Assistant Treasurer/Accountant

Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District is currently accepting applications for:

Assistant Treasurer/ Accountant

$32.00-38.00/hr

Including, health, vision, dental and prescription insurance, short term disability, life and accidental death and personal loss coverage, vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, PERS retirement and WA ST Deferred Comp and Aflac eligible.

Working Title: Assistant Treasurer/Financial Accountant

Type: Regular Full-Time Budgeted

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours/Week: 40+

Union: Non-Union

Required Testing: Oral Interview, Drug Test, Credit and Background Checks

Overview:

The Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Treasurer/Financial Accountant to join our front office team. This important role is responsible for performing complex, professional-level accounting activities including payroll, accounts payable, investment monitoring, grant monitoring, budget facilitation, and ensures compliance with state auditor regulations. The position also supports routine office functions such as answering phones, processing water payments, and general customer service.

Responsibilities:

Oversight of bi-monthly payroll and process payroll-related payments and reports.

Review and validate accounting transactions including irrigation assessments and general ledger entries.

Process accounts payable payments and receivable, including invoices and monthly journal entries.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports; issue W-2 forma and 1099's.

Record/report water assessments, payments and bank deposits.

Compile financial reports for Board budget meetings and year-end reporting.

Facilitate the external audit between the district and WA state Auditor's Office.

Monitor and track local and federal grants ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Monitor and report investments.

Assist in annual budget preparation with the District Manager/Treasurer.

Ensure compliance with legislation and regulations.

Provide backup support to the Administrative Assistant for processing water assessments and related tasks.

This position will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience & Training: The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree or higher education

in Accounting, Finance or related field and five years of professional level accounting experience

Required: Associate's degree in accounting or related field

5+ years' experience

Washington State Driver's License

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

Preferred: Experience in government-related accounting

Experience with external audits

Experience and Training: Proficiency in Microsoft office and accounting ERP systems.

Knowledge of: understanding of GAAP, governmental and fund accounting, and financial principles; ability to interpret laws, regulations, and policies; skilled in financial analysis, report preparation, and attention to detail; excellent interpersonal communication skills; and proficiency with computers, accounting software, and standard office equipment.

Skill In: reporting fixed assets; monitoring contracts and agreements, investments and cash flow, and analyzing financial information. Preparing sound financial recommendations; attention to detail and accuracy.

Equipment Used: computers and relevant software applications, standard office equipment, multi-line telephone, copiers, calculators, fax machines, check scanner, and credit card reader.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work: exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly. Office-based work during standard business hours.

Physical Demands: requires driving, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, mobility, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion.

To apply please go to ytid.bamboohr.com/careers

Complete applications are accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2026. The Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.