Description
OPEN TO MEMBERS OF AFSCME 109 PUBLIC WORKS - SOLID WASTE ADDENDUM BARGAINING UNIT ONLY.
Temporary employees hired through a competitive process may apply for bargaining unit positions.
Are you energetic, inquisitive, detail-oriented, and ready to be part of a high performing fiscal team? Snohomish County Solid Waste, a division of the Department of Public Works, is seeking a highly capable Accounting Technician II with a strong financial and data analysis background to join our team. The successful candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, a proven record of accuracy and accountability, and experience with developing reports and analyzing data.
As an Accounting Technician II you join a team that oversees the fiscal operations of the Solid Waste division. This position is primarily responsible for providing data reporting and analysis to help management make informed business decisions. You will be responsible for providing regular reporting to the team and tracking key metrics, trend analysis, and more.
In this team-oriented environment, you will also assist in processing accounts receivable, cash/ACH deposits, account statements, and other supportive clerical accounting tasks. This position also provides direct backup to the Cashiering Specialist route position, as needed.
An Ideal Candidate Will Be Skilled In These Areas
Please submit your resume detailing your work experience, skills, and education as it relates to this position.
Additionally, attach a cover letter summarizing how your knowledge, skills and work experience set you apart from other candidates and make you a strong candidate to join our Solid Waste team. Please limit your response to two (2) pages.
Interviews will be scheduled for the most qualified applicants.
Work Schedule
This position is five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., at the Cathcart Way Operations Center in Snohomish. This is an in-office position, with as-needed field work when providing Cashiering Specialist coverage.
Job Duties
BASIC FUNCTION
To perform complex and specialized accounting duties in an accounting subsystem such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, payroll or receipting.
Statement Of Essential Job Duties
An Associate of Arts degree in accounting, business administration or related field; OR, one (1) year of technical accounting experience. Work related experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one (1) year of experience equals two (2) years of education. Typing of 50 wpm may be required. 10-key by touch. Must pass job related tests.
Special Requirements
When assigned to work in the Corrections Department:
Candidates for employment must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph and psychological examination. High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100.
When assigned to work in the Department of Information Services:
Candidates for employment must successfully pass a criminal background investigation, which includes fingerprinting.
Additional Information
Knowledge And Abilities
Knowledge of:
Employees receive general supervision from an administrative superior as assigned. Assignments are made indicating generally what is to be done, the quantity of work expected and any deadlines which are to be met. The employee carries out recurring assignments on his/her own initiative and receives additional, specific instructions for new or unusual assignments. Work may be spot-checked to ensure timely completion and accuracy.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in the usual office environment.
When Assigned To Work In The Corrections Department
The work is performed in a 24-hour, 7 day per week secure adult detention environment, and may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays as necessary.
When Assigned To Work In The Solid Waste Division
The work is performed in a 12 hour, 7 day per week environment and may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
County Benefits
Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits.
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This job posting is open to current regular or temporary Snohomish County AFSCME 109 Public Works-Solid Waste Addendum Bargaining Unit employees only.
Are you a current regular or temporary Snohomish County AFSCME 109 Public Works-Solid Waste Bargaining Unit employee? If no, you will be removed from the hiring process.
Following is a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process.
Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?
What is your highest level of completed education in accounting, business administration or related field?
How many years of technical accounting experience do you have?
Please submit your resume detailing your work experience, skills, and education as it relates to this position. Additionally, attach a cover letter summarizing how your knowledge, skills and work experience set you apart from other candidates and make you a strong candidate to join our Solid Waste team Please limit your cover letter response to two (2) pages. Do you understand if you do not attach a resume and cover letter you will be removed from the hiring process?
OPEN TO MEMBERS OF AFSCME 109 PUBLIC WORKS - SOLID WASTE ADDENDUM BARGAINING UNIT ONLY.
Temporary employees hired through a competitive process may apply for bargaining unit positions.
Are you energetic, inquisitive, detail-oriented, and ready to be part of a high performing fiscal team? Snohomish County Solid Waste, a division of the Department of Public Works, is seeking a highly capable Accounting Technician II with a strong financial and data analysis background to join our team. The successful candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, a proven record of accuracy and accountability, and experience with developing reports and analyzing data.
As an Accounting Technician II you join a team that oversees the fiscal operations of the Solid Waste division. This position is primarily responsible for providing data reporting and analysis to help management make informed business decisions. You will be responsible for providing regular reporting to the team and tracking key metrics, trend analysis, and more.
In this team-oriented environment, you will also assist in processing accounts receivable, cash/ACH deposits, account statements, and other supportive clerical accounting tasks. This position also provides direct backup to the Cashiering Specialist route position, as needed.
An Ideal Candidate Will Be Skilled In These Areas
- Excellent attention to detail. A fast learner, positive attitude and reliable.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products with strong Excel skills, including working effectively and accurately with data, creating spreadsheets and pivot tables.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Experience processing accounting transactions and financial systems with fixed processing deadlines.
- Utilization of software to conduct analyses and manage data processes.
- Collaborating with team members for the purpose of collecting data and executing project requirements.
- Provide top-notch service to the residents of Snohomish County.
Please submit your resume detailing your work experience, skills, and education as it relates to this position.
Additionally, attach a cover letter summarizing how your knowledge, skills and work experience set you apart from other candidates and make you a strong candidate to join our Solid Waste team. Please limit your response to two (2) pages.
Interviews will be scheduled for the most qualified applicants.
Work Schedule
This position is five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., at the Cathcart Way Operations Center in Snohomish. This is an in-office position, with as-needed field work when providing Cashiering Specialist coverage.
