Accounting Technician

Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA), Carrboro-Chapel Hill’s not-for-profit public service agency delivering high-quality water, wastewater, and reclaimed water services seeks highly responsible, detail-oriented individuals to join our Finance Department team as an Accounting Technician I or Accounting Technician II.

The Accounting Technician position performs a variety of accounting tasks. Key responsibilities include:

• Process vendor invoices and assist internal staff and vendors with discrepancy research and resolution. Review vendor statements for accuracy.
• Prepare monthly sales tax returns and annual refund claim and enter journal entries related to sales tax activity.
• Maintain subsidiary ledgers and reconcile to the general ledger monthly.
• Support annual external financial audit by developing workpapers for auditors. Reconcile and record procurement and fleet card transactions.
• Provide back-up and support for other positions in department.

The ideal candidate is a team player with a service-oriented attitude, professional demeanor, and an excellent work ethic.   Requires above average skills with Microsoft Excel and SharePoint.