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Accounting Technician
Santa Cruz County
Post Date
May 18, 2026
Closing Date
June 19, 2026
Salary
Salary: $5,931 – 7,509 / Month** September 2026 – 3.5% increase to base pay
Description
The County of Santa Cruz is seeking Accounting Technician to join the team in the Auditor-Controller’s Office! We offer a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement benefits!
THE JOB: Under direction, perform responsible paraprofessional accounting work which entails the continuing application of technical accounting principles and procedures which require considerable interpretive ability and judgment; and do related work as required. The current vacancy is in the Auditor-Controller’s Office. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies county-wide during the life of the eligible list.
Qualifications
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be:
Three years of responsible clerical accounting experience at the journey or higher level that demonstrates application or possession of the required knowledge and abilities. Formal education in bookkeeping or accounting of up to one year may be substituted for the required experience on an hour-for-hour basis.
Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of accounting clerical methods, practices, and terminology. Working knowledge of office procedures and practices; basic cost and fund accounting practices; the principles and practices of bookkeeping; and automated and manual bookkeeping systems. Some knowledge of budgetary processes and procedures.
Accounting Technician
Santa Cruz County
Post Date
May 18, 2026
Closing Date
June 19, 2026
Salary
Salary: $5,931 – 7,509 / Month** September 2026 – 3.5% increase to base pay
Description
The County of Santa Cruz is seeking Accounting Technician to join the team in the Auditor-Controller’s Office! We offer a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement benefits!
THE JOB: Under direction, perform responsible paraprofessional accounting work which entails the continuing application of technical accounting principles and procedures which require considerable interpretive ability and judgment; and do related work as required. The current vacancy is in the Auditor-Controller’s Office. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies county-wide during the life of the eligible list.
Qualifications
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be:
Three years of responsible clerical accounting experience at the journey or higher level that demonstrates application or possession of the required knowledge and abilities. Formal education in bookkeeping or accounting of up to one year may be substituted for the required experience on an hour-for-hour basis.
Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of accounting clerical methods, practices, and terminology. Working knowledge of office procedures and practices; basic cost and fund accounting practices; the principles and practices of bookkeeping; and automated and manual bookkeeping systems. Some knowledge of budgetary processes and procedures.
Salary : $5,931 - $7,509