Accounting Assistant

Why It's a Great Opportunity

In this role you will support the accounting team working for all divisions in Planning and Public Works. You will provide transactional accounting activities within a project focused team. Planning and Public Works (PPW) is the largest department in Pierce County and the Business and Finance Operations (BFO) Division is PPW’s central finance office. This behind-the-scenes work is vital to the operation of the county and our communities.

PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!
Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

Your success will come from being a customer focused professional, detail oriented with your accounting and bookkeeping, and understanding of the bigger picture the projects Pierce County brings to our communities. Your success will be seen in the services and quality of life improvements throughout the County.

This is a great position to build on your customer service and accounting skills as well as develop a career with Pierce County. Those in this role take pride in being a resource for all internal and external County customers while working in a supportive team environment. Pierce County offers professional development through the robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.

This position has multiple promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career.

• Reconciles supporting documents to County records using warrant listing, payroll expenditure reports, monthly revenue/expenditure transfers, and cash receipts according to general accounting practices.
• Analyzes financial system transaction and makes necessary corrections.
• Analyzes expenditures, prepares calculations, and verifies accuracy of Workday work tags.
• Monitors and audits provider billings.
• Skill in the use of spreadsheet software and computers.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• Two or more years of progressively responsible bookkeeping, accounting, auditing or closely-related work experience OR
• Substituting on a month-for-month basis, successful completion of course work in bookkeeping, accounting or closely related subjects relevant to the requirements of the position for a maximum of one year experience requirement.
• Previous customer services experience desirable.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any Work Source location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at , at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely…