Accountant

Tacoma Public Utilities; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accountant to join their team. This role involves performing various accounting duties, including managing financial documents, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The position offers a dynamic work environment where you can apply your analytical skills and contribute to the financial integrity of the organization. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about accounting, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Experience may substitute for education up to two years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed records and logs for the assigned department.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations.

Skills

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Data Interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Client Server Business Applications

Microsoft Office Software

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Position Description

The City of Tacoma is recruiting for the city-wide classification of Accountant. This Civil Service list will be used to fill Accountant vacancies as they occur, for up to one year.

Accountants perform a variety of routine professional accounting duties related to funds, assets and grant accounting, payroll, budgets, treasury or special projects accounting; analyze a variety of financial documents for completeness and accuracy as well as prepare and process financial documents related to the accounting process of the assigned department or function; prepare reports and analysis as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed records and logs related to the assigned department and/or fund
• Review financial documents for accuracy and completeness and account coding
• Maintain general ledgers and sub-ledgers; prepare journal entries; reconcile accounts, and capital projects
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial and statistical statements; prepare narrative reports to explain variances
• Develop cash projections and trends for revenues, expenses and capital outlay
• Perform routine duties for the biennial budget preparation process of one or more City departments
• Monitor and analyze financial transactions affecting budget, cash balances, billing, production, profit and loss, revenues and expenses and/or expenditures and other accounting data
• Perform routine analysis of costs, fund balances, financial statements, budget worksheets, fiscal impact, financial trends and other data
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for municipal enterprises and governments, city ordinances and policies, local, state and federal laws
• Prepare grant reimbursement requests and tax filings as required
• Perform routine fiscal and program analyses and make appropriate recommendations to supervisors

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education and experience to: bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration or closely-related field
• Experience may substitute for up to two (2) years of education

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

Depending upon assignment, a WA driver's license may be required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Generally accepted accounting principles and practices for governmental, enterprise and regulatory accounting
• State, federal and local rules and regulations related to assigned department
• Ability to process and interpret data related to routine accounting procedures
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
• Client server business application systems and Microsoft Office software applications
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Technical aspects of the field of specialty
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to understand technical financial documents
• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships
• Work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Be adaptive, flexible, and demonstrate a strong work ethic

Selection Process & Additional Information

Applicants should apply online and attach a resume and cover letter detailing major responsibilities and accomplishments. Applications without these materials may not be considered. An online assessment will be conducted, including basic and intermediate Microsoft Office simulations and accountant skill-based questions. A passing score (70% or above) is required to advance. The list is valid for one year. Additional assessments or work problems may be required prior to interview. Background checks are mandatory. This position is covered by a union agreement. New hires must complete a nine-month probation period.

Communication

All communications will be via email. Ensure your email system accepts messages from cityoftacoma.org and governmentjobs.com. Be prepared to spend time completing the application. All materials must be submitted by the deadline.

For assistance, contact the HR office at 253-591-5400 or the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 for technical issues.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Tacoma values diversity and inclusion. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We aim for our workforce to reflect the community we serve.