Accounting Technician
Salary
$6,140.00 - $8,623.00 Monthly
Location
CA 92651, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202601087
Department
Finance
Division
Finance
Opening Date
05/05/2026
Description
The City of Laguna Beach is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of Accounting Technician (Payroll) in the Finance Division of the Administrative Services Department.
What youll do: We are looking for a detail-oriented, team player that will assist in the payroll process for the employees of the City of Laguna Beach. Under the direct supervision of the Payroll Supervisor, this position coordinates the daily operations of the Citys full-cycle payroll system, including public safety; compiles, reviews and audits changes in payroll information for completeness and accuracy; reviews payroll records to ensure compliance with City policies, procedures, and regulations; reconciles California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) reports to payroll, and verifies changes to earnings reported to CalPERS; documents payroll changes in payroll ledgers and payroll master files.
Schedule: This position works on-site and has a 9/80 work schedule. The work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on alternating Fridays. City Hall is closed on alternating Fridays.
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Apply now to be part of the first review! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on May 20, 2026.
Examples of Duties
The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Accounting Technician. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:
Education: Education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school and completion of college-level coursework in basic accounting, bookkeeping, or finance. An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in accounting is highly desirable.
Experience: Three years of full-time progressively responsible accounting experience in an accounting environment, preferably in a municipal setting; or two years of full-time experience with the City as an Office Specialist. One year of technical and clerical accounting experience, preferably processing accounts payable transactions in a fast-paced, high-volume organization is highly desirable.
Supplemental Information
Application Process: All interested applicants must submit a completed online city application. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review on May 20, 2026. Applications will be screened carefully and selected applicants will be invited to undergo a Structured Panel Interview to evaluate their knowledge, skills and abilities. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of applicants deemed eligible before making selection decisions and may require a written exam. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.
Pre-employment Process: Selected candidates must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice. Education and employment verification and reference check(s) will also be conducted.
Why work for Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, retirement plans, and paid time off. The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.
The Department: The Finance Department performs all finance, accounting, business licensing, and cashiering functions for the City. The department currently has thirteen (13) positions: Director of Finance, Finance Manager, Procurement Officer, Accounting Manager, Payroll Supervisor, Senior Administrative Analyst, Administrative Analyst, two (2) Senior Accountants, and four (4) Accounting Technicians. The department prepares and monitors the Citys annual budget, administers transient occupancy tax and business improvement district collections. Primary responsibilities include daily processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, capital assets, and payroll. This department is also responsible for City Hall cashiering, incoming and outgoing mail, and issuing 13,000 parking permits biannually. Annually, the department issues more than 9,600 payroll and 7,200 vendor checks. The department also provides the accounting for approximately $137 million in revenues and $136 million in expenditures and coordinates inventory of the Citys general capital assets. And is responsible for closing the Citys financial records at year-end and the computation, review, and placement of assessments for sewer, solid waste management, and weed abatement on the County of Orange Tax Roll. An annual audit by an independent certified public accountant is administered and financed through this departments contractual service account.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Laguna Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. EEO/ADA.
Click here for the link to the MOUs.
01
I understand and acknowledge that I must thoroughly complete the application and supplemental questions, honestly, truthfully, and to the best of my ability. Qualifications for inclusion in the selection process will be based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire responses, not a resume or CV. Resumes in lieu of completed supplemental questionnaire responses will not be accepted. Incomplete responses or "see resume," "see application" responses will be grounds for disqualification.
02
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
03
How many years of payroll support experience do you possess? (Please note, experience must be detailed in your application).
04
Please describe your work experience relating to processing payroll; reviews and audits additions deletions; changes in payroll information; payroll records; compliance, policies, procedure, and regulations; reconcile California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) report to payroll; verify changes to earnings to CalPERS; document payroll changes in ledgers and master files and/or other related areas. If you do not possess any experience, please write "N/A".
05
Please describe your work experience entering cash receipts, performing end of the day balancing duties, including preparing a daily bank deposit, and processing account payable. If you do not possess any experience, please write "N/A".
06
Does the experience you described in Questions #4 and #5 include experience performed in a municipal setting?
07
Do you have experience with Tyler ERP (also known as Tyler Munis)?
Required Question
Employer City of Laguna Beach
Address 505 Forest Avenue
Laguna Beach, California, 92651
Phone (949) 715-8606
(949) 497-0312