paid City holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year
• BEREAVEMENT LEAVE |Up to 5 days paid leave
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE (if eligible) |Up to 300 hours paid leave. SEIU employees also contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI)
• END OF LIFE CARE LEAVE |Up to 80 hours paid leave
• LIFE INSURANCE & AD&D |$20,000 Life policy and $20,000 AD&D policy
• LONG TERM DISABILITY |66.67% of salary, up to $1,000 per month
• RETIREMENT |Enrollment in theMarin County Retirement System (MCERA)pension plan, a defined benefit retirement program
  • Tier 2 - hired on or after 7/1/2011: 2% @ 55, Average of 3 highest years
  • Tier 3 PEPRA - hired on or after 1/1/2013: 2% @ 62, Average of 3 highest years
• GYM MEMBERSHIP REIMBURSEMENT |Up to $198 per year
• BILINGUAL PAY (if eligible) |Up to $250 per month

Special Instructions

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Apply by Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.,for first consideration

*Cover letter and resumeare required and there is a field to upload the documents as one or separately.

Interview schedule

• Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - Panel interview, in person
• Thursday, January 22, 2026 - Finalist interviews, in person

It is recommended to plan your schedule accordingly

In the event that this position creates a vacancy due to promotion,the City reserves the right to use this recruitment's eligibility list to fill Senior Accounting Assistant and Accounting Assistant vacancies.

Minimum qualifications for these classifications are as follows:

Senior Accounting Assistant

• Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
• Experience: Three years of experience similar to that of Accounting Assistant II with the City of San Rafael.
• Education: An Associate of Arts with course work in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Supplemental course work in accounting, office management, computer science or related field is desirable.
• License or Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Accounting Assistant I/II

• For AA I: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with some course work in accounting preferred;
• For AA II: an AA preferred; two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Recruitment Contact

Contact email:

human.resources@cityofsanrafael.org



Closing Date/Time: 1/13/2026 at 11:59pm

Salary:

$83,892.00-$101,964.00 Annually