Accounting Technician Public Works
Accounting Technician Public Works
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Job 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
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 youll do
The City of Ventura is hiring! Were 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 Citys Fleet operations running smoothly. Were 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 Youll Do
As our next Asset Management Accounting Technician youll play a vital role in managing the full lifecycle of City fleet assets from acquisition to disposal. Youll help ensure vehicles are licensed permitted fueled and accounted for properly while supporting daytoday operational needs and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Maintaining the Fleet Asset Management System for accurate lifecycle tracking of the Citys 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 Were 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 collegelevel 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 associates degree with major coursework in accounting is desirable.
License: Class C California drivers license required.
Apply Now!
Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at 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 EMail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your online 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 Citys 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 Citys 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 . or Armando Mendoza at .
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 93853 email:
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!
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
