Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician - DO

An experienced Accounting Technician for the West Linn‑Wilsonville School District. This year‑round, DOE paid position supports district financial operations in Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable functions.

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer or designee, the Accounting Technician performs a variety of accounting and clerical duties to support the district’s financial operations. The role is classified, generic, and may be assigned to either AP or AR functions.

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Process day‑to‑day AP transactions in accordance with district policies and timelines.
• Review invoices and requisitions for accuracy, completeness, proper coding and required approvals prior to payment.
• Enter invoices into the financial system and allocate expenses to appropriate account codes.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
• Maintain vendor records, including W‑9 forms and required documentation.
• Prepare and issue annual 1099 forms and respond to vendor inquiries related to payments.

General Accounting and Clerical Support:

• Assist with bank reconciliations and related financial reports as assigned.
• Upload Positive Pay files and assist with cash transfers to and from LGIP accounts.
• Review daily requisitions or financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with copying, binding, and assembling budget documents and other financial materials.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting records in accordance with retention requirements.
• Provide customer service to staff, vendors, and community members.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Mathematics, Business English, spelling, and punctuation.
• Computer‑based data entry and data processing procedures.
• Current office practices, procedures, keyboarding, and equipment.
• Rules, regulations, procedures, and functions of the district.
• Accounting principles.
• Office management principles and ability to apply this knowledge.

Ability to:

• Conduct oneself in a professional manner in all forms of communication.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow instructions and respond to supervisor direction.
• Meet challenges with resourcefulness and generate suggestions for improving work.
• Think creatively in a group setting.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Work quickly and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Organize time and resources to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Pay strong attention to detail.
• Apply technical skills, especially Excel functions and formulas.
• Work harmoniously with staff in a team setting.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through professional development activities.

Experience:

• School district accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of district financial management systems preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus at least two years of directly related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, economics or statistics.

Benefits: The district offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, an employee assistance program, and professional development & tuition reimbursement prorated based on FTE. Classified employees must work a minimum of .5 FTE to be eligible for insurance.

Position Type: 8 Hours/Day

Salary: $24.17 to $28.02 Per Hour

West Linn‑Wilsonville School District is committed to equal access and opportunity. The Board of Education and District prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veterans' status, genetic information, or disability. Persons with questions regarding equal opportunity and non‑discrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources.