What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant 4 position at City of Renton, WA?

Salary : $63,072.00 - $76,836.00 Annually

Location : 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057, WA

Job Type : AFSCME

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 24-00142

Department : FIN - Finance

Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Job Description

The City of Renton's Finance Team is recruiting for an Accounting Assistant 4 - Accounts Receivable vacancy . The City's finance department encourages continuous process improvement and supports cross training among staff. Some exciting projects on the horizon are implementing a new ERP system, continuing development of our billing process, and creating new processes to maintain a paperless environment. This position will work on a variety of duties including, but not limited to :

Create all accounts receivable billing for the City.
Process, prepare, reconcile and post financial data to the general ledger.
Assist with bank reconciliations by performing daily reconciliations of bank deposits.
Account maintenance, to include collecting on past due accounts.
Build relationships with our customers and provide a consultative approach to help them settle their accounts.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including :

Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.

VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates.

Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year.

State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment.

TELEWORK PROGRAM

The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework / in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, up to 2 days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Review financial data from a variety of source documents and verify for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established City policies and procedures as well as generally accepted accounting principles; classify, code, and process transactions into a centralized or personal computer; audit and verify accuracy of system generated audits and reports; balance and resolve discrepancies as they arise.

Monitor and verify billing information, purchase orders, invoices, claim forms, cash receipts and other related documents; assure the completeness and accuracy of the information; prepare necessary adjusting entries or initiate requests for adjustments.

Analyze data and prepare financial summaries; research information and prepare narrative explanations as requested; compile data for a variety of reports required by federal, state, local agencies, and the City.

Prepare, maintain, analyze, and distribute a variety of forms, documents, and reports, including checks and invoices.

Process billing requests, revenue receipting, ; process accounts payable such as payment to vendor accounts, advance travel funds, employee reimbursements; assist other departments in distributed data input.

Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.

Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.

Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.

Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.

Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Perform other duties as assigned.

May be assigned to support critical city priorities during emergencies.

To review a complete job description, see - Accounting Assistant 4

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

2 years college level course work, Associate's degree or Bachelor's in accounting or closely related field.

Minimum of 3 years of finance and / or accounting experience.

Or 5 years of relevant education and experience.

Successful passing of a required background check and credit check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Move throughout City facilities and buildings.

Operate a computer and other office equipment.

Communicate with City employees and residents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is performed in an office environment.

Noise level in the office is moderately quiet.

Work evening and / or weekend hours as needed.

Selection Procedure

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website :

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Accommodation

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact at least 2 days prior to the need.

Communication from the City of Renton : We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and / or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process : The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires cash handling and / or access to sensitive financial information. For that reason, this position is also subject to a credit check.

This position is represented by AFSCME, Local 2170, and the applicable benefits are as follows :

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Employees are offered a choice of medical / vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the City's self-insured plan. Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details.

The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided.

Deferred Compensation Program

The City contributes 3% of the employee's base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan.

Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis.

Retirement Plan

Employees are enrolled in either the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS) or the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).

The following position is required to be enrolled in PSERS

Probation Officer

If an employee was in PERS prior to 2006, the employee had the choice to remain in the PERS plan.

Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan.

VEBA

The City contributes 1% of base pay into individual employee VEBA accounts, which can be used to pay out of pocket medical expenses.

Life Insurance

A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000.

Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee.

Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates.

Long Term Disability Protection

Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary.

Flexible Benefits

The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs.

Vacation

Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows : 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21 years).

Employees may access their vacation after six months of employment.

Sick Leave

Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months.

Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period.

Employee Assistance Program

A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems.

Paydays

The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year).

Holidays

The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two "personal" holidays each calendar year for most employees, unless otherwise specified in a labor contract.

Hours of Work

Flexible work schedules are available in many departments.

Transportation

Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees.

Please see the City of Renton Benefits webpage for more information.

Please explain why you have applied for the Accounting Assistant 4 - Accounts Receivable position. What aspects of the job description particularly interest you? Please be specific.

In what ways is your experience and / or education history a match for this position. Please be specific and include years of experience and any relevant education / degree level.

What accounting software have you used most extensively?

Please describe your role and involvement in an accounts receivable process.

Please describe your experience with tracking, allocating and monitoring bank deposit reconciliations.

Please describe your experience with collections or overdue accounts and challenges you may have experienced. If none, write N / A.

If selected for an interview, you will be invited via email to complete a knowledge / skills exam. You will have 48 hours to return the exam via email. Are you able to, if invited, to complete an exam within that timeframe.

Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Renton team. We have adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, such as candidates' names, contact information, etc. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. You must thoroughly complete the education section (if applicable to the qualifications of this position) and work experience section in chronological order. You must also provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions.Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application as described above without any personal identifiers included. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration. Have you read and understood the information listed above?

Yes, I have read and understood the information listed above.

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