Description

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Position Overview

The Accounting Technician (Finance) performs moderately complex accounting and financial support tasks. This includes maintaining and reconciling general ledger and bank accounts; processing accounts payable, receivable, banking, and payroll; and preparing financial records and reports. The role requires a solid understanding of budgeting, accounting principles, and District operations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain subsidiary ledgers, reconcile balances, prepare journal entries, resolve variances, and generate reports from the District’s accounting system; assist with monthly close processes including accrual entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Process invoices, expense reports, and payment requests per District policies; verify accuracy, resolve discrepancies, ensure budget compliance, and maintain related files.
• Perform banking and cash-related tasks including reconciling bank statements to general ledger, balancing cash receipts, preparing bank deposits, and processing electronic funds transfers.
• Serve as backup payroll processor: audit and process payroll, including calculating salaries, generating reports, distributing paychecks, handling deductions and benefits, preparing and remitting tax and benefit payments, and reconciling accounts; ensure compliance with labor agreements and regulations. Report payroll changes, verify attendance data, resolve issues, and respond to inquiries on payroll and benefits.
• Research and compile data for reports; provide information on accounting policies and procedures to staff and the public.
• Manage job costing, prepare invoices, assist with inventory counts and reconciliations, and support annual audits.
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash, credit cards, and gas cards per District policies.
• Provide backup support for other accounting and clerical functions.
• Participate in safety training, report incidents, and perform duties for Twin Lakes Management Company as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks such as organizing files, drafting correspondence, and proofreading documents for compliance with laws, regulations, and District policies.
• Work overtime, weekends, or holidays as required for business needs or emergencies.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Coursework in bookkeeping and accounting. 
• At least one year of progressive experience in financial or statistical recordkeeping; public agency experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Governmental budgeting and accounting practices. 
• Financial transaction processing, recordkeeping methods, and terminology. 
• District rules for cash handling, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, and related processes. 
• General ledger systems, chart of accounts, and funding sources. 
• Fundamental accounting and internal controls. 
• Modern office practices and equipment, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position is a fully on-site role based at the District’s primary office location. Remote work or hybrid arrangements are not permitted. Regular attendance at the designated worksite is required as part of the essential functions of this position.

Mental Demands:

• Exercise independent judgment and objective reasoning.
• Self-direct, organize, and plan daily/weekly activities.
• Interpret regulations and handle interruptions or shifting priorities.
• Document information accurately and timely.

Physical Demands:

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day.
• Use hands/arms for computer operation up to 8 hours per day.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Stoop, bend, and negotiate stairways.
• Communicate verbally and in writing; hear and speak effectively in person and by phone.
• Read written and digital materials; operate vehicles and office equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

 Supervision

• Receives general supervision from the Controller.

ANNUAL SALARY: $25.54 to $34.56 hourly – Grade C

DATE OF POSTING: November 7, 2025

CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS:  November 17, 2025

LOCATION OF JOB: 744 W. 20th Street, Merced, CA 

ANTICIPATED DATE OF HIRE: To be announced

ANTICIPATED INTERVIEW DATE: To be announced

Applications/Resumes will only be accepted via the Merced Irrigation District's online application system

New users must set up an account at https://Merced.accessgovernment.net/ApplicantTracking

Assistance with this new feature can be obtained in Human Resources