Accountant II

JOB Accountant II Opening Date: November 1, 2023 Salary Range: $5,710-$6,947/month Closing Date: Open Until Filled; First Review Date: November 27, 2023 The City of Walla Walla offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental health insurance.
City paid $50,000 Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance plus voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability.
Washington State Public Employees Retirement Program (PERS) II/III.
City match up to 3% of base salary for deferred compensation (457(b)).
Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and ten (10) paid holidays plus 40 hours floating holidays annually.
NATURE OF POSITION Prepare, process, and reconcile assigned portions of the financial reporting system.
Assist with report preparation and accounting support activities for departments; interpret regulations, statutes, policies, and agreements for planning and processing of financial transactions of assigned functions in compliance with established policies and procedures.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field and four years related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in municipal accounting; bilingual in Spanish.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE A completed City application and resume are required to apply.
Applications are available on the Human Resources page of the City of Walla Walla website: https://wallawallawa.
gov.
Applicants whose experience most closely meets the requirements of the position will be invited to continue in the selection process which will consist of an oral panel interview, reference inquiries and may include a criminal background check and consumer report.
Completed application packages can be sent to: CITY OF WALLA WALLA-HR 15 N.
Third Avenue Walla Walla, WA 99362 Email to hr@wallawallawa.
gov or faxed to (509) 524-7935.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION The City of Walla Walla will provide reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants if requested.
Please notify the Human Resources office at least 5 days prior to the need.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS To obtain a copy of the full job description and class specification for this position, please contact us at: hr@wallawallawa.
gov or 509.
527.
4475.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
THE CITY OF WALLA WALLA COMPLIES WITH TITLE VI, ADA, AND OTHER APPLICABLE FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, RELIGION, VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, OR SEX IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED General direction and oversight is provided by the Accounting Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employees of the City of Walla Walla are expected to model and foster the City's core values: Service – Integrity – Collaboration – Equity – Leadership – Community Reconcile, prepare, and maintain assigned portions of the financial reporting systems, including but not limited to Cash flows, fixed assets, grant receivables, general ledger, and permitting.
Enter data into systems, prepare reports, verify the accuracy, process transactions, and reconcile journals to appropriate sources such as accounts, general ledgers, systems, registers, and reports.
Review various source documents and financial records for accuracy; ensure processes adhere to established policies, procedures, and regulations.
Verify and compute changes to financial transactions.
Perform research, resolve issues, and balance assigned responsibilities (e.
g.
, systems, accounts, registers, etc.
); register discrepancies and errors; research and adjust irregularities to ensure reconciliation of general ledger, register, and/or accounts.
Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned areas of responsibility.
Complete assigned portions of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) with proficiency.
Independently administer sound judgment regarding daily cash management operations requiring attention to detail such as banking services, electronic payment services, online reporting, and cash needs forecasting.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Demonstrate punctual, regular, and reliable attendance, which is essential for successful job performance.
Present a positive, professional image; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; assure excellent customer service with internal and external customers.
Execute assignments, projects, and job responsibilities efficiently and within defined timeframes; work independently and effectively with little direction.
Demonstrate good judgment and employ critical thinking to execute duties, identify issues, seek solutions, and recommend improvements in support of departmental goals.
Provide assistance to staff and higher-level management; participate in resolving operational or interpersonal concerns; participate in training, meetings, and on committees as assigned.
Respect the value of diversity in the workplace and the community.
Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrate competency with practical applications of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and State Budgeting Accounting and Reporting System (BARS) concerning accounting and processing financial transactions.
Research and interpret applicable federal, state, City, and departmental policies, procedures, regulations, agreements, and laws.
Comprehend various internal and external financial systems.
Utilize computerized financial systems to compute, verify, compile, and analyze financial information for data processing and analysis.
Prepare effective oral and written communications.
Administer cash management practices such as banking services, electronic payment services, online reporting, and cash needs forecasting.
Demonstrate competency with financial records and managing accounting codes.
Accurately process mathematical calculations.
Use spreadsheets, word processors, and financial software.
Explain policies and procedures regarding processing and administration, within the assigned area(s), to both internal and external customers/audiences.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Operate office equipment, including computers, but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, ERP System and other software packages, telephones, copiers, and calculators.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting and standing for extended periods; seeing, hearing, and speaking to exchange information; repetitive hand movements; intermittently stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend at the waist and lift up to 20lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is generally performed within an office environment, which may include an open cubicle office setting.
Noise levels are quiet to moderate with frequent distractions.
Interaction with upset staff and/or members of the public may occur.
Travel to a variety of locations for site visits or attend meetings and trainings.