Accounting Technician

Purpose of Role: Ensure accurate financial recordkeeping by supporting accounts receivable and payable, including reconciling general ledger accounts. The full pay range for the position is $23.14 - $34.70 per hour, with an anticipated starting rate between entry ($23.14) and midpoint ($28.92) of the range. It's essential to note that the actual salary offered will be determined based on several factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, training, and internal equity considerations.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements: Associate's degree in accounting, finance or related field and two (2) years of experience in: clerical accounting, accounts payable/receivable, or bookkeeping. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience. Employment is contingent upon the results of a background check, including a credit check. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills: The following functions are intended to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed.

• Process accounts payable, including verifying related documentation, accounting codes, and approval, and facilitating corrections.
• Process accounts receivable, including receiving cash and checks, recording and preparing deposits, reconciling cash receipts with accounts, and verifying payment accuracy.
• Enter information into the accounting system; submit records for review; and maintain and organize documentation, prepare reports, and related correspondence.
• Reconcile invoices and purchase orders against encumbrances; verify charges and available funding; and coordinate with Business Services Specialist to facilitate corrections as appropriate.
• Serve as a department and vendor resource in providing procedural guidance and general information; respond to or escalate accounting-related inquiries; and resolve routine accounting-related issues.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Required Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices, invoice processing procedures, account reconciliation methodologies, cash handling processes, budget principles, fundamental use of procurement tracking practices, detail-oriented data entry procedures, using a computer and related software. Skill in: processing payments and verifying documentation, recording transactions into accounting software, balancing accounts and resolving discrepancies, filing financial documents systematically, supporting purchasing and requisition tasks, communication and interpersonal skills to exchange information and receive work direction.

Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical office setting with routine use of standard office equipment. This role is sedentary, requiring the physical exertion of up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. This role typically requires sitting, handling, fine dexterity, visual acuity, hearing, speaking, walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, twisting, time pressure, tedious or exacting work, changing of tasks, multi-tasking, irregular work schedule/overtime, and working with others on a team. Valley Metro is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Revised 7/9/26

Health Care Benefits: Effective on the first of the month following date of hire, benefited employees will be eligible for health coverage. Medical/Vision/Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance. Retirement Plans: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Optional). Holiday Pay: Paid Holidays. Optional/Additional Benefits: Voluntary Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance, Free Employee Bus/Light Rail Card.