Accounting Technician 4 (Civil Service) - OPEN & PROMOTIONAL

Spokane County; Us.; Sur place; EUR 51 000 - 73 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A local government agency is seeking a candidate for a paraprofessional accounting role. The position involves accounts payable, payroll activities, and maintaining financial compliance for the Sheriff's Office. Applicants should have significant accounting experience and be proficient with County financial software. Compensation ranges from $60,650.27 to $84,892.39 annually, with a starting pay of $22.78 per hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Spokane County Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Skilled in organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating work activities.

Responsabilités

• Responsible for accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Maintain individual accounting records and reports.
• Process and post accounting and bookkeeping transactions.
• Perform clerical accounting activities including payroll.

Connaissances

Knowledge of accounting principles

Organizational skills

Ability to maintain records

Computer skills

Formation

Five years of professional accounting/bookkeeping experience

Outils

County financial software

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Overview

This position is responsible for performing a variety of paraprofessional accounting and clerical duties requiring the knowledge of basic accounting. Providing these services in an effective, efficient, and competent manner will ensure that the Sheriff’s Office finances are accurate and up to date, that staff are paid in a timely and appropriate manner, vendors and suppliers are paid within established time limits, and contracts are billed accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, plus transactions involving state and federal grants, using County financial software.
• Maintain individual accounting records and reports; instruct and train staff on data entry of accounts payable transactions and training of new employees.
• Stay current on purchasing policies and procedures, advising the Sheriff, Undersheriffs, Command Staff, and Agency personnel.
• Process and post basic accounting and bookkeeping transactions in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and procedures; duties may vary per job assignment.
• Perform basic clerical accounting activities, including payroll, accounts payable, revenue, accounts receivable, and petty cash; review and validate data.
• Review source documents for compliance with Agency rules and regulations; determine proper handling of accounting and technical transactions within designated limits; report discrepancies.
• Process cash receipts and bank deposits; monitor and manage agency/County credit cards and purchasing cards.
• Assist Sheriff’s garage staff with fleet inventory, including maintaining titles and registrations; maintain inventory of fixed assets for the Sheriff’s Office.
• Support travel-related expenses and purchasing with the County Purchasing Department; assist with the purchase of supplies and services necessary for the Agency.
• Monitor ledger accounts to ensure they are current; respond to information requests within scope of authority; cross train in clerical accounting duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation and work location

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $60,650.27 - $84,892.39 annually. The total compensation is an estimate based on base pay, retirement contributions, and employer-paid health and related benefits. The actual total will vary depending on enrollment choices.

Starting pay will begin at $22.78 on the pay scale, with a pay increase after six (6) full months of employment and annual increases thereafter, maxing out at the top step of the pay scale.

Location: This is not a remote-work position; all work will be performed in-person on site.

Required documents and eligibility

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

• Copy of Valid Driver's License (front side only)
• Validated typing test (net score of at least 45 WPM, taken within the last 90 days)
• Copy of DD-214 Member Form 4 (if applicable; Veteran's Preference applies per RCW 41.04.010)
• Copy of Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) if applicable
• Copy of EAD card / Form I-797 / Form I-821D if applicable (DACA considerations)

Official transcripts must be submitted by the school registrar or third-party affiliate. Official transcripts show highest education level; they cannot be uploaded by applicants. Examples and submission methods are provided by Civil Service.

Open entry vs Promotional applicants

• Open entry applicants: equivalent to five (5) years of full-time professional accounting/bookkeeping experience or related experience.
• Promotional applicants: must be a current Spokane County Sheriff’s Office employee with at least three (3) years as Sheriff’s Technical Assistant 2, or two (2) years as Sheriff’s Technical Assistant 3, or a combination totaling three (3) years; or currently hold a Sheriff’s Technical Assistant 2 or higher and have completed probation with three (3) years of related experience.

Qualifications and knowledge

• Knowledge of Spokane County Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures; accounting and bookkeeping principles and methods; Washington State BARS and GAAP; applicable policies and regulations; records management; computers, County financial software, and Microsoft Office.
• Skilled in maintaining accurate accounting records; organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating work activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; follow instructions; work with limited supervision; maintain a policy and procedure desk manual.

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