Accounting Technician II

About the Department

About the City: 
As a future member of our team, you’ll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history — shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences — continues to inspire the city’s evolving identity.

San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It’s a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.

You’ll collaborate closely with staff across departments and contribute to maintaining accurate, compliant, and timely financial records—ensuring the City can serve the community effectively.

Position Duties

The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a dependable, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. They bring a strong foundation in accounting or finance, enjoy working with spreadsheets and systems, and take pride in delivering accurate and timely work. This individual communicates clearly, maintains confidentiality, and takes initiative to resolve issues while following established procedures.

They are comfortable managing multiple priorities—whether it’s reviewing accounts payable transactions, verifying purchase orders, reconciling expenditures, or assisting internal departments with finance-related needs. A commitment to excellent customer service and a positive attitude are key to success in this role.

• Starting the morning by reviewing your inbox for time-sensitive accounts payable requests and prioritizing urgent items.
• Reviewing accounts payable entries submitted by departments and verifying that invoices comply with City policies and procedures.
• Processing accounts payable batches and reaching out to departments to clarify discrepancies or obtain additional information.
• Verifying that purchase orders have sufficient funds to cover expenditures before finalizing transactions.
• Collaborating with departments to ensure accuracy, resolve issues, and maintain compliance with established procedures.
• Submitting accounts payable batches for approval, typically on designated processing days.
• Printing checks and posting approved batches to the ERP system once authorization is received.
• Wrapping up the day by responding to emails, documenting updates, and ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.

Every day brings opportunities to support the City’s financial operations through accuracy, collaboration, and attention to detail—making this role essential to keeping City services running smoothly.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.; and one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in performing a variety of financial, budget, and accounting operations, statistical, purchasing, recordkeeping or cashiering duties; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 

Accounting Technicians I (FLEX) may be considered for level II once they have been employed for 12 to 24 months and demonstrate the full range of responsibilities and experience to meet the higher position.
 
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver’s license is required.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience performing technical accounts payable and accounts receivable (AP/AR) functions
• Strong understanding of AP/AR processes and workflows
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices
• Ability to learn and navigate new ERP systems effectively
• Experience handling and reconciling large volumes of cash transactions with accuracy and accountability

• City rules, procedures, and practices governing cash receipting, purchasing, payroll and time reporting, and related financial transactions.
• Basic procedures and practices, documents, and terminology used in processing accounting transactions and in financial recordkeeping in assigned areas of responsibility.
• The City's financial accounting system and associated practices and procedures for processing accounting information.
• Standard office practices and procedures.
• Customer service practices and telephone etiquette.

• Operating a computer using spreadsheet and other standard business software.
• Organizing, setting priorities, and exercising sound judgment within established guidelines.
• Interpreting, applying, and reaching sound decisions in accordance with City rules, policies, and department procedures.
• Making calculations and tabulations and reviewing fiscal and related documents and information accurately and rapidly.
• Understanding and carrying out written and oral instructions.
• Learning and applying new information.
• Prepare clear and accurate financial records and reports.
• Dealing effectively with sensitive and confidential issues and situations. 
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Maintaining confidentiality of City documents and records. 
• Exercising tact and diplomacy in interpersonal dealings with sensitive situations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Recruitment Timeline

This recruitment will close on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 11:59pm, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. 

Applications review: Week of Monday, May 11, 2026

1st Interview: Week of May 17, 2026, or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept (TENTATIVE)

**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**

Other Qualifications

All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City’s official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will remain open until May 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.

Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.

Successful candidates shall be required to: 

• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.
• Degree verification
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam, which includes a Drug screen. 
• Starting salary based on education and/or experience and internal equity. 
  

E-Verify Participation

The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.

Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.uscis.gov

Disclaimers

The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at (909) 384-5161. 

This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Human Resources at 909-998-2060 or email Janet Sirob at [email protected]. 

Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.