APPLICATION
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DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Accounting Technician I — The Accounting Technician I
is the entry level class that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under
immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine accounting and customer service duties while learning
City policies and procedures. As experience is gained,
there is greater independence of action within established
guidelines. This classification is alternatively staffed with
Accounting Technician II and incumbents may advance to
the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of
the higher level class.
Accounting Technician II — The Accounting Technician II
is the journey level class expected to perform the full
scope of clerical and technical accounting and customer
service activities, and related support duties with minimum supervision. Assignments are characterized by the
presence of fairly clear guidelines from which to make
decisions and the availability of supervision when required. This classification is distinguished from the next
higher classification of Senior Accounting Technician in
that the latter is responsible for performing the more complex duties, including payroll, budget reports and preparing general ledger, income statements, and balance sheets,
and may provide lead direction and oversight.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking,
kneeling, squatting and stooping in the performance
of daily activities. The position also requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in data
entry and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires both near
and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents. Acute hearing is required when
providing phone and personal service. The need to
lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required.
MAY 15, 2015
Please submit Cover Letter
and Resume with your
Application!
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A CCOUNTING
T ECHNICIAN I/ I I
$2,300.9 7 — $3 ,80 7.41 M ONTHLY
$27,611. 64 — $ 45, 688.92 A NNUALLY
( 3 % A N N U AL I N C R E A SE T H R OU G H F Y 2 0 1 7 - 1 8 )
Attention: City Clerk, City of Hughson
7018 Pine St./ P.O. Box 9
Hughson, CA 95326
BENEFITS PACKAGE
 Participation in the Public Employees Retire-
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ment System at 2.7% @ 55 for current members
(PERS 2.0% @ 62 for new members).
Employer contributed Health Savings Account
(H.S.A.) of $3,000 single/$6,000 family annually.
Employer contribution to Medical, Dental and
Vision plan for employee and dependents to a
maximum of $920 per month, City and employee
share equally in costs above the maximum
thresholds.
11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 8 hours
of sick leave monthly.
Life Insurance at $50,000.
Vacation accrual of 8 hours monthly (less than 5
years), 11.32 hours (5-9 years), 14 hours (10-14
years), and 16 hours (15+ years).
$25 match for PERS or Hartford 457 Deferred
Compensation Plan.
* The City does not participate in Social Security
and is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) *
Welcome to the City of Hughson!
The City of Hughson is a small (approx. 7,118)
but prospering agricultural community
nestled in the heart of California's Central
Valley. Although Hughson is a growing
community, it still maintains the unique small
hometown feel that long time residents
have always associated with the City.
7018 Pine Street
Hughson, CA 95326
www.hughson.org
THE ORGANIZATION: The City of Hughson was incorporated as a General Law City on December 9, 1972.
The City is governed by a five-member City Council, and
Council Members are elected at-large.
The City operates with the support of 15 staff in the delivery of sewer, water, and general government services. The
Finance Department is responsible for the following areas:
utility billing, payroll, business license, community center
and park rentals, and accounts payable and receivable. The
City is currently negotiating a new franchise agreement for
the collection and transportation of refuse within the city.
The staffing consists of an Accounting Manager, an Accounting Technician II, a part-time Office Assistant II, and
a newly hired Finance Director.
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I / I I
Under general supervision, learns to perform and performs
clerical and technical accounting activities, including billing and billing adjustment, financial record keeping and/or
transactions, accounts payable and receivable, cashiering,
and business licenses; performs a variety of customer service duties, which may include acting as the City’s main
receptionist or assisting utility customers; prepares staff
reports as required; picks-up and sorts mail; deposits funds
into the bank daily; performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)
Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge,
skills and abilities necessary for an Accounting Technician I/II. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of:
Accounting Technician I: One year of general clerical
accounting experience, and a high school diploma or
equivalent, supplemented by course work in accounting,
bookkeeping, or a related field. Accounting Technician
II: In addition to the above, one year of experience in
general clerical accounting equivalent to that of an Accounting Technician I at the City of Hughson.
License/Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a
valid Class C California driver’s license.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to
the following)
Learns to perform and performs clerical and technical accounting activities, including billing and billing adjustment, financial
record keeping and/or transactions, accounts payable and receivable, cashiering, and business licenses; performs a variety
of customer service duties, which may include acting as the
City’s main receptionist or assisting utility customers; prepares
staff reports as required; picks-up and sorts mail; deposits funds
into the bank daily.
Adjusts billing fees for water, sewer and refuse to reflect prorating and/or finance charges; enters and posts payments; sends
various notices to customers; cuts off accounts for nonpayment; gives a monthly list to Public Works for shut-offs.
Sets up accounts for water, sewer and refuse; prepares vacation
turn-off/on for water, sewer and refuse customers; processes
late payments; collects payments, including checks and cash;
issues receipts; sets up and tracks payment arrangements; balances daily cash deposit entires and runs reports.
Assigns and prepares purchase orders; acts as a liaison to vendors; assign purchase order numbers; order supplies.
Issues Home Occupation permits; prepares related staff letters;
sends notices to neighbors; prepares a list of the conditions for
the permit; receives City Council approval for issued permits;
issues business licenses; posts new and renewal business license payments; assists with Building permits and Capital Improvement Development fees as needed.
Prepares a variety of staff reports and warrant lists for City
Council meetings; assists in preparing the City Council and
Planning Commission agendas.
Sorts, distributes, retrieves and takes mail to and from the post
office; retrieves payments out of the drop box; serves on various committees and advisory boards.
Performs accounts payable; monitors budgets; communicates
budget balances with departments; processes transfers to cover
payable warrants; runs month end reports.
Responds to inquiries in person or by phone; directs customers
to the appropriate department; answers a variety of questions;
calls appropriate staff to the counter to assist customers; enters
miscellaneous receipts such as building permit fees, yard sale
fees, police fees, and public records copy fees.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS:
Knowledge of: Modern principles and practices of financial record keeping, transaction codes, bookkeeping, utility billing and basic governmental accounting; cash handling techniques; business license ordinances and fees;
basic principles of mathematics; applicable federal, state
and local laws, codes and regulations; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; standard office
procedures, practices and equipment; modern office
equipment, including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and
report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling
and grammar; occupational hazards and standard safety
practices.
Ability to: Prepare, maintain and reconcile various financial, accounting and statistical records; keep accurate
records; perform cashiering duties accurately; perform
mathematical calculations quickly and accurately; interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations; read, interpret and record data accurately; organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments; work
independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; analyze a complex
issue, and develop and implement an appropriate response; follow written and oral directions; observe safety
principles and work in a safe manner; communicate
clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Skill to: Operate an office computer and a variety of
word processing, spreadsheet and software applications,
including billing and financial systems.