Accounting Technician

Applications are being accepted for the position of Accounting Technician with the East Valley Institute of Technology. This position will work at our Main St Campus (1601 W. Main St Mesa AZ 85201). The hours are M-F 7:30-4:00. 
Job Summary: The Accounting Technician performs general accounting and financial support duties, including processing transactions, maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries and assisting with other general accounting and auditing activities. The position supports EVIT's financial reporting, helps ensures compliance with Arizona Department of Education (ADE), Maricopa County, and other applicable financial regulations. This position will provide excellent customer service while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Job Type: Full Time, 12 Month Non-Exempt

Salary: $25.70 � 31.87 / Hour.  Placement in the range will be based on a combination of education, industry related experience and certification. 
Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED with some college coursework in business, accounting or finance.
• Three to five years of increasing responsible accounting experience related to fund accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, account payables and account receivables.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related field.
• Prior experience working for a government agency or public school district in the business, finance or accounting department in an accounting related position. 

Licensing / Certification and Other Requirements:

• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) fingerprint clearance card.

• Proof of immunization against or immunity to measles and rubella if born after January 1, 1957.

Information about EVIT
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is a career technical school that provides high school and adult students with the advanced skills and training needed to thrive in today's competitive job market. EVIT offers 50 career technical education programs, as well as Associate degrees in Nursing and Surgical Technology. EVIT prepares students for state and national licensing, industry certifications, internships, and the opportunity to earn college credit. EVIT programs are tuition-free for high school students who live within the following school districts: Apache Junction, Cave Creek, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Higley, J.O. Combs, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, and Tempe. EVIT offers adult programs that allow adults to improve their current skills or learn new skills. Adult programs have additional fees associated with them. For more information about EVIT, visit www.evit.edu.
EVIT Mission Statement
To change lives by loving our students and serving our communities with a career and college preparatory training experience that produces a qualified workforce, meeting the market-driven needs of business and industry.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The East Valley Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or socioeconomic status. In accordance with Arizona law and Governing Board Policy, the East Valley Institute of Technology maintains a smoke-free, tobacco-free work environment.
El Instituto de Tecnolog�a del Valle Este es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos a ninguna persona por motivos reales o percibidos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad, g�nero, estado civil, religi�n, condici�n de veterano o militar, orientaci�n sexual, expresi�n o identidad de g�nero, o situaci�n socioecon�mica. De conformidad con la ley de Arizona y la Pol�tica de la Junta Directiva, el Instituto de Tecnolog�a del Valle Este mantiene un ambiente de trabajo libre de humo y tabaco.