Accounting Assistant

Salary: $59,883.20 - $71,884.80 annually.

Location:

City of Pasco, WA (on-site).

Job Type: Regular Full-Time.

Department:
Finance, Division:
Accounting.

As an Accounting Assistant, you will support the City’s financial operations through accounting, financial processing, record‑keeping, reconciliation, reporting, and customer service. You will maintain, monitor, and reconcile complex financial records; process invoices, requisitions, purchase orders, deposits, payments, and other financial documents; complete banking transactions; perform daily audit functions; and support financial reporting and database management.

This position regularly interacts with City staff and members of the public and requires the ability to communicate clearly, maintain confidentiality, solve problems, and explain policies, procedures, and financial information with tact and professionalism.

• Two (2) years of higher education in a related field.
• Three (3) years of directly related work and/or office experience.
• One (1) year experience functioning as a lead or trainer.

• Experience with accounting, bookkeeping, financial processing, or governmental accounting.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, computerized accounting programs, or specialized financial software.
• Experience maintaining and reconciling financial records using automated systems and spreadsheets.
• Experience processing invoices, requisitions, purchase orders, payments, deposits, or other financial transactions.
• Strong customer service, problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle complex or sensitive information with professionalism.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

• Medical coverage available at tiered monthly rates based on plan selection; dental coverage at $11.59/month and vision coverage at $6.54/month.
• Basic life insurance paid for by the City and employee‑sponsored supplemental life insurance.
• 12 days of vacation during the first year and 12 days of sick leave available upon accrual.
• 10 holidays plus one floating holiday each year.
• Retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, with a guaranteed monthly benefit after vesting criteria are met.
• Eligibility to contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with pre‑tax contributions from the City.
• Other benefits:
  Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Plan, Long‑Term Disability, Aflac, and Flexible Schedule (subject to department approval).

• Primarily performed in an office environment at a desk using a computer.
• May include standing at the front counter, bending to file, and lifting files weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Duties may involve prolonged periods of sitting and standing while performing repetitive motions.
• Requires service and communication with individuals who may be upset, angry, or frustrated.

The City of Pasco is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse workforce. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the application and selection process upon request.

Individuals who require accommodation must notify the Human Resources Department at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling 509‑545‑3408.