About PRISM

Accounting Technician

One of the CSAC EIA's greatest assets is its staff. EIA employees are smart, creative, hard working, and passionate individuals working in areas ranging from loss prevention, claims administration, information technology, accounting, and risk pool administration. Working here requires energy, commitment, and teamwork. At the same time, we offer a great work environment built upon our Core Values of People, Families, Trust, Integrity, and Growth. We are looking for an individual who shares these values to join the EIA team.

About CSAC Excess Insurance Authority

The EIA is a joint powers authority of California public entities, which was established in 1979 to provide insurance and risk management services to California’s counties. Since then, our membership has expanded beyond the counties to include numerous other public agencies such as cities, schools, joint powers authorities, fire districts, etc. 

The EIA operates various risk-sharing pools, which provide insurance and risk management services to its members for lines of business including workers’ compensation, general liability, property, medical malpractice, and employee benefits. 

About the Position

The Accounting Technician will, under the direction of the Senior Accountant, provide general office support related to accounting, human resources and employee benefit operations.  Duties include:

• Performing data entry;
• Generating accounts payable and/or accounting reports;
• Performing special HR, Employee Benefit and Accounting department projects;
• Maintaining personnel and accounting records including filing and archiving;
• Preparing agendas and minutes for assigned meetings;
• Providing backup support to the Receptionist;
• Providing a high level of customer service to internal and external customers;
• Performing other duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience, that requires advanced computer skills and basic

accounting knowledge and familiarity with accounting software; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, including but not limited to:

• Using a computer and applicable software applications, including at least intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe;
• Basic knowledge of A/P
• Proficient in using accounting software;
• Performing basic mathematical calculations;
• Maintaining confidential information/records;
• Performing accurate data entry;
• Operating standard office equipment;
• Tabulating, recording, and balancing transactions;
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting information;
• Setting priorities and handling multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Preparing reports;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements of this position typically include: reaching, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, repetitive motions, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move. 

Licensing Requirements

A valid California Driver’s license is required.  Proof of auto insurance with no exclusion for business use is required.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $3,455 to $4,146 per month.  Salary is depended on experience and qualifications.  A generous benefit package is provided including Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) health benefits, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, PERS retirement, deferred compensation program, sick leave, vacation leave, and section 125 cafeteria benefits.  EIA employees do not pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion of the cost.

Application Procedure

Interested persons must submit a resume and a completed application packet to the Human Resources Manager at CSAC Excess Insurance Authority by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2018.  Please visit our website at www.csac-eia.org to obtain an application.   Please submit the entire application packet to abateman@csac-eia.org. 

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