Accounting Technician

Our client is seeking a temporary detail-oriented Accounting Technician to support a wide range of technical and clerical accounting functions. This role involves processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and applying bookkeeping principles across multiple areas including general accounting, payroll, procurement, fixed assets, and budgeting.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Processing

• Review, verify, and record financial transactions in accordance with established procedures

• Post, balance, and reconcile general ledger accounts

• Prepare adjusting journal entries and resolve discrepancies

• Maintain deposit records and treasury receipts

• Allocate payments and verify account balances and available funds

Accounts Payable & Disbursements

• Process checks and payments in batches

• Prepare payment documentation and coordinate approvals

• Communicate with departments and vendors to resolve discrepancies

• Generate payments via check, EFT, or wire transfers

• Maintain proper documentation for vouchers and purchase orders

Procurement & Purchasing Support

• Review and process purchase requests, contracts, and agreements

• Issue purchase orders in compliance with policies and regulations

• Assist with solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, scopes of work, specifications)

• Support bid process administration

• Monitor and close purchase orders; track budgets and balances

Payroll & Employee Financial Processing

• Process payroll transactions and audit for accuracy and compliance

• Prepare and balance payroll reports

• Handle employee reimbursements, travel advances, and petty cash

• Process retirement and insurance-related payments

Financial Reporting & Budget Support

• Generate monthly revenue and expenditure reports

• Assist in operating and capital (CIP) budget preparation

• Support year-end closing, audits, and financial reporting

• Compile and analyze financial and statistical data

Grants & Fixed Assets

• Maintain grant financial records and ensure compliance with funding requirements

• Track and classify fixed assets

Vendor & Tax Reporting

• Maintain IRS W-9 records for vendors

• Prepare and distribute 1099 forms

• Respond to IRS notices and withholding requirements

Systems & Administrative Support

• Enter and verify financial data in accounting systems

• Assist with system upgrades, testing, and user training

• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation

• Draft and update procedures; train staff as needed

• Provide general administrative support (mail, supplies, website updates)

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic accounting and bookkeeping principles

• Accounts payable/receivable and financial recordkeeping

• Applicable laws, regulations, and financial reporting requirements

• Payroll processing and financial systems

• Modern office software and accounting systems

Ability to:

• Accurately process and reconcile financial data

• Analyze and verify financial documents and reports

• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and the public

• Maintain confidentiality and strong attention to detail

• Work independently while exercising sound judgment

Ideal Candidate

You’re organized, detail-driven, and comfortable working across multiple accounting functions. You can adapt quickly, handle deadlines, and communicate clearly with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Full-time

Pay = $24-28/hr (DOE)