How to hire an accounting technician

Accounting technician hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring accounting technicians in the United States:

In the United States, the median cost per hire an accounting technician is $1,633.
It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new accounting technician to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire an accounting technician, step by step

To hire an accounting technician, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire an accounting technician:

Here's a step-by-step accounting technician hiring guide:

Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
Step 3: Make a budget
Step 4: Write an accounting technician job description
Step 5: Post your job
Step 6: Interview candidates
Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new accounting technician
Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does an accounting technician do?

An accounting technician is responsible for evaluating financial information procedures to support accounting and taxation tasks, verifying the accuracy of account statements for the reference of accountants. Accounting technicians manage the payroll processes, generate invoices, perform account reconciliations, analyze account receivables, prepare budget reports, and monitor the company's financial transactions. Accounting technicians should always adhere to taxation legislation, comply with accounting disciplines, and coordinate with the account management for any findings and concerns, requiring them to have excellent communication and analytical skills.

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Identify your hiring needs

First, determine the employments status of the accounting technician you need to hire. Certain accounting technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

Determine employee vs contractor status

Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

An accounting technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, accounting technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

This list presents accounting technician salaries for various positions.

Type of Accounting Technician	Description	Hourly rate
Accounting Technician	Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks produce financial records for organizations. They record financial transactions, update statements, and check financial records for accuracy.	$14-25
Charge Bookkeeper	A full charge bookkeeper's primary job is to manage and handle all the accounts of a small or medium-sized business. They are responsible for overseeing the accounting duties for a company, including billing customers, preparing bank statements and tax returns, and processing timesheets... Show more	$17-27
Bookkeeper	Bookkeepers are employees who are in charge of the company's general ledger. They are well-versed in basic accounting principles, and they apply these in their work... Show more	$14-25

Create an ideal candidate profile
Common skills:
- Customer Service
- Financial Reports
- Payroll
- Purchase Orders
- Data Entry
- Reconciliations
- Journal Entries
- General Ledger Accounts
- Travel Vouchers
- Financial Transactions
- Financial Statements
- Management System
- Ledgers
- Financial Data
Check all skills
Responsibilities:
- Develop expertise in use of PeopleSoft system to manage balance accounts for quarterly investment portfolio.
- Reconcile the agency SPCC statement each month
- Audit includes reviewing SPCC invoices and receipts to ensure appropriate tax exemptions are follow.
- Analyze cases to determine if ICD-9 and CPT codes are covered benefits according to insurance's medical policy.
- Apply GAAP following applicable federal regulations.
- Maintain adherence to university accounting and GAAP standards.
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Make a budget

Including a salary range in your accounting technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An accounting technician can vary based on:

Location. For example, accounting technicians' average salary in west virginia is 44% less than in district of columbia.
Seniority. Entry-level accounting technicians 42% less than senior-level accounting technicians.
Certifications. An accounting technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an accounting technician's salary.

Average accounting technician salary

$41,337yearly

$19.87 hourly rate

Entry-level accounting technician salary

$31,000 yearly salary

Updated January 20, 2026

Average accounting technician salary by state

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	California	$50,873	$24
2	District of Columbia	$49,968	$24
3	Washington	$49,362	$24
4	Alaska	$48,311	$23
5	Illinois	$45,101	$22
6	Colorado	$43,784	$21
7	Minnesota	$42,476	$20
8	Oregon	$41,870	$20
9	Arizona	$41,071	$20
10	Ohio	$40,253	$19
11	Michigan	$39,272	$19
12	Montana	$38,858	$19
13	Iowa	$37,781	$18
14	Indiana	$37,540	$18
15	Kansas	$37,337	$18
16	Texas	$37,206	$18
17	Virginia	$36,777	$18
18	Missouri	$36,760	$18
19	New Mexico	$36,526	$18
20	Georgia	$36,515	$18