Job Duties
BASIC FUNCTION
To perform complex and specialized accounting duties in an accounting subsystem such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, payroll or receipting.
Statement Of Essential Job Duties
- Enters accounting related data on county records manually or on a computer terminal; sets up and maintains files and filing systems; retrieves information from files or terminal; proofs and corrects work entered; purges files of obsolete or incorrect information.
- Assists employees of other departments, vendors, auditors and examiners by answering questions, explaining procedures, policies and schedules; locates information from county records and provides it to authorized parties as appropriate.
- Receives, verifies and processes accounts payable vouchers; verifies vouchers for such things as correct procedures and accuracy, vendor names, proper signatures, backup documentation and available funding; reviews due dates and the availability of discounts; determines the month and year in which to pay.
- Maintains and updates tax and signature records as necessary; secures vendor numbers and reports address changes.
- Distributes and cancels warrants.
- Maintains accounts payable files.
- Prepares payment vouchers and secures required signatures.
- Prepares accounts receivable billings; collects billing data from various manual and automated sources; reviews and verifies data for correct procedures and accuracy; mails out bills.
- Prepares and enters journal vouchers on county records manually or on a computer terminal.
- Reconciles invoices to the automated financial system; balances accounts receivable records to other accounting records as required.
- Sets up and maintains inventory records; posts purchases and withdrawals to inventory cards, purchase records and journals; calculates markups and prices; recommends purchase quantities based on usage.
- Compares inventory records with actual inventory by conducting periodic physical inventories; determines, corrects and reports discrepancies as necessary.
- Prepares inventory purchase, withdrawal and turnover reports.
- Reviews and audits employee time sheets; determines proper project and equipment allocations; reviews payroll codes, categories, calculations and comments for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintains employee payroll records for such categories as sick leave, vacation, overtime and hours worked; records employee salary and history changes such as hours worked, promotions, position names and numbers on manual and automated systems.
- Prepares and distributes various vacation and sick leave reports.
- Receives, processes and deposits cash receipts for accounts receivable and counter fees and sales; prepares treasurer's transmittals and bank deposits.
- Posts receipts and invoices on accounts receivable and other manual and automated records; categorizes, balances and reconciles receipts and bank statements.
- Prepares accounts receivable aging reports; calculates interest on past due accounts for billing purposes.
- Prepares and distributes weekly, monthly and other employee schedules.
- Receives calls from employees who are reporting variances in their work schedule due to unscheduled occurrences sick leave, emergency floaters, bereavement leave and leave without pay.
- Contacts employees for relief and coverage needs per applicable County and Bargaining Unit rules and policies.
- Prepares staffing reports as required.
- May make collection calls and write collection letters.
- Reconcile bank statements.
- May prepare payroll record changes for new employees, terminations, step increases, promotions and address changes.
- May prepare departmental payroll authorizations.
- Prepares tax reports and other accounting reports as required.
- Maintains necessary accounting related records and prepares required reports.
- May perform all of the duties of an Accounting Technician I.
- Performs related duties as required.
An Associate of Arts degree in accounting, business administration or related field; OR, one (1) year of technical accounting experience. Work related experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one (1) year of experience equals two (2) years of education. Typing of 50 wpm may be required. 10-key by touch. Must pass job related tests.
Special Requirements
When assigned to work in the Corrections Department:
Candidates for employment must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph and psychological examination. High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100.
When assigned to work in the Department of Information Services:
Candidates for employment must successfully pass a criminal background investigation, which includes fingerprinting.
Additional Information
Knowledge And Abilities
Knowledge of:
- specialized accounting principles and practices required by assigned subsystem;
- basic mathematics;
- standard office practices and procedures.
- type accurately;
- follow oral and written instructions;
- operate standard office equipment;
- make arithmetic calculations;
- clearly explain policies, procedures and schedules;
- maintain necessary records and prepare required reports;
- communicate effectively orally;
- establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, associates, and the general public.
- maintain confidentiality of working information;
- concentrate on accuracy of details.
Employees receive general supervision from an administrative superior as assigned. Assignments are made indicating generally what is to be done, the quantity of work expected and any deadlines which are to be met. The employee carries out recurring assignments on his/her own initiative and receives additional, specific instructions for new or unusual assignments. Work may be spot-checked to ensure timely completion and accuracy.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in the usual office environment.
When Assigned To Work In The Corrections Department
The work is performed in a 24-hour, 7 day per week secure adult detention environment, and may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays as necessary.
When Assigned To Work In The Solid Waste Division
The work is performed in a 12 hour, 7 day per week environment and may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
County Benefits
Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits.
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement
- Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Commuting Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
- Leave & Holidays
- Deferred Compensation 457(b)
- Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
- Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies
- Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
- Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.
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This job posting is open to current regular or temporary Snohomish County AFSCME 109 Public Works-Solid Waste Addendum Bargaining Unit employees only.
Are you a current regular or temporary Snohomish County AFSCME 109 Public Works-Solid Waste Bargaining Unit employee? If no, you will be removed from the hiring process.
- Yes
- No
Following is a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process.
Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?
- Yes
- No
What is your highest level of completed education in accounting, business administration or related field?
- No degree
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
How many years of technical accounting experience do you have?
- No experience to less than one (1) year experience.
- One (1) year or more of experience.
Please submit your resume detailing your work experience, skills, and education as it relates to this position. Additionally, attach a cover letter summarizing how your knowledge, skills and work experience set you apart from other candidates and make you a strong candidate to join our Solid Waste team Please limit your cover letter response to two (2) pages. Do you understand if you do not attach a resume and cover letter you will be removed from the hiring process?
- Yes
- Required Question