Accounting Technician

This position is located at our Main St Campus (1601 W. Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201).

About the role

The Accounting Technician performs general accounting and financial support duties, including processing transactions, maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, and assisting with other general accounting and auditing activities. The position supports EVIT's financial reporting, helps ensure compliance with Arizona Department of Education (ADE), Maricopa County, and other applicable financial regulations. This position will provide excellent customer service while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process accounting transactions
• Maintain financial records
• Reconcile accounts
• Prepare journal entries
• Assist with general accounting and auditing activities
• Support financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with some college coursework in business, accounting, or finance
• Three to five years of increasingly responsible accounting experience related to fund accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel)
• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) fingerprint clearance card
• Proof of immunization against or immunity to measles and rubella if born after January 1, 1957

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related field
• Prior experience working for a government agency or public school district in the business, finance, or accounting department in an accounting-related position

Pay

$25.70 – $31.87 per hour. Placement in the range will be based on a combination of education, industry-related experience, and certification.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

About EVIT

East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is a career technical school that provides high school and adult students with the advanced skills and training needed to thrive in today's competitive job market. EVIT offers 50 career technical education programs, as well as Associate degrees in Nursing and Surgical Technology. EVIT prepares students for state and national licensing, industry certifications, internships, and the opportunity to earn college credit.

EVIT programs are tuition-free for high school students who live within the following school districts: Apache Junction, Cave Creek, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Higley, J.O. Combs, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, and Tempe. EVIT offers adult programs that allow adults to improve their current skills or learn new skills. Adult programs have additional fees associated with them.

Mission Statement: To change lives by loving our students and serving our communities with a career and college preparatory training experience that produces a qualified workforce, meeting the market-driven needs of business and industry.