Average accounting technician salary by company

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	W. R. Berkley	$53,138	$25.55	8
2	Long Beach City College	$51,707	$24.86
3	Gensler	$50,336	$24.20	5
4	Kern Community College District	$50,200	$24.13	5
5	Conway Medical Center	$49,672	$23.88
6	Howard University	$49,351	$23.73
7	University of Southern California	$49,258	$23.68	2
8	Thrivent	$48,497	$23.32
9	Schreiber Foods	$48,202	$23.17
10	Boise Cascade	$48,127	$23.14
11	CH Energy Group	$48,087	$23.12
12	San Diego College of Continuing Education	$48,071	$23.11	1
13	Rancho Alamitos High School	$47,974	$23.06
14	Defense Finance and Accounting Service	$47,918	$23.04
15	Hemet Unified School District	$46,448	$22.33
16	Oregon Health & Science University	$46,408	$22.31	1
17	Peoria Unified School District	$46,142	$22.18
18	University of Colorado Boulder	$46,006	$22.12
19	City of Detroit	$45,984	$22.11
20	University of Alaska	$45,361	$21.81	6

Writing an accounting technician job description
A good accounting technician job description should include a few things:
- Summary of the role
- List of responsibilities
- Required skills and experience
Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an accounting technician job description:
Accounting technician job description example

This position includes a $1000 hiring bonus and relocation reimbursement up to $500.

Join SeaView and be a part of a dynamic TEAM!

We Believe… in providing the highest quality of behavioral health care through demonstrating compassion, empathy and perseverance for our clients and their families. Under the direction of the Director of Revenue and Finance, we seek an Accounting Technician who will bring accounting and finance skills to help SeaView maintain healthy financial standing and continue to thrive.

The Accounting Technician is an integral part of the Finance team and is expected to aid the Director of Revenue and Finance in the financial processes necessary for the successful attainment of SeaView’s operational and financial goals. Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine to complex clerical/accounting functions such as inventory balancing, reconciliations, processing disbursements and deposits, keying journal entries and logging items in accordance with standard procedures in one or more of the following areas; general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable or related financial area. Completes special projects and resolves routine problems.

SeaView is the premier provider of Behavioral Health services for the Eastern Kenai Peninsula, serving as the Community Behavioral Health Center and offering key residential and outpatient programs in both Mental Health and Substance Use. SeaView works diligently every day to expand access and utilization of behavioral health services with the goal of improving the mental health status of our community and decreasing substance misuse. We are excited about the opportunity to add a new accounting professional to our team to support us in accomplishing great things for our community.

Location: Seward, AK

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

(Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience.)

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience : Some accounting experience, with emphasis on accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, preferred.

Skills: High accuracy and attention to detail is required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including WORD and EXEL spreadsheets. Ten-key by touch. Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple duties as assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and the general public. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to work effectively under strict time deadlines.

Licensure/Certification : Valid driver’s license.

Other: TB test, pre-employment drug/alcohol screening, criminal background check and satisfactory driving record.

SeaView offers a competitive salary/benefit structure with opportunities to gain hands-on experience across several different areas working with passionate team members in support of the mission. Benefits include employee medical/dental, retirement, and 3.6 weeks of vacation in your first year with incremental increases up to 7.2 weeks a year.

SeaView is an equal opportunity employer.
Post your job
There are a few common ways to find accounting technicians for your business:
- Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
- Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
- Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
- Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.
Post your job online:
- Post your accounting technician job on Zippia to find and recruit accounting technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
- Use field-specific websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
- Post a job on free websites.
Interview candidates
To successfully recruit accounting technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.
It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.
The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.
Send a job offer and onboard your new accounting technician
Once you have selected a candidate for the accounting technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.
It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.
Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new accounting technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.
Go through the hiring process checklist
- Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
- Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
- Define job responsibilities and requirements
- Establish budget and timeline
- Determine hiring decision makers for the role
- Write job description
- Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
- Promote the job internally
- Process applications through applicant tracking system
- Review resumes and cover letters
- Shortlist candidates for screening
- Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
- Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
- Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
- Conduct background checks on top candidates
- Check references of top candidates
- Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
- Extend offer to top candidate(s)
- Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
- Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
- Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
- Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire an accounting technician?

Before you start to hire accounting technicians, it pays to consider both the one-off costs like recruitment, job promotion, and onboarding, as well as the ongoing costs of an employee's salary and benefits. While most companies that hire accounting technicians pay close attention to the initial cost of hiring, ongoing costs are much more significant in the long run.

You can expect to pay around $41,337 per year for an accounting technician, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for accounting technicians in the US typically range between $14 and $25 an hour.

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