NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Senior Accounting Technician
Bainbridge Island, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$5,893/mo - $7,393/mo
3+ years expNEOGOV is a company that supports City operations, and they are seeking a Senior Accounting Technician to assist with key financial functions. The role involves processing transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing customer service in various financial areas.
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Responsibilities
Processes and posts transactions and accounting entries, including accounts payable, revenue, accounts receivable, payments, bank deposits and special fund accounting; reviews and validates data; reconciles accounts
Reviews source documents for compliance with rules and regulations; determines proper handling of accounting and technical transactions within designated limits; validates accuracy of data entry and researches and reports discrepancies and inconsistencies
Plans day-to-day utility, accounts receivable or accounts payable functions and project assignments with colleagues and supervisors, attends meetings and sets and maintains day-to-day workloads and priorities
Communicates with customers, the public and/or coworkers orally or in writing
Performs and coordinates account balancing, reconciliation, and other proofing, audit and control functions, and follows up on matters requiring further attention
Staffs City front desk as needed; receipts payments via in person, by check, and electronic payment channels; prepares bank deposits
Provides direct customer service in person and over the phone
Assists with budget and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) preparation and accounting reports as needed
Cross-trains in a wide variety of technical accounting duties; assists with the training and cross-training of co-workers. Functions as part of the overall department team to accomplish work of the department
Maintains timely and regular attendance
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Have experience with governmental accounting practices
Be able to manage deadlines and competing priorities with attention to detail
Demonstrate reliability and flexibility in supporting multiple functional areas
Possess strong communication and customer service skills
Be proficient using financial software systems, spreadsheets, and databases
Show commitment teamwork, professionalism, and public service
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is expected
Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies and procedures
Knowledge of mathematic principles and practices of moderate complexity
Knowledge of general accounting functions and practices in accordance with established regulations and standards
Knowledge of accounts receivable, cash receipting, purchasing and/or accounts payable financial systems and processes (depending on assignments)
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and equipment, including computers and computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets and statistical databases
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and principles of business correspondence
Knowledge of State Budgeting Accounting & Reporting System (BARS) for public sector financial management
Knowledge of financial record keeping practices, filing systems and document retention
Knowledge of research methods and report preparation
Ability to effectively perform the full range of specialty area accounting functions such as those involving utility billing, accounts receivable or accounts payable
Ability to plan and organize time and work to meet deadlines
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to perform, review and verify a variety of mathematical calculations, maintain accurate records, enter data into a computer system, and review and monitor accounting documents
Ability to listen to and work with external and internal customers, colleagues and other persons to troubleshoot problems and solve a wide variety of technical and customer-related issues
Ability to support and model the identified vision, values and behaviors of the organization
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines
Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of standard and specialized software
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required
Preferred
An associate's degree in business administration or related field and three years of accounting or other financial experience are preferred
Public sector experience is highly desirable
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability and EAP coverage
The City participates in social security.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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