1. Humility… be willing to place the team before self.
2. Exceptionality… be really (REALLY) good at what you do.
3. Social Awareness… say and do those things that bring people together.
4. Passion… recognize the awesome responsibility we have to serve the people of HB.
5. Integrity… live our values authentically.

• Performs a variety of financial record keeping and reporting duties in support of assigned area including in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue management, and purchasing support;
• Supports purchasing in accordance with established policies and procedures; 
• Assists with accounts payable duties including paying invoices; 
• Checks documents for accuracy; 
• Researches invoices and obtain authorization for payment; 
• Utilizes various computer applications and software packages to create spreadsheets, enter data, and generate reports using spreadsheet software and creates documents using word processing software; 
• Receives, processes, and posts details of accounts receivable and/or civil citations such as utility payments, licensing and permit fees and fines; 
• May open and sort in-coming mail for processing; 
• Answers telephones, responds to questions, and provides accurate information;
• Enters financial data into appropriate accounting and computer systems; maintains records and files associated with various business transactions; 
• Performs account maintenance by updating accounts; inputting and filing financial, statistical and related data and retrieving, gathering, assembling, tabulating, checking and auditing data;
• Performs routine clerical support duties; 
• Prepares routine customer correspondence using word processing software; 
• Assists in maintaining complex filing systems; researches historical files; 
• May perform back-up duties for other positions within the work group; 
• Reports to work as scheduled and may work a variety of schedules which may include evenings, weekends and holidays as required;
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Greets the public, responds to questions concerning fees, requirements or services, provides accurate information;
• Accepts payments from walk-in customers, online platforms, by mail or night depository; 
• Gathers, assembles, tabulates, checks, audits, posts, inputs, and files financial, statistical, personnel and related data; 
• Verifies fund balances; maintains control on assigned funds and accounts and assists in the preparation of financial statements and reports; 
• Receipts, balances and posts cash funds; opens, closes, operates and balances cash register on a daily basis;
• Maintains fixed asset records;
• Receives, audits, processes, inputs, and distributes requisitions and purchase orders; 
• Assists in establishing maintaining, and reconciling accounts, journals and ledgers and prepares accounting entries to transfer funds between accounts; 
• Enters bibliographic data into library catalog system;
• Utilizes and assists with maintaining data within the integrated library information system; assists with maintaining library serials check-in and distribution process;
• Completes applications for services and licenses; documents, instructions or directs visitor to appropriate party; 
• Gathers and organizes data to assist management in the preparation of reports and recommendations; 
• Receives, posts and audits accounts receivable and civil citations, and fines,  audits accounts for accuracy, and researches discrepancies; 
• Assists with providing customers information and educational materials regarding changes to local, state, and federal laws.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying.  A typical combination includes:

Knowledge of: 
- Basic accounting principles and practices
- General understanding of procedures, policies, rules and practices affecting the development, maintenance and control of timekeeping, and fiscal record keeping systems
- Principles of accounting payment processing, balancing registers and receipt processing procedures
- Personal computers and software applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Quality service principles and practices
- Appropriate safety methods and techniques

Ability to: 
- Utilize appropriate interpersonal skills when interacting with diverse communities or confrontational individuals
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Perform mathematical computations used in accounting
- Accurately record and retrieve information
- Meet prescribed deadlines with attention to detail
- Maintain and follow organization and unit rules, policies and procedures with good judgement
- Maintain and follow department processes and regulations
- Recognize hazardous situations and take corrective action
- Operate standard office equipment including 10 key, personal computers and standard office software applications
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form and establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, City staff and supervisors from various departments
- Remain focused during performance of repetitive tasks

Education: High school diploma or equivalent certificate.  

Experience: Accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, timekeeping, and/or cashiering experience.  Specialized training or classes in Accounting, Business Administration or related field is desirable, and may substitute for required experience.

Certifications/License:  A valid California Class C driver license and an acceptable driving record are required by time of appointment and during course of employment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker:  In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

FLEXIBLE STAFFING/RECLASSIFICATION

Accounting Technician I incumbents may be recommended for reclassification upon meeting the minimum qualifications of Accounting Technician II, specifically: 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

• An official City of Huntington Beach online job application must be filled out in its entirety.  Applications will only be accepted 8/2/21 at 8:00 AM PT until 8/5/21 before 8:00 AM PT. 
• All applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. 
• Applicants must clearly demonstrate meeting minimum education and experience qualifications and other supplemental question requirements by demonstrating proof or submitting the supporting information/documents or they may be subject to exclusion from further consideration. 
• Depending upon the applicant pool, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will NOT necessarily be selected to participate in the hiring process.
• Applicants whose qualifications BEST meet the City's needs will be invited to participate in a qualifications assessment, which will include a written exam (Pass/Fail) - tentatively scheduled for August 20, 2021.
• The top scoring candidates who obtain a passing score on the written exam will be invited to an oral board interview (weighted 100%) - tentatively scheduled for August 31, 2021.  
• Candidates successful at obtaining a passing score on the oral exam will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The employment eligible list may be valid for one year, unless exhausted sooner.
• Prior to making a final selection, additional interviews may be conducted with the top candidate(s).
• Upon a conditional offer of employment a pre-placement medical evaluation, drug screen (select positions), TB screening and California Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results. Other background reports may also be conducted depending on the position.
• Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• IMPORTANT: In-house candidates who did not apply by the closing date of the promotional recruitment may apply to this "open" recruitment. However, they will compete based on the standards established for the "open" recruitment and if successful, will place on the "open" eligible list.

The incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.  

Tasks involve the ability to exert physical effort in sedentary to light work including moving from one area of the office to another; lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects and materials of light weight (up to 25 pounds), and sitting, reaching, twisting, and leaning.  Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/materials used in performing essential functions such as computer keyboards, calculators, copiers, and other office equipment.  Requires hearing and speaking to answer the telephone or respond to questions of co-workers, subordinates, or the general public.

Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.