What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant 4 position at City of Renton?
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:
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:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
- Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
- Operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Communicate with City employees and residents.
- Work is performed in an office environment.
- Noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
- Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
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.
Salary : $63,072 - $76,836
