Finance Assistant/Accounts Payable

The Portland Water District is currently seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join our Financial Services Department. Primary responsibility will be processing our accounts payable, but other responsibilities would include payment processing, inventory processing and reconciliation. The current probationary rate on this position is $24.53, after successful completion of the 6-month probationary period, the rate moves to $25.81.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in automated financial systems that include input, proof and reconciliation of financial date, be a graduate from an accredited high school, possess basic math skills, must demonstrate problem solving abilities, with a moderate level of experience with MS Word and Excel.

To apply for this position, or to view a detailed job description, please visit our website at www.pwd.org. Please attach your resume and cover letter indicating your automated financial system relevant experience.

Our rich benefit plan includes 13 paid holidays, 12 vacation days (2 of which are deposited into your bank at hire), accrued sick time, employer matching 457 retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc. Please view our complete 2025 benefit guide at www.pwd.org.

To apply for this position, view a detailed job description for our Finance Assistant position (https://careers.pwd.org/finance-assistant-ii), or view our excellent benefit package, please visit our website at www.pwd.org. PWD is an eoe.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.53 - $25.81 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $26