Accounting Technician I

Position:

Accounting Tech I Salary Range:

$3,219/month to $4,313/month; Starting Salary

DOQ, DOE

Location:

Treasurer's Office Employment Type:

Full-time (35 hours/week); FLSA Non-Exempt;

Courthouse Union Benefits Apply Open Until Filled Full Time Benefits Include:

• County pays $1,550.00 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
• Deferred compensation plans offered
• Met Life Pet Insurance may apply
• Twelve paid holidays annually
• Vacation accrual based on seniority
• Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of seven (7) hours earned per month based on a thirty-five (35) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.

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Brief Duties and Responsibilities:

Position performs clerical, auditing and accounting duties for county accounts and funds. Requires the use of the Budgeting Accounting and Reporting System (BARS) and knowledge of state and federal contracts and Revised Codes of Washington (RCW). Requires use of initiative and independent judgment in decision-making and accuracy and the application of human relations skills in a rapid pace work environment. Work is performed with independence after initial introduction to all duties of the position, usually accomplished in six (6) months after employment. General supervision is provided by the Chief Deputy Treasurer and/or County Treasurer.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities:

The working environment includes activities in multiple department venues. Physical abilities required for this position are ones typically related to office operations, manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate personal computers, other office equipment, accessing file cabinets, both on site and off, and sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Experience and Training:

Knowledge and skills normally associated with someone who has an AA degree in Accounting or Finance and three (3) years of related experience, or five (5) years of successful work experience, that, in the opinion of management, is equivalent. Possess a diverse background in all fiscal and clerical areas as needed for this position.

Licenses And Other Requirements:

Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check. Maintain a current driver's license. Must be bondable.

Application:

Walla Walla County application, resume and cover letter required. Visit www.wwcowa.gov to view the job description and to apply online.

SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA

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