Accounting Technician I (Bellingham)

Priority given to applications received by Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 9:00 pm PST. Please attach a resume and cover letter to the application. The cover letter will be attached to the same location as the resume. Your cover letter should address why you are interested in this position and what makes you a good fit for this role. In-person interviews are tentatively scheduled to be held on Monday, October 20, 2025. Please plan to be available. COMPENSATION: 2025 Rates The full budgeted pay range is $27.12 - $33.90 hourly ($56,409.60 - $70,512.00 annually). Due to an upcoming retirement, WTA is hiring a new Accounting Technician I. This role is responsible for accounts payable for the entire agency and ensures that our vendors are all paid accurately and on time. JOB SUMMARY: This position ensures that WTA vendors are paid correctly, on time, and in accordance with WTA policies and procedures. This position also ensures that WTA customers and consignees receive their bus passes in a timely manner, and that pass inventory and sales are recorded accurately. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responsible for timely and accurate payments to vendors. Maintains accounts payable records in accordance with designated policies and procedures. Administers bus passes and maintains related sales and inventory records. Assists with Federal and State compliance requirements. Reviews credit card purchases and ensures appropriate approval and documentation is provided. Audits and reconciles transaction coding with entry into the financial system. Compiles expenditures reports for Board of Directors’ approval. Prepares cash fare revenues for deposit, including full manual counts when necessary, while ensuring proper controls are in place. Cross trained to back up critical Accounting functions. Performs other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Knowledge of: Basic accounting, including the accounting framework, basic accounting theory, and knowledge of internal controls. Proficient in MS Excel and Word. Ability to: Perform multiple repetitive tasks accurately. Recognize, analyze, research, and correct errors. Manage time well, prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Work effectively with vendors and employees at all levels of the organization. Physically perform essential job functions, including, but not limited to, sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, stooping/bending, pushing/pulling, and lifting or moving up to 30 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Duties performed primarily in an office environment, but may require occasional travel, usually within Whatcom County. Typical office equipment used to accomplish job tasks includes computer, printer, scanner, fax machine, photocopier, calculator and telephone. Education and Experience: High School diploma and basic college level accounting classes, required. Minimum of three years relevant Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience in a medium to large scale processing environment, required. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. License or Certificates: · Valid Washington State driver's license SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and credit check. Participation in WTA’s Fit for Work program is a condition of continued employment. Applications must be received by Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 9:00pm PST Apply at: https://ridewta.exacthire.com/job/185359