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Accounting Technician

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At the Orange County Sanitation District our Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we'd love to invite you to explore our career opportunities further.

Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and Respect We aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service. Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts. Customer Service, Transparency, and Accountability We are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders. Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals. Safety We are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices.

OC San is currently looking to fill the role of an Accounting Technician. Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical accounting duties associated with accounts payable, accounts receivable, permit processing, delinquent accounts, and the sewer user fee program; provides information and assistance to the general public; maintains files and records; and performs a variety of tasks related to assigned area of responsibility; and performs duties as assigned. Specifically, this position:

• Performs a variety of routine clerical and technical accounting duties associated with accounts payable, accounts receivable, permit processing, delinquent accounts, and the sewer user fee program.
• Receives and sorts invoices by type; makes copies of invoices and sends copies to end user responsible for approval; matches incoming approved invoices with originals; matches invoices and receiving documents with contracts and/or purchase orders.
• Processes invoices for distribution to public and private sector agencies for services provided by OC San; generates, maintains, and mails invoices to customers; forwards copies of requested billings to appropriate departments.
• Reviews requests for sewer service fee adjustments; calculates fees and corrects any charges; researches data submitted; follows up with requestor; determines rebate and account validity; confirms parcels associated with request before refunding any overcharges.
• Compiles, enters, and maintains water and tax data for OC San permit program; responds to calls regarding the permit program; explains billing and/or water and tax information on invoices; compares discharge data with previous year for quality control in annual reconciliation.
• Generates annual reconciliation and quarterly billings for permittees; makes billing changes as necessary; issues new billings or credits if needed; processes refund checks or applies credits to appropriate accounts.
• Receives monies from external and internal customers; codes, reconciles, and processes accounts receivable into OC San's computer system; processes refund checks or applies credits to appropriate accounts; prepares journal entries; prepares daily deposits.

Required:

1. High school diploma or G.E.D., supplemented by specialized training or coursework in finance, accounting, or a related field.
2. Two (2) years of clerical accounting experience.

Desired:

• Computer skills using such applications as JD Edwards Enterprise One ERP, Microsoft Excel, as well as the ability to use a 10 Key by touch.
• Experience with county assessor parcel records, utility billing systems, and related research activities.
• Public sector accounting related experience.

Vacancies: 1 (an eligible list may be established for future vacancies)

Apply online at: www.ocsan.gov/careers

APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: Monday, June 29, 2026; 5:00 P.M. (or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received)

*Hiring Salary Range (effective July 10, 2026): $39.18 - $43.20/Hour (starting salary will be within this range based upon qualifications)

Ten working days paid vacation after one year of service; eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday; sick leave; group life insurance; group disability insurance; group health insurance, dependent coverage available, including medical, dental, and vision, employee contribution is required; a retirement plan (Orange County Employees Retirement System) and the option of participating in a deferred compensation plan as well as other optional benefits. A credit union is available. Benefits are subject to the Board of Directors' periodic determination (usually annually) and the meet and confer process, and are therefore subject to change. The District makes a generous contribution toward the cost of these benefits.