Accounting Technician
Salary
$51,828.00 - $62,244.00 Annually
Location
Fresno
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
26EM0005
Department
Planning and Development Department
Opening Date
05/26/2026
Closing Date
6/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit
03A
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Position Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The City of Fresno is currently recruiting for an Accounting Technician. Under general supervision, the incumbent performs para-professional/technical accounting work, interprets and processes financial data, records and executes transactions and processes customer in-person and over the phone payments, and resolves complex technical accounting problems applying established advanced accounting practices. Incumbents may prepare complex grant invoices, revenue to expense grant reconciliation and reports which require the review of complex source documents and thorough familiarity of grant policies, procedures, and terminology to obtain the necessary data.
One vacancy exists in the Planning and Development Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the Citys discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
THE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list:
Completion of 12 units of accredited college or university course work in accounting.
A COPY OF DEGREE OR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE UPLOADED AND INCLUDED IN YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION FOR VERIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
The examination process may consist of the following:
Written Examination: 100%: A job related written examination may be administered which may test a candidates knowledge of principles and practices utilized in government accounting/bookkeeping, preparation/reconciliation of financial reports, office practices/procedures, knowledge of Word and Excel programs, ability utilized in resolving complex technical accounting problems, interpreting and processing financial data, records and transactions, payroll practices/concepts, performing mathematical calculations and applying skills in judgment/interpersonal relations. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of: June 29, 2026.
How To Apply
For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.
Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.
For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.
For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
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Non- Supervisory White Collar
The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)
BENEFIT
DESCRIPTION
HEALTH INSURANCE
The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE
Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service
SICK LEAVE
8 hours per month, available after 90 days.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK
40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS
Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY
Provided through California SDI program
BILINGUAL PREMIUM
PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)
Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.
RETIREMENT -City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program):an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.
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Have you completed 12 units of accredited college or university course work in accounting? If so, you are required to upload your transcripts.
Required Question
Employer City of Fresno
Address 2600 Fresno St., Personnel Services Department
Fresno, California, 93721
Phone 559-621-6950
Website https://www.fresno.gov/