JOB
The Rancho Cucamonga Finance Department is seeking an analytical and innovative Account Technician who provides outstanding customer service to employees, maintains a high level of confidentiality, adapts to new systems and processes, takes initiative, and is highly motivated, knowledgeable, diligent, and team-oriented professional to work as an Account Technician – Payroll.
The ideal candidate will adhere to the overall mission and core values of the Finance Department, will possess strong customer service and organizational skills, pay attention to detail, demonstrate the ability to perform a variety of accounting functions and to operate financial and program software.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and/or experience in the following:
- Provide outstanding customer service while maintaining a high level of confidentiality related to personal employee information and payroll-related matters.
- Assist in the audit process; review and proofread payroll reports; prepare batches for cash receipts and payroll adjusting entries; and maintain journal entry log.
- Process a complete payroll as well as shadow period checks and audit the daily deposit.
- Assist in computer system testing of Workday and Telestaff.
THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
The overall mission of the Finance Department is to provide excellent service to both our internal and external customers with the highest degree of reliability and timeliness, while maintaining appropriate financial control of City resources.
The core values of the Finance Department are:
Innovation: We encourage and support creative ideas which improve our service delivery.
Quality: We strive for quality in all endeavors and take pride in the results.
Respect: We show respect for each other, for those we serve, and for those we regulate.
Stewardship: We are faithful stewards of the public resources entrusted to us.
Teamwork: We work as a team where each employee is valued, supported, and respected. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Performs paraprofessional accounting work in the audit, maintenance or preparation of accounting records, reports, tax reports, and schedules.
Reviews time records submitted by all departments to ensure conformance with appropriate bargaining unit contracts and administrative policies and regulations; records and keys hours worked, verifies pay increases and computer file data for the current payroll period; reviews edit documents, corrects errors and balances payroll for each pay period.
Maintains payroll records including processing new hires; calculates salary changes and deferred compensation; provides information to employees regarding tax deductions, retirement, and deferred compensation.
Performs other accounting tasks assigned, such as balancing and posting, the preparation of related journal entries, preparation of account analysis and reconciliation on a computerized system.
Participates in the preparation of the annual City budget. Assists in the audit of City financial records.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to apply online at www.cityofrc.us.
Application Deadline:
July 16, 2026, 6pm
Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Resumes may be attached to completed application form as supplemental information but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will remain candidates until a final offer is accepted by the candidate who most closely meets the requirements of the City. The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.
Successful candidates shall be required to:
- Complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America
- Pass a pre-employment medical exam; and Provide proof of a valid California driver's license and be insurable
- Pass a reference and background verification
The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E-Verify
Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In accordance, the City will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information regarding E-Verify, the Federal Government's online employment eligibility verification system, please visit www.uscis.gov
Disclaimers
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In addition, the City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy that may preclude you from being hired if the City employs a relative. The City of Rancho Cucamonga makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources. For information on Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, please click here. There is a no smoking policy in effect in all City Offices and vehicles. Finally, please note that the provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at
[email protected]. Applicants may wish to visit the City's official website at www.cityofrc.us for more information.
