Accounting Technician

Company: Modesto Irrigation District
Location: Modesto
Posted on: February 9, 2025

Job Description:

Accounting Technician

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.







Salary $53,809.60 - $68,889.60 Annually







Location Modesto, CA










Job Type Full Time Regular







Job Number 50-2024-11










Department Controller







Division Finance and Treasurer










Opening Date 02/07/2025







Closing Date 2/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

















Description




The Modesto Irrigation District is currently recruiting to fill one full-time regular position to perform specialized complex clerical, financial analysis, accounts payable, accounts receivable, data entry and payroll functions.


Any qualified individual may apply. This is a non-exempt position and is allocated to the Administrative, Technical and Clerical Bargaining Unit. The list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill other Accounting Technician vacancies within the District that may occur through February 7, 2026.


**Please be advised that a 10 key certificate will be required of all qualified applicants in order to continue in the recruitment process**





Examples of Duties




Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:



Receives, organizes, and enters employee timecards for payroll processing in accordance with District policies, procedures, and labor agreements

Organizes and files payroll-related records and documentation

Prepares accounting records and reports for FMLA, accrual balance reporting, and overtime worked

Assists auditors for purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal processes that is required for the annual District financial audit

Researches and answers questions regarding payroll records and procedures

Inputs data into system to produce payroll

Distributes payroll checks and direct deposit notifications to department heads, supervisors, and employees

Assists accounts payable department with retention of capital invoices and filing

Assists accounting department in collecting required information related to small projects




OTHER RELATED DUTIES
Other duties as assigned





Typical Qualifications




Any combination of education, experience, knowledge and abilities may satisfy the necessary minimum qualifications. A typical way to obtain the education, experience, knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent with two (2) years college coursework with emphasis in Accounting or Business Administration.

Experience: Two (2) to Four (4) years experience in related work with a minimum of two (2) years general accounting or financial experience.

Knowledge and Abilities:



Knowledge of personal computers and/or data entry and office equipment

Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software required

Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematic principles

Communicate both verbally and in writing

Interact with employees at all levels of the District

Ability to research and solve problems in an efficient timely manner

Ability to maintain accurate files and records

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information




Special Requirement: Must have a valid California Class C license.


Supplemental Information







Qualified applicants must submit a completed District application to be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a comparative basis and only those most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will consist of an overall assessment of the individual's skills through (1) attachment of required 10-key certificate; (2) oral interview; and (3) review of personnel file and contacting of references to include current and former supervisors. The applicant must perform successfully in each phase of the recruitment in order to continue in the recruitment process. Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact Human Resources at (209) 526-7341. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. The Modesto Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.





INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.














Employer Modesto Irrigation District





Address 1231 Eleventh Street - Modesto, California, 95354





Phone(209)526-7341





Website http://www.mid.org





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