Accountant

We are seeking an accountant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will support financial operations and accounting processes crucial to the fiscal health of our city. Your expertise will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing comprehensive financial reports, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and accounting standards.

This position performs routine accounting and financial reporting activities according to generally accepted accounting principles. Work involves preparing, maintaining, and auditing financial data, preparing annual financial statements and schedules, and assisting with the annual audit.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial health and operational efficiency of our local city government. 
• Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning opportunities and career advancement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, retirement plans, and generous paid time off (vacation and sick).
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated and supportive team passionate about public service.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work schedules and a commitment to your well-being; 14 paid holidays.

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Assists in preparation and analysis of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including balance sheets, cash flow statements, statements of revenue, expenditure and change on fund balance, notes, and other statements and schedules.
• Assists to prepare, reconcile, and submit year-end State Auditor required reports.
• Review and analysis of City revenues including, but not limited to, grants, taxes, business licenses & other fees.
• Analysis of financial transactions to ensure conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, applicable laws, and city policies and procedures.
• Processes and maintains bank reconciliations and performs other accounting functions such as general ledger journal entry approval, detailed account analysis, and internal audit functions.
• Maintains and updates the capital asset system, coordinating the annual inventory of capital and highly attractive assets.
• Responsible for the reconciliation of subsidiary accounts including accounts receivable, deposits and developer payments.
• Assists with the annual audit of the financial statements and accountability audit; provides financial information and records.
• Assists with the development of the biennial budget through development and preparation of supporting schedules and worksheets.
• Provides technical assistance to departments with a variety of accounting and cost analysis projects.
• Serves as primary backup for payroll processing and related tasks.
• Serves as backup for preparing bank deposits, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial related activities.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• May be required to attend evening and/or weekend meetings and events based on organizational responsibilities and/or requirements.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or closely related field; supplemented by two (2) years of professional accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
Employees must be residents of Washington State.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
May be required to possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License and the ability to drive a city owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
CPA license preferred; two (2) years of governmental accounting experience.KNOWLEDGE OF

• Generally accepted accounting principles and ability to learn governmental accounting practices and standards of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting System (BARS) reporting requirements.
• Fiscal management: cash receipt, municipal investment, budget preparation, grant reporting, contract administration, expenditure control, and recordkeeping.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Skill in Microsoft Office Suite and applicable department / organization specific software and ability to learn and become skilled in the use of other specialized software and online meeting platforms as may be required.

• Skill in responsive and flexible handling of work assignments and prioritizing work to complete assignments accurately and timely
• Skill in maintaining a customer service orientation and positive image of the city to the public, courteous and professional approach to exchanging information, and adhering to strict confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to analyze data, perform trend analysis and forecasting, and prepare and explain technical reports.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret program related laws and regulations and apply such to work processes and procedures.
• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule, including when working remotely per an approved hybrid schedule.

Salary : $99,912 - $139,008