Accounting Technician I or II

Job Description: Job Advertisement: This job will close on Tuesday, June 6 at 5:00 p.m.

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I OR II

Department: Finance

(Accounts Payable)

(1 Position)

$3808 – $5164 Monthly

$4156 – $5655 Monthly

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to: Controller

Supervises the following positions: Not Applicable

DEFINITION: Under supervision, performs a variety of technical accounting support and administrative duties in the preparation, processing and maintenance of accounting and financial records; functional areas of responsibility can include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, capital asset / project accounting, and inventory; maintains a variety of accounting files and records; and performs related duties as assigned.

Performs general clerical duties which may include: preparing routine correspondence and / or mailings; opening, sorting and distributing mail, filing, scanning and performing other related activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Accounting Technician I is the entry level class in the Accounting Technician Series. Initially under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine duties while learning District policies, procedures, systems and practices. Accounting Technician II is the working level class in this series. Is responsible for a more limited range of assignments and independently perform the routine to the most complex duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
License or Certificates: Valid California Operators license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Department of Motor Vehicles driving record may influence employment or classification.

Experience and Education: Accounting Technician I and II – Two years of accounting experience utilizing integrated accounting software and Excel spreadsheets, including data entry.

Accounting Technician I and II – Associates degree in business administration or a minimum of four, college-level accounting courses from an accredited college. Experience in a government or public utility setting is highly desirable.

The Coachella Valley Water District reserves the right to change or modify the terms, conditions, and salary of this position, or to withdraw this position at any time.