Accounts Payable Technician

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Accounts Payable TechnicianOpen Date: 06/30/25Close Date: 07/21/25Salary: $31.09 per hourJob Type: RegularLocation: Valley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las VegasFor any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at recruitment@lvvwd.com.Hours of Work: 4/10s; M-Th; 7am-6pm

FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Sunday, July 20th, 2025, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The successful candidate may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years' experience with Accounts Payable; experience with invoice entry, payments and reporting; and have experience with unclaimed property.

This position will be responsible for financial duties associated with processing and maintenance of financial records for the District, Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), Springs Preserve, Big Bend Water District (BBWD) and other small systems.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs highly responsible accounting support duties in reviewing for accuracy and processing payments for purchases, contracts, utility bills and other expenditures; follows up to resolve discrepancies; and performs related duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

District financial and accounting policies, practices and procedures applicable to purchasing, accounts payable and receivable processing, and related financial transactions; processes, practices and terminology of bookkeeping and elementary accounting; functions and operations of the District's enterprise accounting and purchasing systems; methods, practices and documents used in processing accounting transactions and interpreting input and output data; standard office practices and procedures.

Ability to:

Operate a computer using standard business software and the District’s enterprise accounting and purchasing systems; analyze, balance and reconcile complicated financial data and accounts following established procedures; make calculations and tabulations and review purchasing and fiscal documents and information accurately and rapidly; understand, interpret, explain and apply and reach sound decisions in accordance with District accounting and purchasing rules, policies and procedures; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; prepare clear and accurate financial transactions, records and reports; work effectively and courteously with District staff, vendor representatives and others encountered in the course of work.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledges, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, completion of course work in bookkeeping and accounting and at least two years of progressively responsible experience in performing accounting support duties; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience in a government or public utility setting is highly desirable.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk and stand; and lift up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District staff and others encountered in the course of work.