Accounting Technician I/II

Salary : $80,958.72 - $103,533.72 Annually
Location : 1500 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 55-26-216/217
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 8
Weighting Plan: 100% Oral, Qualifying Written

Description
The Position:

Accounting Technician I

This is the entry-level class within the Accounting Technician series in the classified service. Performs routine accounting and payroll duties including maintaining financial and payroll records, processing transactions, and assisting with reconciliations and reports. Interfaces with other City departments, auditors, business entities, governmental jurisdiction and general public to exchange information related to assigned financial or payroll function. Performs related duties as assigned.
Accounting Technician II

This is the second level classification in the Accounting Technician series. Performs advanced paraprofessional accounting and payroll duties including maintaining financial and payroll records, processing and reconciling transactions, and preparing related reports and documentation. Interfaces with other City departments, auditors, business entities, governmental jurisdiction and general public to exchange information related to assigned financial or payroll function. May perform more complex processing and reconciliation work and related duties as assigned.

This Recruitment is for the Payroll and General Ledger Unit within the Accounting Division.

Additional Information:

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write "see resume, NA, or personnel file."). Years of experience are considered on the basis of full-time-equivalent experience (2080 hours per year). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application packets may be submitted online through the "Apply Now" feature on the job announcement at Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of November 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITIONS ADHERING TO ALL APPLICABLE CITY POLICIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CMD 033- EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES.
The annual salary range for Accounting Technician I is $80,958.72 - $103,533.72. The annual salary range for Accounting Technician II is $84,953.64 - $108,894.12. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.

Minimum Qualifications
Accounting Technician I

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Two (2) years of work experience in Finance/Accounting (accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, or general accounting);
• Experience with electronic spreadsheet and word processing programs; and
• Experience with online financial systems.

Acceptable Substitution:

College coursework in a related field may be substituted for the required work experience in Finance/Accounting on a year for year basis.
License/Certifications:

None
Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with on-line financial and/or payroll systems;
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financial or Human Resources/Payroll Systems.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
• May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in the performance of their duties.

Accounting Technician II

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Three (3) years of work experience in Finance/Accounting (accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, or general accounting);
• Experience with electronic spreadsheet and word processing programs; and
• Experience with online financial systems.

Acceptable Substitution:

College coursework in a related field can be substituted for the required work experience in Finance/Accounting on a year for year basis, up to two (2) years.
License/Certifications:

None
Desirable Qualifications:

Experience with PeopleSoft Financial or Human Resources/Payroll Systems.
Other Requirements:

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
• May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in the performance of their duties.

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification for the Accounting Technician I classification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification for the Accounting Technician II classification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
If applying for Accounting Technician I, you may qualify for:

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS: This position qualifies for Veteran's Preference Points. Applicants who have separated from service (Active Duty Status) must submit proof of honorable discharge (Form DD214) with their application at time of filing or will be ineligible to have points added to their final score.
If applying for Accounting Technician II, you may qualify for:

PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS:Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score.