Accounting Technician -II; DOQ

are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who takes pride in accuracy, organization, and exceptional service? Do you enjoy working with financial information, solving problems, and finding ways to keep processes running smoothly? The inland empire utilities agency (ieua) is seeking a motivated and dependable accounting technician i-ii (doq) to join our team and support the agency’s day-to-day financial operations, with a primary focus on accounts payable.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the timely, accurate, and efficient processing of vendor invoices, payments, and disbursements while helping maintain strong financial controls and positive vendor relationships. You will also work closely with departments across the agency to research and resolve invoices, payment, and account discrepancies while ensuring transactions are completed in accordance with established financial controls, policies, and procedures.

If you enjoy working with numbers, tackling accounting challenges, providing outstanding customer service, and contributing to an efficient and collaborative financial team.

a typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is:

accounting technician i - graduation from an associate degree program in accounting, business management or finance, and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable and/or financial recordkeeping duties; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience in a public agency is preferred.

an accounting technician i may be considered for advancement to accounting technician ii after demonstrating proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the latter class. Proficiency criteria and the process for demonstrating performance at the levels established in the criteria are established jointly by hiring authorities and the manager of human resources including supporting the accounts receivable function in processing accounts receivable billing;

as well as assisting in general ledger account analysis related to accounts payable and/or accounts receivable functions.

typically, an accounting technician i is expected to be capable of meeting the proficiency criteria within a 12 to 24-month period, depending on an individuals prior experience and progression in performing the full range of accounting technician ii duties.

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• apply accounting principles and procedures to accurately process, review, reconcile, and maintain financial transactions and records.
• research discrepancies, analyze invoicing and payment issues, identify errors, and recommend effective solutions.
• maintain a high level of accuracy when reviewing financial data, preparing reports, processing transactions, and balancing accounts.
• communicate effectively with internal departments, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve issues, explain accounting procedures, and provide responsive customer service.

the inland empire utilities agency is a regional wastewater treatment agency and wholesale distributor of imported water to approximately 950,000 people across 242-square miles in western san bernardino county. Under the leadership of a directly elected five-member board of directors, the agency is committed to supporting the needs of its service area and safeguarding public health through significant investments in a diverse water supply portfolio, reliable municipal/industrial wastewater collection and treatment services, and other related utility services in a regionally planned and cost-effective manner.

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