Accounting Technician (Public Works)

Job Description:

Accounting Technician (Public Works)

Description

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilThursday, May 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Pay & Benefits

• Accounting Technician - $31.94 - $38.83 Hourly DOQ
  

• Benefits
  
  • Medical Insurance options include HMO, PPO, HSA
    
  • Dental and Vision Insurance Paid
    
  • Vacation & Holiday Compensation
    
  • Deferred Compensation
    
  • CalPERS Retirement
    
  • Educational Incentive & Bilingual Pay
    

A New Opportunity and what you’ll do...

The City of Ventura is hiring! We’re seeking an Accounting Technician to support asset management efforts in our Public Works Department - Fleet Maintenance Division.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative Public Works team that is vital to keeping the City’s Fleet operations running smoothly. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working with others, and brings accounting experience and strong data asset management skills to support the essential services our community relies on daily.

What You’ll Do

As our next Asset Management Accounting Technician, you’ll play a vital role in managing the full lifecycle of City fleet assets - from acquisition to disposal. You’ll help ensure vehicles are licensed, permitted, fueled, and accounted for properly while supporting day-to-day operational needs and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining the Fleet Asset Management System for accurate lifecycle tracking of the City’s 460 vehicles and equipment, including all associated repair and maintenance costs.
  
• Coordinating the acquisition and disposal of City fleet assets in accordance with procurement policies.
  
• Administering vehicle licensing, State and local permits for fuel and emissions, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  
• Accurately tracking and maintaining fuel inventory levels to support daily operations and emergency response readiness.
  
• Calculating and filing Federal and State fuel taxes quarterly.
  
• Maintaining detailed records to support internal audits and regulatory compliance reporting.
  
• Manage Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) licensing and registration for City vehicles to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
  

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate for this role:

• Thrives on accuracy and pays close attention to detail
  
• Enjoys working with data systems and accounting software
  
• Takes pride in supporting operations behind the scenes
  
• Works well independently and as part of a collaborative team
  
• Is motivated by meaningful work that supports essential City services
  

Experience and Qualifications for Success!

A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent tocompletion of high schoolplussome college-level courseworkin bookkeeping or accounting, andthree yearsof increasingly responsible fiscal support experience related to the preparation and maintenance of financial, fiscal, and other accounting records, general accounting (accounts payable/receivable), bookkeeping, payroll processing, or asset acquisition/disposal related to the assigned area (fleet vehicle, payroll) which includes experience using automated information systems.

An associate’s degree with major coursework in accounting is desirable.

License: Class C California driver's license required.

Apply Now!

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs .

• It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
  
• After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application.
  

Start Your Journey... Follow the Process

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilThursday, May 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

• All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
  

• A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process. Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the examination process has been completed. Initial panel interviews may be conducted via video teleconference. Selected applicants will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.
  

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

The Hiring Process

To learn about our hiring process, visit our City’s Career Page - Hiring Process page for a detailed overview.

Learn More - Essential Information

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by clicking here Accounting Technician.

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov . or Armando Mendoza at amendoza@cityofventura.ca.gov .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

Salary:

$31.94 - 38.83 Hourly