Accounting Technician

Salary: $38.38 - $48.98 Hourly
Location : Sunnyvale, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-00167
Department: Finance
Division: Accounting
Opening Date: 12/11/2025
Closing Date: 1/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN - ACCOUNTS PAYABLERegular, Full-Time Employment Opportunity
The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for the position of Accounting Technician for the Finance Department. The current vacancy is in the accounting division. The eligibility list established will be used for the accounting division vacancies and may be used for future Accounting Technician vacancies.
The position opens Thursday, December 11, 2025, and the final filing date is Monday, January 5, 2026, at 5:00pm or after receiving 75 qualified applications, whichever is first.
Under general supervision of an assigned supervisor, provides technical accounting support in one or more of the following areas: accounts receivable, accounts payable, cashiering, auditing, revenue collections, or related functions; performs tasks related to the day-to-day operations of assigned area including inputting and running financial data, processing checks, processing exceptions, and answering questions; and performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The position of Accounting Technician is a fully qualified journey-level classification in the Accounting Technician series. The Accounting Technician series is distinguished by its focus on duties requiring knowledge of basic accounting procedures and practices. The Accounting Technician is distinguished from the higher-level classification of Senior Accounting Technician in that the Senior Accounting Technician performs more complex accounting duties.

Essential Job Functions
(May include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Performs a variety of technical accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance and processing of accounting records and financial transactions.
• Processes, codes, enters, and retrieves financial data, using computerized accounting systems.
• Verifies accounting entries; maintains and reconciles accounting or financial records related to assigned function such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, cashiering, auditing, revenue collections or related functions.
• Responds to inquiries from other departments and the public; researches discrepancies and follow-ups on outstanding issues related to areas of assignment.
• Coordinates with staff in resolving disputes
• Interprets rules, regulations, policies, ordinances and laws as it pertains to assigned job functions.
• Performs cashiering functions including processing checks, balancing cash drawer, and verifying daily cash receipts.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

Graduation from high school or tested equivalent AND
Two years of technical accounting support experience, with at least one year specific to one of the assigned functional areas, including automated financial systems.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of basic accounting and financial record keeping.
• Functions of accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, cashiering, auditing or revenue collections.
• Basic understanding of contracts, regulations, and laws specific to job functions.
• Office methods, procedures, software and equipment.
• Principles of customer service.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain accurate records and files.
• Understand and apply laws and procedures.
• Use a computerized accounting system, including data input, data inquiry, and report generation.
• Make mathematical calculations, using a calculator and operating a 10-Key pad by touch.
• Operate a computer using word processing and business software and other office equipment.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, public officials and the public.
• Demonstrate initiative and exercise good judgment in the performance of duties.
• Work independently and as a team member; recognize and set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner.

Licenses/Certificates:
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license or the ability to provide alternative transportation as approved by the appointing authority and a safe driving record.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• College coursework in finance, accounting or related field

Application and Selection Process
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & PROCESS

The application submitted must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description in order to move forward in the recruitment process with the City of Sunnyvale. The information provided in the Work Experience, Education, and Certificates/Licenses sections of the application will be used to determine if the application meets the minimum qualifications. A resume, employment history provided elsewhere in the application, or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.

Note: The minimum qualifications for experience are based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Experience included in the Work Experience section of the application is calculated to the full-time equivalent (hours are pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Volunteer experience is not considered qualifying experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources by Monday, January 5, 2026, at 5:00pm or after receiving 75 qualified applications, whichever is first.

Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at and click on JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

EXAM PROCESS

Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position.Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the oral examination process scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026(Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Director of Human Resources.)

SELECTION PROCESS

Those candidates that receive a passing score on the examination will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year, in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in an in-person selection interview with the department tentatively scheduled for the week of January 26, 2026.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as a medical exam(s) administered by a City selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION

Any successful candidate, selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e. original copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). A candidate with education obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service at the candidate's expense to determine its equivalency in the United States. Candidates may utilize any third-party agency for the evaluation. If you search 'education equivalency verification' or similar online, you will obtain results for agencies that provide this evaluation service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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(California Family Rights Act) Rights and Obligations
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Instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire:
This supplemental questionnaire will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. The supplemental information that you provide will be evaluated along with your completed application. Please limit your response to one page per question. In answering the question(s), be as specific as you can. Some questions may include multiple parts (i.e., (a), (b), (c), (d), etc.). Please make sure to address each part of each question in the supplemental questionnaire below.
Please be advised that you will be 'timed out' of this page after 30 minutes. Therefore, it is best to copy the supplemental questions that require text answers from this page into a document that you can save on your computer, produce your responses in that document, and then copy and paste the responses into the space provided below. Additionally, please save your work continuously.
The completed application and responses to supplemental questions constitute an examination. Note: qualifying experience must be reflected on the education, work experience, Certificates/Licenses section of the job application form. Please note the information provided in the supplemental question will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application.
Resumes may be attached, but they will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application or the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be used to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position.
Your responses to the questions that require you to detail your background and experience should include the following information:*

• The number of years of experience you have had performing the duties that you are describing;
• The name(s) and type(s) of organization(s) where you obtained such experience; and,
• Your role and specific responsibilities within the organization(s).

*Responses to the supplemental questions that indicate "see resume" are considered incomplete.By checking the 'Yes' response below, I indicate that I have read these instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire and in accordance with these instructions, I understand that written responses to the supplemental question(s) listed below are required, in order to evaluate my qualifications for this position and for my application to be considered complete.
Additionally, I certify that I have completed the following supplemental questionnaire on my own; the answers accurately reflect my training, education and experience; and, I understand that my responses are subject to verification.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or an equivalent (GED)?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least 2 years of technical accounting support experience, with at least 1 year specific to one of the assigned functional areas, including automated financial systems?

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe your technical accounting support experience in one or more of the following areas: accounts receivable, accounts payable, cashiering, and auditing. In your response, include the number of years of experience you have, the employer you worked for, your title, and the duties you performed. If you do not have any experience, please indicate N/A below.
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Please describe any customer service experience you have with internal and/or external customers. Please indicate N/A if you do not have any customer service experience.
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Please describe any experience you have with computer software including, but not limited to, desktop publishing and automated financial systems. Please include how you used the software in your position(s). If you do not have any experience, please indicate N/A below.
07

Please provide a specific example of how you have handled multiple priorities with competing deadlines where attention to detail is critical. If you do not have a specific example, please indicate N/A below.
08

Do you understand that this position is 8am - 5pm, five days a week and that the position is not eligible for a flex schedule or remote work?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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