Staff Accountant

Walla Walla County; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Retirement plan

HRA account

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Walla Walla County is seeking a Staff Accountant to support payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, budgetary reporting, billing and revenue receipts for the Public Works department under the Chief Finance Manager. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and at least four years of progressive accounting experience are required; a background check and driving record check will be performed.

This full-time, on-site position includes a comprehensive benefits package with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Background check and driving record check required; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing and assistance with purchasing, accounts payable, and budgeting.
• Budgetary reporting, billing and revenue receipts responsibilities.
• Maintain inventory and accounts for department resources (real property, equipment, etc.).
• Ensure accounting activities comply with GAAP and Washington BARS; work independently with sound judgment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

**Position: Staff Accountant
Salary Range: $5,355/month - $7180/month; Starting Salary DOQ, DOE
Location Public Works
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week); FLSA non-exempt, Benefits Apply **

Open Until Filled

Full Time Benefits Include:

• County pays $1,600 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members
• Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS)
• HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply
• Wellness program
• Access to MetLife Pet Insurance
• Deferred compensation plans offered
• Twelve paid holidays annually
• Vacation accrual based on seniority (see Union Contract)
• Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.

Brief Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs fiscal management work under the direction of the Chief Finance Manager (Public Works). Assists with finance operations, including payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, budgetary reporting, billing, and revenue receipts. Maintains inventory and accounts for use of all department resources such as real property, construction/engineering equipment, repair parts, fuel, gravel, sand, etc. Assures accounting activities comply with generally accepted accounting principles and with the State of Washington’s budgeting accounting and reporting system (BARS). Work is performed independently and requires sound judgment and discretion.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities:

Duties are primarily performed in an office environment with extended periods sitting at a computer terminal and with occasional lifting of objects weighing 15 to 25 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications: Education And Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, data processing, and budgeting; OR a combination of experience, education and training which would provide the level of knowledge and ability, in the opinion of management, required by the position.
Licenses And Other Requirements: Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check. Valid driver’s license required.

SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS.

**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT**