Staff Accountant
Job in
Pasco, Franklin County, Washington, 99301, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
City of Pasco, WA
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant -
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location : City of Pasco, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Finance
Division: Accounting
Opening Date: 04/15/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
SUMMARY OF POSITION
LOCATION: City of Pasco, WA (on-site)
SALARY: $39.52 - $47.44 hourly ($82,201.60 - $98,675.20 annually), depending on qualifications
JOB TYPE: Regular/Full-Time
UNION STATUS: Non-Represented
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flex scheduling may be available per department approval)
FIRST REVIEW DATE: Open until filled, with first review on April 29th.
THE ROLE:
As a Staff Accountant, you will play a critical role in maintaining the City's financial integrity by supporting general ledger functions, preparing financial reports, and assisting with budgeting and financial management activities. This position ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Washington State Auditor requirements while supporting sound internal controls.
The ideal candidate will have at least three years of professional accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interpret complex financial data. You will collaborate with Finance staff, City departments, and external agencies to support financial reporting, audits, and fiscal planning.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing financial statements, reports, and projections in accordance with GAAP
- Maintaining and reconciling journals, ledgers, and financial records
- Monitoring fund activity and resolving discrepancies
- Supporting payroll-related accounting, labor and benefit budgeting
- Performing financial analysis related to rates, labor agreements, and debt service
- Accounting for grants, debt issuance, and reimbursement tracking
- Assisting with budget preparation and long-term financial planning
- Serving as a resource to departments on financial policies and procedures
A background check will be required upon acceptance of a conditional offer.
REQUIRED
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Three (3) or more years of accounting experience, including financial reporting and application of GAAP
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and governmental accounting practices
- Proficiency in spreadsheets and financial systems
- Ability to analyze financial data and perform complex calculations
- Experience in governmental accounting
- Experience with grant accounting and debt service tracking
- Knowledge of Washington State accounting and reporting requirements
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress toward certification
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
The City offers a full benefits package for the employee and all eligible dependents covered at low premiums including:
- Medical coverage at tiered monthly rates based on plan selection and coverage level
- Dental coverage at $11.59/month and vision coverage at $6.54/month
- Basic life insurance paid by the City and optional supplemental coverage
- 12 days of vacation during the 1st year and 12 days of sick leave (accrual-based)
- 10 holidays plus 1 floating holiday annually
- Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) pension plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with up to 4% City contribution
- Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Plan, Long-Term Disability, Aflac, and flexible scheduling (per department approval)
CONDITIONS:
- Work is primarily performed in an office environment
- Requires prolonged sitting, computer use, and detailed analytical work
- May occasionally require extended hours, including evenings or weekends
Join us in shaping the future and making a real difference, apply today!
Please call or text HR at or email with questions regarding employment opportunities with the City of Pasco.
* The City of Pasco is committed to supporting diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
* If your experience does not exactly match each and every qualification, apply anyways! You may be exactly what we are looking for!
The City offers a full benefits package with affordable options for full family coverage for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Maintaining a positive work life balance is important, to help aid this balance, employees receive great vacation, sick, and paid holiday benefits.
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