Technician I Job at Port of Tacoma
This position is responsible for providing accounting duties within the Accounting Operations division that may include billing, AP, AR, payroll or other functional areas within the department in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Processes accounting (AP, AR, Billing, PR, Claims) transactions accurately in various accounting or other systems in compliance with port policies and state laws.
- Identifies, analyzes, and resolves problems related to compliance with policies or state laws, documentation, communication or system errors.
- Maintains efficient filing systems and proper record keeping and performs miscellaneous support work such as scanning of invoices and other documents.
- Organizes and plans responsibilities to meet month end, year end and other deadlines.
- Collects and provides data to other departments and agencies as requested or required.
- Fills in and backs up other Technicians during absences or as needed; supports other functional areas of the department as needed.
- Monitors compliance with port policies and procedures and state RCW’s.
- Fills in or relieves front desk receptionist duty as necessary.
Associate degree in accounting, bookkeeping, business, or equivalent is required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in comparable accounting positions is required. Experience should include AR, AP, claims processing, payroll, billing, or similar work.
Must have strong Excel skills, understanding of accounting principles, and experience processing accounting transactions. Must have excellent verbal (including telephone) and written communication skills. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and departments. Must be versatile and able to multi-task to meet varying deadlines with efficiency. Must be detail oriented and able to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy. Must also be dependable and have good attendance.
This individual must demonstrate a caring customer service attitude, a strong commitment to operational excellence, and dedication to the organization’s core values: Integrity & Transparency; Excellence; Adaptability; Stewardship; Teamwork & Partnerships; Health & Safety; and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The Port seeks candidates who will embrace and model these values both internally and externally, and who understand what it means to carry out these values in their everyday work. We value individuals who also bring an impeccable work ethic, honesty, and integrity, and who consistently exhibit enthusiasm, energy, and a drive to succeed.
The Port of Tacoma has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health of Port employees, their families, and the public we serve, as well as to meet the requirements of Executive Order 14042, which requires federal contractors like the Port to adopt and enforce a mandatory vaccination policy. Effective 12/8/2021 the federal mandate and Port policy have been suspended due to a federal court injunction until further notice.
In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Port of Tacoma and ILWU Local 22, Article VII-Personnel Practices, Section 7.7, Qualified Port employees will have preference on job openings within their own union.
In accordance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986, all persons offered employment must provide acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Proof will be required prior to employment.
The successful candidate must possess (or obtain within 30 days of employment) a valid driver's license. Candidate must be able to successfully complete a post-offer substance abuse test (includes both drug and alcohol) and background investigation. Candidate must also be able to obtain/maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), which is a program managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Information on this program can be viewed here.
THE PORT OF TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE.
THE PORT OF TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE.
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