Accounting Assistant III

The salary range for this position is $4,669-$6,210 monthly.

Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for an Accounting Assistant III. The successful candidate will join the Finance and Procurement team in the Business Services division providing high quality financial services to the department. This position is responsible for providing a full range of accounting support for the Parks and Trails program, participating as a member of the Water and Sewer Utilities accounting team providing financial and customer service support to 800+ customers, and providing backup payroll support to 200+ employees.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversees a county-wide bookkeeping function such as payroll, fixed assets, or accounts payable and assumes responsibility for departmental accounting records and payroll system.
• Processes the more complex bookkeeping transactions.
• Audits entries and documents to ensure accuracy, propriety, proper account coding, adequate explanations, and other applicable information in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Undertakes independent research projects as assigned and prepares various schedules and reports for financial statements requiring the knowledge of governmental accounting principles.
• Assists in testing computer accounting programs used in the work unit.
• Performs special projects requiring extensive research, interpretation, or auditing of statistical data.

Essential Personnel: This position is an essential worker and may be required to work during non-business hours or closures to meet operational requirements and needs in the Business Services division.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment – Quiet office setting in Olympia, Washington.
• Schedule - Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workload demands may occasionally require work outside the assigned work hours.
• Travel Requirements - Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings.
• Customer Interactions - Daily interactions via phone, in-person, and video with Thurston County staff.

WHO WE ARE: Thurston County Public Works Department, located in Olympia, Washington, is a national award-winning agency in delivering quality projects to our community. Our mission is to provide excellent public services in all areas of our business. We actively help our staff develop and grow professionally, we bring together resources across divisions to achieve organizational goals, we are always ready to respond to community needs, and we are an American Public Works Association accredited agency, consistently meeting industry best practices benchmarks.

Our Core Values:

• Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes.
• Customer Service - We provide our customers with the highest level of service and quality.
• Innovation - We strive to continuously improve processes, performance, and results.
• Safety - We demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Teamwork - We work together toward achieving a common recognized end.

Mission: To provide excellent public services in all areas of our business.

Vision: The premier public works organization, accountable and transparent in all services we provide to our community.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more…