OVERVIEW:

The Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Treasurer/Accountant to join our front office team. This high visibility role is responsible for performing complex, professional-level accounting activities including payroll, accounts payable, investment monitoring, grant monitoring, budget facilitation, and ensures compliance with state auditor regulations. The position also supports routine office functions such as answering phones and processing water payments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience & Training: The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field with a minimum of five years of professional-level accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Required: Washington State Driver’s License
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
Preferred: Government related accounting experience
Experience with external audits
Experience and Training: Technical expertise in Microsoft office and accounting ERP systems.
Knowledge of: strong understanding of GAAP, governmental and fund accounting, and financial principles; ability to interpret laws, regulations, and policies; skilled in financial analysis, report preparation, and attention to detail; excellent interpersonal communication skills; and proficiency with computers, accounting software, and standard office equipment.
Skill In: interpreting policies, procedures, laws and regulations; tracking fixed assets; tracking various contracts and agreements; tracking investments and cash flow and analyzing financial information; preparing sound financial recommendations; paying attention to detail and accuracy.
Equipment Used: computers and various related software applications, mobile devices, automobiles, standard office equipment such as computers, multi-line telephone, copiers, calculators and fax machines.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work: exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly. Work is in an office setting, will work outside of standard business hours as needed on call.
Physical Demands: requires driving, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, mobility, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion.

• Oversight of bi-monthly payroll and process payroll-related payments and reports.
• Review and validate accounting transactions including irrigation assessments and general ledger entries.
• Process accounts payable payment and receivable, including invoices and monthly journal entries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports; issue W-2 forms.
• Handle water assessments, payments, bank deposits, and bond payments.
• Compile financial reports for Board budget meetings and year-end reporting.
• Facilitate the external audit between the district and WA State Auditor’s Office.
• Monitor and track local and federal grants ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Monitor and track investments.
• Assist in annual budget preparation with the District Manager/Treasurer.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Provide backup support to the Administrative Assistant for water payment processing and related tasks.
  This position will perform other duties as assigned.