Eastern Municipal Water District is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a vacancy in our Finance Department for the position of Finance Technician I/II (Remittance Payment Systems). If you meet the qualifications outlined below, and you are interested in joining a dynamic business environment working with a stellar team of professionals, we encourage you to apply for this excellent employment opportunity.

**CLOSING DATE & TIME: December 9, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time **

SALARY INFORMATION :

• Finance Technician I - Range 208
  • $29.78 - $37.10 Hourly
  • $5,161.87 - $6,430.67 Monthly
• Finance Technician II - Range 210
  • $32.84 - $40.89 Hourly
  • $5,692.27 - $7,087.60 Monthly

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under immediate (Technician I) or general (Technician II) supervision, the Finance Technician for Eastern Municipal Water District performs a variety of technical accounting support and administrative duties in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of accounting and financial records; functional areas of responsibility can include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, capital asset/project accounting, inventory, remittance processing, cashiering, and cash balancing; and performs related duties, as assigned. This recruitment is to fill one (1) position in the Finance Department predominantly in Remittance Payment Systems.

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in cash and bank reconciliations; proficiency in general ledger, basic accounting, and internal control principles; strong attention to detail; and the ability to learn quickly. Additionally, they will be adept at prioritizing daily tasks; skilled with investigating and identifying discrepancies; and will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

NEW HIRE OBJECTIVES: Upon hire, the selected incumbent will have access and entry confirmed for various systems; will become familiar with the various types of software systems and online access methods to obtain information that is necessary to the position; will commence training for assigned tasks; and will meet with their supervisor weekly.

PLEASE NOTE: In-person pre-employment testing and/or interview is part of the selection process for this position.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Finance Technician I: This is the entry-level class in the Finance Technician series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine work in assigned accounting program areas. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Finance Technician II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Finance Technician II: This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the in the Finance Technician series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Finance Technician I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives immediate supervision (Finance Technician I), or general supervision (Finance Technician II), from assigned supervisory or management personnel.

Finance Technician I/II exercise no direct supervision over staff.

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EMWD Job Classification - Finance Technician I/II

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EMWD’s mission is to deliver value to our diverse customers and the communities we serve by providing safe, reliable, economical and environmentally sustainable services.

EMWD is a leader in sustainability efforts that provide long-term benefits to the environment and establishes EMWD as an industry front-runner in adapting to climate change. We have invested in solar energy programs that provide significant environmental benefits, are modernizing our fleet vehicles to be further reliant on clean energy, and have a long-term strategic priority to further reduce our carbon footprint while reducing financial impacts to customers.

Required Skills

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Terminology and practices of financial and account document processing and record keeping, including accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Public agency finance and accounting functions, payroll processes, and techniques.
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations in assigned area of responsibility.
• Methods and techniques of posting journal entries.
• Cash handling techniques.
• District procurement policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of auditing financial documents.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform detailed accounting and financial support work accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Review, post, balance, reconcile, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Make accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
• Follow and apply written and oral instructions.
• Prepare clear and accurate financial records.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Required Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:

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EXPERIENCE: __

• Finance Technician I: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience providing technical support to a fiscal program.
• Finance Technician II: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience providing technical support to a fiscal program, or one (1) year experience as a Finance Technician I with the District.

EDUCATION:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th)

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• None required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Terminology and practices of financial and account document processing and record keeping, including accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Public agency finance and accounting functions, payroll processes, and techniques.
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations in assigned area of responsibility.
• Methods and techniques of posting journal entries.
• Cash handling techniques.
• District procurement policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of auditing financial documents.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform detailed accounting and financial support work accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Review, post, balance, reconcile, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Make accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
• Follow and apply written and oral instructions.
• Prepare clear and accurate financial records.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.