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Accountant II
Job Location
Chelan County Treasurer 350 Orondo Ave Wenatchee, WA 98801
Description
Position open until filled with first review date on 11/9/2023
Salary Range: PW11 Step 2-4 $4,289.11 - $4,706.19 Longevity Steps 5-8 $4,930.50 - $5,672.99
The position includes a state retirement system, with a deferred comp program available. Health insurance package includes Medical, Dental, and county contributions to a personal health savings account (VEBA). Includes 11 paid holidays and 1 floating personal holidays along with monthly accrued vacation and sick leave.
SUMMARY
Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and documenting business transactions.
Analyzing financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.
Auditing contracts, orders, and vouchers, and preparing reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
Installing, modifying, documenting, and coordinating implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures in an organized manner.
Devising and implementing system for general accounting.
Making recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
Conducting studies and submitting recommendations for improving the organization's accounting operation.
Collecting appropriate data and preparing federal, state, and local reports and tax returns.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; 4 years experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Washington State Board of Accountancy BARS.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Information
To apply please submit cover letter, resume, and Chelan County Application in one document to human.resources@co.chelan.wa.us