What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant 4 position at City of Renton Washington?
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 :
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 :
To review a complete job description, see - Accounting Assistant 4
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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 : Why Renton
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 sjacobs@rentonwa.gov 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.
