Accounting Assistant

### City of Santa Ana

## Accounting Assistant

SALARY

$28.58 - $38.32 Hourly

$4,954.00 - $6,642.00 Monthly

$59,448.00 - $79,704.00 Annually

LOCATION

City Hall - Ross Annex, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA

JOB TYPE

Full-time

JOB NUMBER

2027-00108 (MC)

DEPARTMENT

Planning and Building

OPENING DATE

10/06/2026

CLOSING DATE

10/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

BARGAINING UNIT

SEIU

SALARY

$28.58 - $38.32 Hourly

$4,954.00 - $6,642.00 Monthly

$59,448.00 - $79,704.00 Annually

LOCATION

City Hall - Ross Annex, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA

JOB TYPE

Full-time

JOB NUMBER

2027-00108 (MC)

DEPARTMENT

Planning and Building

OPENING DATE

10/06/2026

CLOSING DATE

10/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

BARGAINING UNIT

SEIU

### Description

The job announcement will be posted for one (1) week from October 6, 2026 to October 13, 2026 for informational purposes only. Applications will not be accepted during this time. The application period will be open from October 14, 2026 to October 20, 2026, 11:59 PM. Interested candidates should return at that time to submit an application.

The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community.

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of routine clerical work involved in receiving, distributing and maintaining financial and statistical records, receiving and disbursing cash.

There are currently two vacancies, one in the Planning and Building Agency and one in the Police Department. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout the City.

### Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To

Gathers, assembles, tabulates, checks, and posts financial and statistical data. Makes extensions and computes charges or rates from established schedules. Maintains simple accounts, posting entries from supporting documents and records, including verifications of invoices with supporting documents. Verifies eligibility for and issues various permits or licenses, provides information, and answers complaints in accordance with established policy. May compute payroll. Accepts payments and fees as well as ensures prompt payment for City purchases. Makes change and issues receipts. Guards against receipt of counterfeit money and post-dated checks. Assists in tracking worthless checks and verifying dates and signatures. Records and balances records of expenditures for budgetary control. Operates ten-key adding machines, calculators, personal computers, and similar office machines. May balance petty cash accounts. May calculate and record labor, material, equipment and other cost data for departmental projects. May serve at a public counter. May perform light typing assignments and receipt of incoming mail. Performs other functions as assigned.

### Minimum Qualifications

Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, including or supplemented by courses in office practices, and experience in performing financial, statistical or other clerical work, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: modern office practices and procedures; business English, spelling and arithmetic; methods of handling, receipting, and maintaining records of money received.

Skill in: making arithmetic computations; filing; maintaining office records; the operation of office equipment, including ten-key adding machines, calculators, and personal computers.

Ability to: make change with speed and accuracy; understand and follow oral and written directions; apply good judgment in making minor decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

NOTE: Certain positions in the City may require bilingual fluency in English and a second language.

### Selection Process

All applicants are required to complete and submit a City application form online and answer the supplemental questionnaire. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: [Online Employment Application Guide]([external link]

Applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department. Those applicants possessing the most pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include:

Written Examination (Tentatively scheduled for October 29, 2026) :(Weight of 50%) will evaluate applicants' knowledge of principles and methods, which may include questions on business arithmetic, business vocabulary, business theory, and applied bookkeeping. Candidates need a minimum passing score in order to continue in the process.

Performance Examination (Tentatively scheduled for October 29 , 2026): (Qualifying) will assess the applicants' ability to verify numerical data for accuracy within a specified time frame.

Oral Interview Examination (Tentatively scheduled for November 18, 2026): (Weight of 50%) will evaluate the applicants' experience, training, education and abilities in relation to those factors which are essential for successful performance on the job.

Candidates must achieve a passing score in every component of the selection process in order to be placed on the eligible list. The Human Resources Department may waive one or more examination components. When one weighted examination component is waived, the remaining section will receive a weight of 100%.

_The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation._

EmployerCity of Santa Ana

Address

Human Resources, M-24

PO Box 1988

Santa Ana, California, 92702

Phone

714-647-5340

Website[[external link]

EmployerCity of Santa AnaPhone

714-647-5340

Website[[external link]

Human Resources, M-24

PO Box 1988

Santa Ana, California, 92702

Accounting Assistant Supplemental Questionnaire QUESTION 1

Failure to complete a thorough application, including the "Work Experience" section, may result in your application not being considered. Resumes and other document attachments will not be considered in lieu of a complete application for this position. You must acknowledge that you understand and agree to this statement in order to be considered for this position. Do you understand and agree?

I understand and agree

I do not understand or agree

• QUESTION 2

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

Did not graduate high school / did not obtain GED

Graduated high school / obtained GED

Completed some college-level coursework or obtained Associate degree

Obtained Bachelor's degree

Obtained Graduate degree

• QUESTION 3

Have you completed any courses in office practices, accounting, finance, or closely related subjects?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 4

How many years of experience do you possess in performing financial, statistical or other clerical work?

None

Less than 1 year

At least 1 year, less than 2 years

At least 2 years, less than 3 years

At least 3 years, less than 4 years

At least 4 years or more

• QUESTION 5

Do you have any experience working in a government agency or public sector in accounting?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 6

Do you have any experience with payroll?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 7

As described in the job bulletin, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies throughout the City of Santa Ana. Please indicate which department(s) you are NOT interested in being referred to, if any, should there be a vacancy.

City Attorney

Clerk of the Council

City Manager

Community Development

Finance and Management Services

Information Technology

Library Services

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services

Human Resources

Planning and Building

Police Department

Public Works

• QUESTION 8

Candidates placed on the eligibility list may be considered for other City openings including the Police Department (PD). For employment in the PD, a thorough police background investigation will be conducted. To view the list of hiring guidelines for the Police Department, please visit [external link]

I acknowledge I have read and understood this statement.

Yes

No

• Required Question