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City of Bainbridge Island · 1 month ago

Senior Accounting Technician

Bainbridge Island, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$5,893/mo - $7,393/mo

3+ years exp

The City of Bainbridge Island is a vibrant community focused on preserving and enhancing its unique character. The Senior Accounting Technician will assist with key financial functions supporting City operations, including managing accounts payable and receivable, and providing customer service.

Government Administration

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

Governmental accounting practicesFinancial software systemsAccounts receivable/payableMicrosoft ExcelPublic sector experienceCustomer service skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Experience with governmental accounting practices

Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities with attention to detail

Demonstrate reliability and flexibility in supporting multiple functional areas

Strong communication and customer service skills

Proficient using financial software systems, spreadsheets, and databases

Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and public service

Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

Preferred

An associate's degree in business administration or related field

Three years of accounting or other financial experience

Public sector experience

Benefits

Regular part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in the City's health and welfare benefit programs (for medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability and EAP coverage) on a pro rata basis.

The City participates in social security.