Accounting Technician

City of Spokane Valley • Spokane Valley, WA • 1w ago

ABOUT THE CITY: Spokane Valley is a city with a population of approximately 110,000 located on the eastern border of Washington State in the heart of the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on quality neighborhoods and schools, along with strong business and retail centers. Friendly people, natural surroundings and beautiful weather are part of what makes our community a favorite destination. Spokane Valley is developing a high-performing organization and employs the use of best practices. We are a workforce based upon loyalty, accountability, and professionalism. We place a high value on customer service, and take a team-oriented, collaborative approach to the way we do business. If working for a fast-paced, evolving organization appeals to you, and you desire a work environment that is intellectually stimulating, respectful and rewarding, we urge you to complete an application.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Spokane Valley is seeking a highly qualified and enthusiastic employee to serve our City as a full-time Accounting Technician, in our Finance Department assisting with accounts payable, purchasing, accounts receivable and cash receipting. The ideal candidate will have exceptional professional skills, a positive work attitude and a strong desire to provide superior service to both internal and external customers.

SELECTED EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:** Under general supervision, processes invoices and vouchers for payment. Assigns appropriate GL account numbers where needed and prepares and processes requisitions or purchase orders. Assures proper approvals, vendor information, and supporting documentation are present prior to processing payments. Process credit card transactions and reconciles related monthly statement. Work with other staff members to verify vendor information, including requesting W-9 forms and verifying payment addresses. Following policies and procedures, accept cash receipt information from City departments daily. Balances cash on hand against receipts; prepares and balances deposits; makes a listing of deposits by accounts; examines receipts for accuracy and completeness; deposits monies into bank. In the case of select revenue sources this position will also log and track data related to the sources of income. Accumulates, calculates, posts, balances, and reconciles data for specific accounts; identifies, traces, and otherwise resolves discrepancies in accordance with established procedures. Posts invoices for payments to the general ledger. Prepares and makes bank deposits and records. Assists the general purchasing process of the City including inputting purchase order information by encumbering, posting, balancing, and printing checks. Composes, inputs, and edits a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda and other material requiring judgement as to content, accuracy, and completeness. Will at times serve as a back-up to other positions within the department. Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Graduation from High School or GED supplemented by two (2) years of post-secondary training in accounting, bookkeeping, or closely related field, including two (2) quarters/semesters of accounting, and three (3) years of increasingly responsible related experience. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered. Experience in accounts payable and purchasing strongly desired. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing; working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures GAAP and Budgeting, Accounting and Rep

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