Senior County Accounting & Payroll Technician

Walla Walla County; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Deferred compensation plans

Twelve paid holidays annually

Vacation accrual based on seniority

Sick leave accrual per County Policy

Job summary

Walla Walla County is seeking an Accounting Technician III to support the Auditor’s Office with accounting, payroll, and clerical duties. The role involves complex tasks, payroll processing, and implementing internal policies in a public-facing county setting.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in accounting or related field plus three years of progressive office experience, with strong Excel and English proficiency. Full-time benefits, holidays, and retirement plans apply.

Qualifications

• High level knowledge of principles, practices and procedures for accounting and account maintenance.
• Knowledge of IRS, Social Security, Labor & Industries, Deferred Compensation Programs, and employee benefit laws.
• High level knowledge of computerized payroll and accounting systems.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft software programs.
• Knowledge in general payroll procedures, budgeting processes and the state BARS.
• Knowledge of modern office principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of recording terminology and correct use of English grammar.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with county personnel and other public and private agencies for which work is performed
• Ability to make rapid and accurate mathematical calculations; evaluate and correlate large volume of written and numerical data.
• Ability to operate equipment associated with the position.
• Ability to learn office procedures, rules, and policies
• Ability to organize, manage and complete several tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to learn and use computer programs for the recording system.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Chief Finance Manager in the accounting, auditing, and clerical financial functions for the county.
• Performs complex accounting activities requiring professional competency.
• Assists with payroll, general ledger and accounts payable functions, assists with development and implementation of internal policies and procedures.
• These positions involve considerable contact with the public and includes application of human relations skills.

Skills

Accounting principles

Payroll procedures

Microsoft Office

Mathematical calculations

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft software

Job description

Walla Walla County is seeking an Accounting Technician III to support the Auditor’s Office with accounting, payroll, and clerical duties. The role involves complex tasks, payroll processing, and implementing internal policies in a public-facing county setting.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in accounting or related field plus three years of progressive office experience, with strong Excel and English proficiency. Full-time benefits, holidays, and retirement plans apply.