Accounting Technician

The City of Laguna Beach is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of Accounting Technician (Payroll) in the Finance Division of the Administrative Services Department.

What you'll do: We are looking for a detail-oriented, team player that will assist in the payroll process for the employees of the City of Laguna Beach. Under the direct supervision of the Payroll Supervisor, this position coordinates the daily operations of the City's full-cycle payroll system, including public safety; compiles, reviews and audits changes in payroll information for completeness and accuracy; reviews payroll records to ensure compliance with City policies, procedures, and regulations; reconciles California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) reports to payroll, and verifies changes to earnings reported to CalPERS; documents payroll changes in payroll ledgers and payroll master files.

Schedule: This position works on-site and has a 9/80 work schedule. The work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on alternating Fridays. City Hall is closed on alternating Fridays.

You'll be awesome at:

• Professional integrity and ethics
• Professional and technical expertise
• Customer focus
• Self-management
• The ability to plan and prioritize
• Administrative skills and attention to detail
• Responsibility and dependability
• Strong organizational skills

Apply now to be part of the first review! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on May 20, 2026.