Accounting Technician

Modesto Irrigation District; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Modesto Irrigation District is seeking a full-time regular employee to perform specialized clerical, financial analysis, and payroll functions including accounts payable/receivable and data entry.

The role requires a 10 key certificate, a high school diploma with two years of college coursework in Accounting or Business Administration, and 2–4 years of related experience. Equal opportunity employer; benefits may apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with two years of college coursework in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Two to Four years of experience in related work with a minimum of two years general accounting or financial experience.
• Strong data entry, spreadsheet, and word processing skills; knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Receives, organizes, and enters employee timecards for payroll processing.
• Organizes and files payroll-related records and documentation.
• Prepares accounting records and reports for FMLA, accrual balance reporting, and overtime worked.
• Assists auditors by providing supporting documentation for annual district financial audits.
• Researches and answers questions regarding payroll records and procedures.
• Inputs data into system to produce payroll.
• Distributes payroll checks and direct deposit notifications to department heads, supervisors, and employees.
• Assists accounts payable with retention of capital invoices and filing.
• Assists accounting in collecting information related to small projects.

Skills

Data entry

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Accounting basics

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years college coursework in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Accounting software

Job description

The Modesto Irrigation District is currently recruiting to fill one full-time regular position to perform specialized complex clerical, financial analysis, accounts payable, accounts receivable, data entry and payroll functions.

Any qualified individual may apply.

This is a non-exempt position and is allocated to the Administrative, Technical and Clerical Bargaining Unit. The list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill other Accounting Technician vacancies within the District that may occur through September 10, 2027.

Please be advised that a 10 key certificate will be required of all qualified applicants in order to continue in the recruitment process

• Receives, organizes, and enters employee timecards for payroll processing in accordance with District policies, procedures, and labor agreements
• Organizes and files payroll-related records and documentation
• Prepares accounting records and reports for FMLA, accrual balance reporting, and overtime worked
• Assists auditors for purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal processes that is required for the annual District financial audit
• Researches and answers questions regarding payroll records and procedures
• Inputs data into system to produce payroll
• Distributes payroll checks and direct deposit notifications to department heads, supervisors, and employees
• Assists accounts payable department with retention of capital invoices and filing
• Assists accounting department in collecting required information related to small projects

OTHER RELATED DUTIES

Other duties as assignedAny combination of education, experience, knowledge and abilities may satisfy the necessary minimum qualifications. A typical way to obtain the education, experience, knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent with two (2) years college coursework with emphasis in Accounting or Business Administration.

Experience:

Two (2) to Four (4) years experience in related work with a minimum of two (2) years general accounting or financial experience.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of personal computers and/or data entry and office equipment
• Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software required
• Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematic principles
• Communicate both verbally and in writing
• Interact with employees at all levels of the District
• Ability to research and solve problems in an efficient timely manner
• Ability to maintain accurate files and records
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

The Modesto Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED AND APPLICABLE HIGHER EDUCATION DEGREE, PASS A MEDICAL EXAM INCLUDING A COMPLETE BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK.

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE