What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist - Facilities position at Lewis County?
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Lewis County is currently hiring an Accounting Specialist to join the Internal Services Department, Facilities Division, located at 360 NW North St., Chehalis, WA 98532. This is a Teamster's 252 Combined represented position and preference will be given to existing current Teamsters employees. ALL APPLICANTS MUST GO TO THE LEWIS COUNTY WEBSITE AT https://jobs.lewiscountywa.gov/ TO GET DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS LISTED ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE POSTING WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Job Type: Regular Full-time, Non-Exempt Salary Range: Grade 118: $4,340 - $5,836/mo.POSITION SUMMARYUnder general supervision, performs technical accounting duties involving accounting, recording, processing and reporting of accounts payable and receivable, payroll, revenue, and other technical accounting functions; reviews, researches, reconciles and assures the accuracy of the ledgers and accounts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.Processes accounting and financial documents and technical transactions in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and procedures; duties may vary according to job assignment.Posts documents and computer accounting entries; performs other technical accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, revenue, accounts receivable, special fund accounting, bank reconciliations, claims and payroll; reviews and validates data.Reviews source documents for compliance to rules and regulations; determines proper handling of financial and technical transactions within designated limits; reports discrepancies.Checks documents for validity and accuracy of information; performs mathematical calculations; records, files and distributes related paperwork and technical documents.Maintains financial records and associated filing systems; enters data into computer systems; codes documents, processes transactions, updates accounts, compiles documentation, and generates reports.Maintains additional accounting and technical transaction databases as needed; may process cash receipts, daily cash reports, and bank deposits.Completes journal entries and reconciles accounts; reviews, investigates, and corrects errors.Researches and resolves accounting issues; provides customer services to County departments, and coordinates technical and financial information with customers and external agencies; interprets and explains County policies, procedures, rules and regulations.Responds to requests for information; provides technical information within scope of authority.Assures that all reports and paperwork are completed in a timely manner; updates, corrects, retrieves and releases information according to procedures.Cross trains in a wide variety of technical accounting duties; assists with the training and cross-training of County staff.WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is performed in a standard office environment and involves light physical demands and frequent use of a personal computer.EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field; AND two (2) year’s accounts payable, receivable, payroll or claims accounting experience. Government accounting experience is preferred.A valid Driver’s License and a Notary Public License are preferred or may be required. May be required to pass a thorough background investigation.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of: County policies and procedures.General Accounting standards, policies, procedures and regulations.Accounting principles and methods, including special fund procedures.Applicable state and Federal rules, codes and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.Principles of record keeping and records management.General ledger reconciliation procedures.State Budgeting Accounting & Reporting System (BARS) for Public Sector financial management.Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.Skills in: Understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, and applicable Federal and state rules and regulations for specialized areas of assignment.Maintaining accurate accounting records, and identifying and reconciling errors.Performing mathematical calculations with skill and accuracy.Entering numerical data into a computer system with speed and accuracy.Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSAssociate’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related fieldTwo (2) years accounts payable, receivable, payroll or claims accounting experienceValid Driver’s License
Lewis County is currently hiring an Accounting Specialist to join the Internal Services Department, Facilities Division, located at 360 NW North St., Chehalis, WA 98532. This is a Teamster's 252 Combined represented position and preference will be given to existing current Teamsters employees. ALL APPLICANTS MUST GO TO THE LEWIS COUNTY WEBSITE AT https://jobs.lewiscountywa.gov/ TO GET DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS LISTED ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE POSTING WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Job Type: Regular Full-time, Non-Exempt Salary Range: Grade 118: $4,340 - $5,836/mo.POSITION SUMMARYUnder general supervision, performs technical accounting duties involving accounting, recording, processing and reporting of accounts payable and receivable, payroll, revenue, and other technical accounting functions; reviews, researches, reconciles and assures the accuracy of the ledgers and accounts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.Processes accounting and financial documents and technical transactions in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and procedures; duties may vary according to job assignment.Posts documents and computer accounting entries; performs other technical accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, revenue, accounts receivable, special fund accounting, bank reconciliations, claims and payroll; reviews and validates data.Reviews source documents for compliance to rules and regulations; determines proper handling of financial and technical transactions within designated limits; reports discrepancies.Checks documents for validity and accuracy of information; performs mathematical calculations; records, files and distributes related paperwork and technical documents.Maintains financial records and associated filing systems; enters data into computer systems; codes documents, processes transactions, updates accounts, compiles documentation, and generates reports.Maintains additional accounting and technical transaction databases as needed; may process cash receipts, daily cash reports, and bank deposits.Completes journal entries and reconciles accounts; reviews, investigates, and corrects errors.Researches and resolves accounting issues; provides customer services to County departments, and coordinates technical and financial information with customers and external agencies; interprets and explains County policies, procedures, rules and regulations.Responds to requests for information; provides technical information within scope of authority.Assures that all reports and paperwork are completed in a timely manner; updates, corrects, retrieves and releases information according to procedures.Cross trains in a wide variety of technical accounting duties; assists with the training and cross-training of County staff.WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is performed in a standard office environment and involves light physical demands and frequent use of a personal computer.EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field; AND two (2) year’s accounts payable, receivable, payroll or claims accounting experience. Government accounting experience is preferred.A valid Driver’s License and a Notary Public License are preferred or may be required. May be required to pass a thorough background investigation.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of: County policies and procedures.General Accounting standards, policies, procedures and regulations.Accounting principles and methods, including special fund procedures.Applicable state and Federal rules, codes and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.Principles of record keeping and records management.General ledger reconciliation procedures.State Budgeting Accounting & Reporting System (BARS) for Public Sector financial management.Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.Skills in: Understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, and applicable Federal and state rules and regulations for specialized areas of assignment.Maintaining accurate accounting records, and identifying and reconciling errors.Performing mathematical calculations with skill and accuracy.Entering numerical data into a computer system with speed and accuracy.Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSAssociate’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related fieldTwo (2) years accounts payable, receivable, payroll or claims accounting experienceValid Driver’s License
Salary : $4,340 - $5,836
