Senior Accounting Technician

Open until filled. Cutoff for first review of applications: 8 am, August 17, 2026. Applications received after this cutoff may not be reviewed.

The Finance Department is seeking a Senior Accounting Technician to join the team, a group of 10 employees providing a wide range of support for administration and general financial reporting. The department provides services to residents, such as business licensing and utility billing, and to the City’s five operating departments.

This position focuses primarily on utility billing, coordinating monthly billing for 5400 total water and sewer connections while providing excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience with utility billing, customer service, and/or collections, with strong attention to detail;
• The ability to clearly explain information, resolve issues, and provide professional, responsive service to customers;
• The ability to maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with City policies and procedures; and
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting reliable utility services for the community.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is expected. Candidates may be invited to complete an online exam utilizing Microsoft Office programs.

The Senior Accounting Technician performs and coordinates specialized City-wide finance and accounting functions for areas such as accounts payable/fixed assets, utilities/accounts receivable, or other matters. Responsibilities vary depending on assignments and business cycles.

The City of Bainbridge Island is a vibrant community with small-town feel, 52 miles of scenic shoreline and densely forested areas. Our employees are the most important asset in preserving and enhancing the special character of the Island, and in responding to the community's needs. The City provides competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities.

• 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.

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. Any combination of experience, education and training which provides the level of knowledge and ability required may be substituted.

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Mathematic principles and practices of moderate complexity.
• General accounting functions and practices in accordance with established regulations and standards.
• Accounts receivable, cash receipting, purchasing and/or accounts payable financial systems and processes (depending on…