Description
Join the City of Lafayette as Our New Accounting Technician!
The City of Lafayette (pop. 24,000) is on the hunt for a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounting Technician to join our incredible team! Nestled among tree-studded hillsides with a vibrant downtown and top-rated schools, Lafayette is known for its semi-rural charm and welcoming small-town feel.
Our residents value personalized service and innovative solutions that reflect the community’s unique character and priorities. As an Accounting Technician , you’ll be a key player in ensuring our city’s operations run smoothly, helping preserve Lafayette’s one-of-a-kind appeal.
This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to work with a group of passionate, fun, and talented professionals dedicated to making a difference.
Ideal Candidate
As an Accounting Technician, you’ll be an integral part of the Administrative Services Department. You’ll take on responsibilities like:
- Reviewing and processing invoices for city expenditures.
- Preparing and organizing checks for review and approval.
- Reconciling daily deposits for accuracy and addressing miscoded entries.
- Monitoring petty cash accounts.
- Managing accounts receivable in collaboration with city departments.
- Preparing 1099s for vendors.
- Preparing annual reports for external agencies.
- Assisting with payroll as part of cross-training with the Accountant position.
We’re seeking a candidate with:
- Knowledge of public and governmental accounting principles and practices.
- Hands-on experience with bookkeeping and accounting tasks like accounts payable, receivable, and payroll.
- Ability to multitask and problem solve.
- Superior customer service skills.
- An Associate of Arts degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- At least two years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a public agency or private firm.
A combination of education and experience that allows you to excel in this role will also be considered.
Benefits
- Retirement Security – Up to 15% City-paid contributions to a 401-A plan, including a 5% match for a total potential contribution amount of 20%. Ability to also enroll into additional voluntary 457 plan. We do not participate in CalPERS retirement.
- Health & Wellness – City covers 95% of health and dental insurance costs for employees and their eligible dependents or provides an allowance equal to 15% of salary towards deferred compensation plan if you have alternate medical coverage.
- Life Insurance – City provides a fully paid $50,000 life insurance policy.
- Ancillary Benefits – Optional Vision, FSA & Commuter plans, and supplemental Life Insurance available.
- Generous Time Off – 11.5 days of starting vacation accrual, 12 days of sick leave accrual, and 13 paid holidays.
- Commuter Reimbursement – Receive 50% reimbursement on BART fare commuting to and from work.
- Employee Assistance Program – Free and confidential support for personal and professional challenges including counseling, financial wellness coaching, legal consultation, and more for employees and their eligible dependents.
Special Instructions
Step into a rewarding role in an amazing city! To apply to be our next Accounting Technician, fill out the online application here.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Lafayette, where your talents will shine and your contributions will make a real impact!