Accounting Technician / AP Specialist

Northern Wasco County PUD is seeking a motivated Accounting Technician / AP Specialist to join our team. This full-time, non-exempt, position offers a Monday–Thursday, 4/10 schedule.

The Accounting Technician / Accounts Payable Specialist performs a broad range of accounting functions, with primary responsibility for full-cycle accounts payable processing and support across general ledger, financial reporting, accounts receivable, and budgeting activities. This role ensures accurate financial data, timely payments, and compliance with organizational policies while supporting month-end, audit, and reporting processes.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: We are proud to offer a comprehensive and very competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Generous PTO Accruals
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 100% employer paid premium for Medical/Rx/Dental for individual and/or family coverage
• 100% employer paid premium for vision coverage for individual and/or family coverage
• 100% employer paid Basic Life Insurance 2X annual salary
• 401(k) 7.5% base + 7.5% match = 15% total possible employer contribution
• 457(b) 
• 100% employer paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• HRA VEBA employee funded
• Wellness Incentive to HRA VEBA employer funded
• 100% Paid Business Travel Insurance
• Voluntary benefits

QUALIFICATIONS: Recommended Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications): Other combinations of education and/or experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to do the work will also be considered.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree in accounting or related field preferred
• 2-4 years of accounts payable or accounting experience preferred

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Process full-cycle accounts payable including entry, review, coding, and approval of invoices
• Manage check runs, ACH/wire payments, and positive pay files
• Manage vendor balances and resolve discrepancies
• Perform cash reconciliations and record financial transactions
• Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Prepare financial reports and update dashboards
• Support accounts receivable reconciliation and entries
• Assist with audits and annual reporting (including 1099s)
• Support budgeting and variance reporting
• Provide backup support for accounting functions
• Demonstrates cultural competency through respectful, inclusive work habits and through the valuing and welcoming of cultural differences in all position responsibilities.
• Supports the District’s mission to serve our customers and foster a safe and positive work environment by personally exhibiting behavior that aligns with the District’s Core Values & Beliefs.
• Must perform the duties of this position in a safe and efficient manner and follow all safety regulations and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Functions:

• May assist in the tracking and creation of fixed assets as needed.
• All PUD employees are expected to work outside of normal business hours when required during emergency restoration activities and to accomplish other special projects.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
PLEASE NOTE: This position requires the use of various tools/equipment that are related to performing the essential functions of this job.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting systems
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills

Supervisory and/or Functional or Technical Responsibility or Oversight:

• No supervisory responsibilities

Job Scope: 

• Works on assignments that are standardized and routine in nature where limited judgment is required. Problems and unfamiliar situations are referred to others for resolution.
• Exercises initiative to accomplish assignments.
• Job duties are clearly defined, and order of tasks can be modified within parameters set by supervisor.
• Tasks and information relative to this position may be of a confidential and/or sensitive nature requiring strict confidentiality and professional conduct. 

Mental or Visual Demand: Continuous mental and/or visual attention, the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness to monitor the production process and/or identify defects.

Working Conditions: The job is typically performed under very comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job. 

Physical Requirements: Requirements are those consistent with normal office administrative or clerical positions such as sitting, standing, walking, keyboarding. May push up to 50lbs, and/or lift, pull, or carry up to 25lbs. 

This organization believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success.  That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.  Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not to limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified.  It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. Northern Wasco County PUD reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

*Northern Wasco County PUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.