Accounting Technician II

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. There is currently one (1) position opening for Accounting Technician II located at Headquarters (Los Angeles, CA). This recruitment may result in an eligibility list. The Accounting Technician II works in a fast‑paced environment, processing Accounts Payable invoices using imaging and financial systems. The role supports timely and accurate payments by reviewing invoice data, resolving discrepancies, and responding to internal and external inquiries. This position ensures workflow efficiency and helps the department meet critical payment and reporting deadlines.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education development test (GED) and four years of increasingly responsible, relevant experience; OR two years in a MWD Accounting Technician I classification; OR completion of two years full-time accredited college work in accounting or related business field may be substituted for one year of related experience.
Work experience within Accounts Payable, processing invoices for payment, and experience using an ERP system.

Responsibilities

Process, review, and validate vendor invoices to ensure accurate and timely payments, including taxes, leases, property taxes utilities, and major construction contracts.
Respond to inquiries and provide support to internal staff and external vendors by researching, troubleshooting, and resolving issues/inquiries related to the invoice process; ensures communications and appropriate resolutions are in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.
Review invoice aging reports to validate outstanding items, perform quality control checks, and identify discrepancies; research and resolve issues by coordinating with external vendors and internal departments to ensure accurate invoice processing.
Perform year-end closing activities by reviewing accounts payable aging reports and conducting invoice searches.
Evaluate invoices to identify potential gaps in tax compliance; implement and maintain standardized sales and use tax transaction tracking and reporting processes and prepare monthly tax return support and quarterly sales tax returns in accordance with applicable state tax laws.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
Tuition reimbursement
Training and advancement opportunities
Excellent working environment
On-site fitness center
Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
Public transportation reimbursements