Accounting Technician II

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. This position is located at Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing & Quality Control: Process, review, and validate vendor invoices to ensure accurate and timely payments, including taxes, leases, property taxes, utilities, and major construction contracts.
• Internal Staff and Vendor Support: Respond to inquiries and provide support to internal staff and external vendors by researching, troubleshooting, and resolving issues related to the invoice process; ensure communications and resolutions align with accounting policies and procedures.
• Issue Resolution & Aging Review: 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.
• Year-End Closing Activities: Perform year-end closing activities by reviewing accounts payable aging reports and conducting invoice searches.
• Sales & Use Tax Reporting: Evaluate invoices to identify potential gaps in tax compliance; implement and maintain standardized sales and use tax transaction tracking and reporting processes; prepare monthly tax return support and quarterly sales tax returns in accordance with applicable state tax laws.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• 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.

Increasingly Responsible and Relevant Experience: Work experience within Accounts Payable, processing invoices for payment, and experience using an ERP system.

Schedule

• 44/36 schedule: Monday through Friday, with every other Friday off.
• Start times are no earlier than 7 am and end times are no later than 5 pm.
• Hybrid work schedule: Typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, and vision plans
• Deferred compensation: 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
• On-site fitness center
• Public transportation reimbursements

For more information on MWD benefits, visit the Benefits page.

About MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies and helps its members develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage, and other resource-management programs.