BARGAINING UNIT ONLY - Accounting Technician II

OPEN TO MEMBERS OF AFSCME 109 PUBLIC WORKS - SOLID WASTE ADDENDUM BARGAINING UNIT ONLY.

Temporary employees hired through a competitive process may apply for bargaining unit positions.

Are you energetic, inquisitive, detail-oriented, and ready to be part of a high performing fiscal team? Snohomish County Solid Waste, a division of the Department of Public Works, is seeking a highly capable Accounting Technician II with a strong financial and data analysis background to join our team. The successful candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, a proven record of accuracy and accountability, and experience with developing reports and analyzing data.

As an Accounting Technician II you join a team that oversees the fiscal operations of the Solid Waste division. This position is primarily responsible for providing data reporting and analysis to help management make informed business decisions. You will be responsible for providing regular reporting to the team and tracking key metrics, trend analysis, and more.

In this team-oriented environment, you will also assist in processing accounts receivable, cash/ACH deposits, account statements, and other supportive clerical accounting tasks. This position also provides direct backup to the Cashiering Specialist route position, as needed.

An ideal candidate will be skilled in these areas:

• Excellent attention to detail. A fast learner, positive attitude and reliable.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products with strong Excel skills, including working effectively and accurately with data, creating spreadsheets and pivot tables.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience processing accounting transactions and financial systems with fixed processing deadlines.
• Utilization of software to conduct analyses and manage data processes.
• Collaborating with team members for the purpose of collecting data and executing project requirements.
• Provide top-notch service to the residents of Snohomish County.

Selection Process 

Please submit your resume detailing your work experience, skills, and education as it relates to this position.

Additionally, attach a cover letter summarizing how your knowledge, skills and work experience set you apart from other candidates and make you a strong candidate to join our Solid Waste team. Please limit your response to two (2) pages. 

Interviews will be scheduled for the most qualified applicants.
 
Work Schedule

This position is five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., at the Cathcart Way Operations Center in Snohomish. This is an in-office position, with as-needed field work when providing Cashiering Specialist coverage.

1. Enters accounting related data on county records manually or on a computer terminal; sets up and maintains files and filing systems; retrieves information from files or terminal; proofs and corrects work entered; purges files of obsolete or incorrect information.
2. Assists employees of other departments, vendors, auditors and examiners by answering questions, explaining procedures, policies and schedules; locates information from county records and provides it to authorized parties as appropriate.

1. Receives, verifies and processes accounts payable vouchers; verifies vouchers for such things as correct procedures and accuracy, vendor names, proper signatures, backup documentation and available funding; reviews due dates and the availability of discounts; determines the month and year in which to pay.
2. Maintains and updates tax and signature records as necessary; secures vendor numbers and reports address changes.
3. Distributes and cancels warrants.
4. Maintains accounts payable files.
5. Prepares payment vouchers and secures required signatures.

1. Prepares accounts receivable billings; collects billing data from various manual and automated sources; reviews and verifies data for correct procedures and accuracy; mails out bills.
2. Prepares and enters journal vouchers on county records manually or on a computer terminal.
3. Reconciles invoices to the automated financial system; balances accounts receivable records to other accounting records as required.

1. Sets up and maintains inventory records; posts purchases and withdrawals to inventory cards, purchase records and journals; calculates markups and prices; recommends purchase quantities based on usage.
2. Compares inventory records with actual inventory by conducting periodic physical inventories; determines, corrects and reports discrepancies as necessary.
3. Prepares inventory purchase, withdrawal and turnover reports.

1. Reviews and audits employee time sheets; determines proper project and equipment allocations; reviews payroll codes, categories, calculations and comments for accuracy and completeness.
2. Maintains employee payroll records for such categories as sick leave, vacation, overtime and hours worked; records employee salary and history changes such as hours worked, promotions, position names and numbers on manual and automated systems.
3. Prepares and distributes various vacation and sick leave reports.

1. Receives, processes and deposits cash receipts for accounts receivable and counter fees and sales; prepares treasurer's transmittals and bank deposits.
2. Posts receipts and invoices on accounts receivable and other manual and automated records; categorizes, balances and reconciles receipts and bank statements.
3. Prepares accounts receivable aging reports; calculates interest on past due accounts for billing purposes.

1. Prepares and distributes weekly, monthly and other employee schedules.
2. Receives calls from employees who are reporting variances in their work schedule due to unscheduled occurrences sick leave, emergency floaters, bereavement leave and leave without pay.
3. Contacts employees for relief and coverage needs per applicable County and Bargaining Unit rules and policies.
4. Prepares staffing reports as required.

1. May make collection calls and write collection letters.
2. Reconcile bank statements.
3. May prepare payroll record changes for new employees, terminations, step increases, promotions and address changes.
4. May prepare departmental payroll authorizations.
5. Prepares tax reports and other accounting reports as required.
6. Maintains necessary accounting related records and prepares required reports.
7. May perform all of the duties of an Accounting Technician I.
8. Performs related duties as required.

• specialized accounting principles and practices required by assigned subsystem;
• basic mathematics;
• standard office practices and procedures.

• type accurately;
• follow oral and written instructions;
• operate standard office equipment;
• make arithmetic calculations;
• clearly explain policies, procedures and schedules;
• maintain necessary records and prepare required reports;
• communicate effectively orally;
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, associates, and the general public.
• maintain confidentiality of working information;
• concentrate on accuracy of details.

Salary : $61,443 - $74,714