Accounting Technician I or II

Wasco Electric Cooperative (WEC) is looking for an Accounting Technician I or II to join our finance team in The Dalles, OR. This role plays a key part in keeping WEC's finances accurate, vendors paid on time, and our members well served — all in support of our mission to provide safe, reliable power and exceptional service.

• Receive, organize, and distribute invoices; verify accuracy against purchase orders
• Prepare, enter, scan, and file invoices for payment
• Manage check processing and remittance advices
• Audit vendor month-end statements and investigate discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with spending limits and AP regulatory requirements (W-9s, 1099s)
• Monitor uncleared checks and report unclaimed property to the State of Oregon
• Support month-end closing: sub-ledger verification, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Process and distribute monthly financial reports
• Create invoices and monitor miscellaneous accounts receivable aging
• Assist with audit prep, physical inventory monitoring, and monthly work order closing
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll and Capital Credit processing
• Backup customer service (phones, payments)

• Receive, verify, and process invoices, including matching purchase orders and electronic filing
• Manage check processing and vendor payments, including remittance advices and unclaimed property monitoring
• Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with policies, spending authorizations, and regulatory requirements (W-9s, 1099s)
• Audit vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Support financial reporting and annual audit preparation
• Process bi-weekly payroll, including time entry review and compliance with union contract and regulatory requirements
• Maintain payroll records and administer employee benefits (health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), HSA)
• Support payroll/benefits reconciliations and year-end processing (W-2s)
• Assist with month-end/year-end closing: sub-ledger validation, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Process and distribute monthly financial reports
• Create invoices and manage miscellaneous accounts receivable aging
• Assist with Capital Credit processing and reporting

• Associate's degree in accounting (or 2+ years of related college/business training), OR 2+ years of recent accounts payable/payroll experience
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage a high volume of detail-oriented work accurately and on deadline
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word)
• Tech II: experience with an ERP system preferred
• Utility industry or governmental accounting experience a plus
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record

This is an on-site role, with occasional need for extended or irregular hours during storm/outage events. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

WEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, or protected veteran status, and we fully consider applicants with a criminal history.