The Anaheim Convention Center is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support the Accounting Division. The Accounting Specialist performs a variety of clerical accounting duties of moderate difficulty. Qualified candidates must possess experience in performing journey-level clerical accounting work such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, events, payroll and journal entries. Additionally, candidates must be proficient in utilizing Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and customer service oriented.
The Anaheim Convention Center reigns as the largest exhibit facility on the West Coast, having hosted such large, well-attended events as the Winter NAMM Show, Disney's D23 Expo and Natural Products Expo West. Originally opened in 1967, the ACC currently spans 53 acres and offers 1.8 million square feet of function space and many dynamic features. The ACC completed its seventh expansion in Fall of 2017, providing an additional 200,000 square feet of flexible meeting space to our guests.
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices
Perform a variety of intermediate level accounting work in specialized areas, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, events, and payroll for a satellite facility.
Receive, compare and match various documents, such as purchase orders, receiving documents, invoices, credit card receipts, bail receipts, contracts, tax schedules, payroll lists, billings, warrants, personnel status charges and time cards/timesheets.
Process payments against purchase orders, warrant requests from City departments, and direct payments for contract work performed for various City departments including Public Works progress payments; count, reconcile and deposit daily receipt of cash, checks, and credit cards.
File materials, such as account payable invoices, daily balance sheets with receipts, contracts with invoices, monthly reconciliations, and accounting transaction forms, into established filing system; create new vendor files.
Prepare, review, and process all invoices from assigned vendors; process direct payments for contract work performed for various City departments including Public Works contracts; compose and communicate routing correspondence with employees, vendors, tenants, customers and other agency officials; research information, answer questions and resolve problems and discrepancies.
Review routine tenant contracts, compile data to support charges to tenants, prepare billing worksheets, including paramedic fee program documents, and prepare invoices and warrant requests; create spreadsheets and databases to monitor contracts and agreements.
Monitor depositor trust fund accounts to ensure minimum balances are maintained, report overages and shortages to supervisor, process payments against the accounts, and conduct collection call to notify customers that there is a shortage in their account.
May assist in budget preparation by compiling necessary information manually or by using computer-based records pertaining to budgets, accounts, inventories and other financial operations; prepare financial information for supervisor.
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities are as follows:
Experience: Performing journey-level clerical accounting work; basic electronic spreadsheet usage, basic word processing usage.
Knowledge of: Basic accounting principles; business math and record keeping methods; Microsoft Office or Suite, business math and record keeping methods; Department operations and City’s policies and procedures.
Ability to: Perform accurate and appropriate basic accounting functions; give accurate and timely information; prepare accurate billing worksheets, invoices and warrant requests; operate a computer; learn the use of City software applications applicable to the position; operate a calculator quickly and accurately; maintain accurate records and files; operate a variety of office equipment such as a typewriter, 10-key calculator, computer, copier, scanner, fax machine, postage meter, and microfiche reader with accuracy; recognize and reconcile discrepancies in accounting records; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work, solve mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately.
***** IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION *****
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. The selection process will consist of a minimum of skills examination and oral interview.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
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