Accounting​/Payroll Technician

Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District District Office - Cottonwood, Arizona Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5416017

Final date to receive applications: Open until filled

Posted: Oct 23, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

START DATE: As Soon As Possible

HOURS OF WORK: Full-time; 12 months

Final date to receive applications: Open until filled

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level coursework in accounting or related field and two years clerical accounting experience.

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, & supplemental coverages. PTO accrual of 1 day a month AND paid vacation accrual for 12 month employees. District matched contributions with ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT (ASRS).

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT

BASIC FUNCTION

Perform a variety of technical accounting duties in support of hr, payroll/benefits, accounts payable and receivable functions; maintain, audit and reconcile assigned accounts; prepare, maintain and assure accuracy of various related manual and automated records and reports.

• Perform a variety of technical accounting duties in the review, evaluation and adjustment of assigned accounts; provide technical accounting support for various accounts and functions such as hr, payroll/benefits, accounts payable, accounts receivable and purchasing; audit accounts for errors and make appropriate adjustments.
• Maintain, audit and reconcile assigned accounts; assemble, match, sort, tabulate, check and post a variety of financial and statistical data including income and expenditures; review, adjust and assure accuracy of journal entries; balance and adjust accounts.
• Review, process and evaluate payrolls, purchase orders, warrants and invoices as assigned; prepare invoices for payment; verify invoices and match with purchase orders; issue and distribute accurate payments to purchase orders as directed.
• Input a variety of financial and statistical data into an assigned computer system; maintain various automated records and files; initiate queries, manipulate data, develop spreadsheets and generate a variety of computerized reports and statements; assure accuracy of input and output data.
• Research, compile, prepare and revise financial data related to assigned accounts and activities; prepare and maintain a variety of auditable financial records, reports and files related to accounts, income, expenditures, transfers, purchase orders, invoices, budgets and assigned activities.
• Maintain contact with employees and vendors to modify and clarify payroll/benefits and invoices and resolve discrepancies as required; follow‑up on purchase orders, invoices, warrants and payments as needed; process and issue payments to reimbursement claims as assigned.
• Process accounts receivable as assigned; reconcile cash accounts; receive, verify and process deposits; check money totals against receipts and invoices to assure accuracy; prepare invoices and arrange for billings as directed.
• Process and evaluate various forms and applications as assigned; compare and reconcile forms, statements, records, reports and other financial documents; identify errors and resolve discrepancies; initiate account transfers as needed.
• Compile, research and evaluate a variety of fiscal information related to assigned fiscal functions; assemble and distribute related materials; assure mandated reports are submitted to appropriate agencies according to established time lines.
• Assist designated departments and programs in the maintenance and evaluation of budgetary records and data as assigned; monitor funds for income and expenditures; calculate, prepare and revise budgetary data.
• Serve as a technical resource to personnel, outside agencies and others concerning assigned accounting functions; respond to inquiries and provide technical information concerning related accounts, funds, transactions, records, standards, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate with administrators, personnel and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, typewriter, computer and assigned software.
• Perform various clerical duties in support of assigned functions as required; prepare…