Washington County Water Conservancy District is hiring: Accounting Technician in

Part-time position, Flexible Schedule, Friendly team members!

General Purpose

The Accounting Technician will perform assigned duties within accounts payable and receivables, plus support payroll and other related Accounting Department functions.

Supervision Received

Works under the direct supervision of the Accounting Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews accounts payable invoices, assigns vendor numbers and similar identifying data, and confirms correct accounting codes were used.

• Enters vendor information into accounting software systems; verifies that invoice information is entered correctly.

• Issues payments to vendors as approved.

• Processes routine payments as approved.

• Answers vendor questions by researching accounts.

• Assists as needed in utility processes and associated tasks.

• May be asked to generate utility reports.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with some accounting coursework. Associates degree preferred.

• Experience in an accounting or related role preferred.

• OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of bookkeeping practices, clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Special Qualifications:

• Preferred valid drivers license for insurability under the Districts vehicle insurance policy

• Must be willing to take and pass a pre-employment drug test and submit to a criminal background check

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person, in meetings, or by telecommunications; exercise vision abilities, including but not limited to, close vision and the ability to adjust focus; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands or arms. Employees are frequently required to walk and stand.

The employee must lift weight or exert force as follows:

Regularly: 1 to 5 pounds

Frequently: 5 to 10 pounds

Occasionally: 10 to 15 pounds

Rarely: 15 to 50 pounds

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use oral and written communications skills; read and interpret data; analyze and solve problems; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; continuously learn and apply new information or skills; perform work with frequent interruptions; meet intensive and changing deadlines; and interact with tact and diplomacy with others in the course of work.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular exposure: Typical office conditions.

Occasional exposure: Outdoor weather conditions when in the field.

Noise level: Typically, quiet. May range from moderate to very loud when in the field or under rare circumstances.

Job Closing:

Monday, December 30 at 8 AM Mountain Time.