The Cambria Community Services District is accepting applications for the Administrative Technician II or III – Accounts Payable position. The District will determine the appropriate classification based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

About the Position

Under the direction of the Administrative Department Manager performs a variety of accounting and financial  duties in accordance with District policies and procedures. The level of work requires the incumbent to possess basic accounting and office skills. Employees are expected to use good judgment based upon office procedures and general financial knowledge.

This is a position within the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) employee group.

To review the Administrative Technician class specification and position description, please click the links below.

Administrative Technician II - Accounts Payable Position DescriptionClass Specification - Administrative Technician I, II, III, IV

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform Accounts Payable functions – processing accounts payables, verifying receipt of services and/or materials, printing checks, obtaining check signatures and mailing checks as determined by the needs of the District.
• Maintain AP status files.
• Prepare and process purchase orders for the purpose of ensuring accurate processing for supplies and services in an accurate and timely manner.
• Review, revise, and establish invoice processing and payment standard operating procedures as needed to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payments according to district policies and contractual obligations.
• Review and process invoices, check requests and credit card bills.
• Act as petty cash drawer custodian, reconciling as necessary.
• Communicate with vendors in regards to status on invoices.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of vendor records and files.
• Managing high-volume matching, batching, and coding of invoices.
• Processes wait list invoice payments.
• Respond to inquiries and conduct research as needed.
• Acts as back-up to the front desk.
• Prepare correspondence as required.
• Ability to interact with the public and employees and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and employees in oral and written form. 
• All other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Guidelines

Education/Training: 

High school diploma or equivalent. Additional specialized or college-level course work in secretarial science, office procedures, business administration, or a related field is desirable. 

Experience:

• Three years of increasingly responsible clerical, secretarial, and office administrative support experience including two years of experience at a level comparable to an Administrative Technician I.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license. Must maintain satisfactory DMV record and ability to maintain insurability.

Benefits

• $57,765 to $70,214 annually (Admin Tech II)
• $70,412 to $85,586 annually (Admin Tech III)
• 12 standard paid holidays per year
• 3.08 hours biweekly (120 hrs/yr) of paid vacation
• 3.70 hours biweekly (96 hrs/yr) of sick leave
• Regular employees, after completion of their probationary period, shall be eligible for the Health Care Reimbursement Program. Eligible employees receive a credit of $1300 each January 1.
• The district pays 85% of the health premiums currently in effect for employee and dependent coverage for the lowest cost plan available to district employees offered through CalPERS.
• The district pays 85% of the dental premiums currently in effect for employee and dependent coverage for the lowest-cost plan.
• A Group Life Insurance Plan will be provided with a $25,000 life insurance policy, a $1,000 policy for each employee's spouse, and a $1,000 policy for each employee dependent under the age of 21.
• CalPERS 3% @ 60 retirement plan for covered employees hired prior to October 1, 2012, including single highest year computation and credit for unused sick leave; 2% @ 60 retirement plan for covered employees hired on or after October 1, 2012 up through December 31, 2012, including the 36 highest consecutive months’ final compensation provision; covered employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who are defined as “new members” under PEPRA will be covered by the 2% @ 62 retirement plan and the 36 highest consecutive months’ final compensation provision. Employee pays 100% of the CalPERS employee contribution.
• The district provides a Deferred Compensation 457 matching monthly contribution of $25.

Application Process

Electronic submittals are strongly preferred and should be directed to administration@cambriacsd.org and include the following: completed application, cover letter, resume, and proof of minimum qualifications. All applicants will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified for the position on the basis of experience, training, and education as submitted will move forward in the hiring process. The candidate who has successfully completed all prior phases of the hiring process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.