Accounting Technician

Sumner Bonney Lake School District; Washington; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumner Bonney Lake School District is seeking an Accounting Technician to join the district's business services team. The role focuses on accounts payable/receivable processing, warrants, and maintaining the cash receipting system with emphasis on accuracy and audit readiness.

You will support tax reports, vendor payments, and district fund journal entries while collaborating with staff and vendors. An Associate degree in accounting and two years of applicable experience are preferred; on-site

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in payroll, accounts payable or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and verify invoices against POs and receivers.
• Process accounts receivable, billings, payments and aging reports.
• Maintain district cash receipting system and related trainings.
• Prepare and submit monthly revenue tax reports and payments.
• Assist with annual 1099s and other tax reporting tasks.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll

Education

Associate’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

Job description

Compensation & Representation:

The Accounting Technician is a classified staff member represented by the Classified Administrative Professionals Association (CAPA) and is compensated according to the CAPA Salary Schedule.

Essential Job Functions:

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Processes accounts payable according to established district procedures; maintains contact with vendors to clarify invoices; checks invoices and matches with purchase orders and receivers; resolves related issues
• Processes affidavits/requests for warrant replacement and warrant cancellations according to established procedures
• Processes accounts receivable according to established district procedures; including the billings, payments, reconciliation, control accounts, aging report and collections
• Uploads daily payment transactions district wide and reconciles to bank deposits for cash and credit cards
• Maintains, supports and provides training on the District’s cash receipting system
• Serves as district contact for rules regarding donations and appropriate procedure for acceptance of funds
• Coordinates the preparation of the annual user fees for Board approval
• Prepares and submits monthly revenue tax reports and payments
• Maintains current knowledge requirements concerning sales tax, excise tax and compensating tax regulations
• Processes district fund to fund journal entries
• Reviews credit card transactions and uploads for accuracy
• Creates annual federal tax reports (1099s) for vendors
• Maintains transaction records as required for audit purposes
• Monitors and submits unclaimed property to the Department of Revenue including due diligence and board reporting
• Acts as occasional backup for district receptionist
• Backs-up the other department positions as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Participates in staff and department meetings
• Works collaboratively within the professional learning community of the school and district
• Reports to work with regular and reliable attendance and punctuality
• Upholds board policy, district and building policies and goals

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in payroll, accounts payable or accounting

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience working in a school district business services department
Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity