Accounting Technician

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Accounting Technician performs a variety of technical clerical tasks related to the maintenance, reconciliation, and disposition of financial information, as well as the preparation and distribution of reports and financial transaction information. The Account Technician directly assists students, staff, and other clients with relevant financial queries and issues. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Incumbents in this classification perform clerical accounting functions of average difficulty requiring application of established policies and procedures.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The following duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be restricted or construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of individuals so classified, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in this classification.

1. Perform technical clerical tasks related to gathering, assembling, entering, posting, verifying, calculating, and filing relevant financial and accounting information and data. 

2. Assist with and/or directly gather, prepare, audit, and distribute financial reports, statements, and documents. Prepare and submit assigned required Federal, State, local and other designated statements, and reports. Prepare and process bank deposits, transfers, and transaction cancellations. 

3. Assist end users with inquiries related to financial transactions, accounts, balances, and procedures. 

4. Establish, monitor, maintain, audit, reconcile, and report on internal and external financial accounts in accordance with policy and procedure. Balance and reconcile transactions and accounts. 

5. Receive, track, reconcile, report, and process cash transactions. Ensure all cash and check-related transactions are documented and processed per policy

6. Assist with responding to report and/or information requests as appropriate. Assist in annual budget preparation, and periodic budget and financial reviews. 

7. Contact vendors, financial institutions, students, staff, and others as needed for matters related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reconciliation discrepancies. Track and resolve issues as appropriate. 

8. Assist and direct student workers and temporary help as assigned. 

9. Perform job-related duties as assigned.

Please click here to view the full job descriptionEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to high school graduation and two years of relevant experience performing technical clerical work in finance or accounting. 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 
Certain assignments may require a valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the district’s vehicle insurance program.

IMPORTANT:  To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts. All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.
 

RANGE 15 ON THE CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE: Initial salary placement is normally at Step 1, no higher than Step 3.  Please click here to review current salary schedule.

IMPORTANT: 

• First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by September 10, 2026, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point
• All application communications, including interview invitations, are sent through our applicant tracking system (NeoEd). Applicants are responsible for regularly monitoring their NeoEd account and ensuring that their contact information (including email address and phone number) is accurate and up to date. Failure to respond to interview invitations or other time-sensitive communications within the specified timeframe may result in removal from further consideration for the position. Due to the volume of applications received, candidates who do not respond may be considered withdrawn (no-show), and interview opportunities may be extended to other qualified applicants.

For Additional inquiries please contact:
Sheila Dorsey-Freeman
Senior Human Resources Analyst
Phone: 760-355-6413
Email: [email protected]Imperial Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

Imperial Community College is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. It is important that our employees’ values align with our District’s mission and goals for Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access.