Accounting Technician - II

Apache Junction Sewer District is the sewer service provider for the City of Apache Junction. We are located near the beautiful Superstition Mountains and we have excellent benefits, competitive pay and a casual work environment. Our ideal candidate for the Accounting Technician - II position will be able to perform professional level accounting duties involved in preparing, maintaining, verifying and reconciling financial transactions, statements, records and reports. A high level of accuracy, integrity and the ability to exercise independence and initiative are important to be successful in this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions below: Processes financial documents for assigned accounting functions such as accounts payable, fixed asset maintenance and payroll functions; reviews documents; verifies accuracy and calculations; completes with appropriate information as needed; and enters information into automated financial information systems Prepares monthly financial reports to the Board of Directors Assists with preparation of the District's annual budget Verifies accounts payable invoices and documentation Reconciles miscellaneous receivables Assists with maintenance of the general ledger; creates new codes as necessary and updates descriptive listing; ensures proper coding of checks received; identifies discrepancies and/or errors and makes necessary journal entries to resolve codes Prepares journal entries to the general ledger based upon established formats and methodologies; posts, logs, tracks and files all journal entries Reviews and reconciles assigned accounts; identifies and resolves discrepancies Processes unclaimed property according to policies and procedures; prepares appropriate stop payments or void checks Reviews the calculation of timesheets and withholding information used to generate the District's payroll; ensures timely and accurate data entry of timesheet information; verifies payroll information accurately reflects payroll transactions; identifies and resolves discrepancies Establishes and maintains department records and files in accordance with records retention requirements; researches information in files upon request Periodically reviews, revises and creates, as needed, departmental processes and procedures for accuracy and efficiency Assists other departments with accounting questions; explains policies and procedures; and researches information upon request Assures work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following policies and procedures, reporting changes as needed

Education and Work Experience:

Must possess an Associate Degree in accounting, finance or closely related field from an accredited college or university, or any combination of equivalent training, education or work experience Must have 3 to 5 years of paraprofessional accounting experience in accounts payable, revenues/receipts, payroll or cost accounting Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products with advanced proficiency in

Excel Preferred Experience:

Experience in a utility industry or governmental accounting Experience using Sage/Peachtree For additional information about AJSD or this position, please visit our website at www.ajsewer.org.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $30.30 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person