Accounting Technician-Accounts Payable

Jeffersonmrc; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

PTO

11 paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Retirement through WA DRS

Job summary

Jefferson County Auditor’s Office is seeking an Accounting Technician - Accounts Payable to manage the financial workflow, audit vouchers, reimbursements, and payments for goods and services. The role provides leadership and training for staff, ensuring accurate accounting and compliance with county procedures.

The position requires an AA in accounting or related field with 5+ years of experience (or equivalent); government accounting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• AA in accounting or related field with 5+ years in accounting or bookkeeping, or equivalent.
• HS diploma/GED with 6+ years related experience.
• Equivalent blend of education and experience; governmental accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial management of accounting activities and provide leadership to staff.
• Audit vouchers, employee reimbursements, and payments for goods and services.
• Monitor budget lines and contract compliance; prepare monthly journal entries.
• Audit bank reconciliations for county accounts and oversee monthly closings.

Skills

Accounting principles

Budget monitoring

Voucher auditing

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Job Opportunities

Jefferson County encourages ALL people to apply.

Jefferson County Auditor’s Office is seeking an Accounting Technician - Accounts Payable. The Accounting Technician coordinates financial management of accounting activities. This role provides technical leadership and training to financial staff, and conducts the final audit of vouchers, employee reimbursement payments, and payment for goods and services purchased by the County and other jurisdictions including Junior Taxing Districts within the County.

The Accounting Technician monitors budget lines, contract compliance, sales/use tax collection with monthly and quarterly submission to the Department of Revenue. Audits bank reconciliations for all County bank accounts and processes monthly journal entries for current year refund of expenditures. Please see attached job description for additional information.

Minimum Qualifications: Individual needs to be able to perform this job successfully in each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are listed on the job description attached, and are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree (AA) in accounting or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years related accounting or bookkeeping experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six (6) years related accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Governmental accounting experience preferred.

Hours & Compensation:

This position is 40 hours per week and a Grade 29 UFCW position. Pay range is $30.65 - $37.69/hour. Starting pay is typically $30.65, depending on experience.

• Full medical benefits, including dental and vision.
• Retirement provided through Washington State DRS.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• bereavement leave

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and ADA Compliant.