Thurston County Government · 1 day ago
Accounting Assistant III
9605 Tilley Road SW, Olympia, WA, 98512, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$4,669/mo - $6,210/mo
2+ years expThurston County Government is seeking an Accounting Assistant III to join the Finance and Procurement team in the Business Services division. This role is responsible for providing a full range of accounting support for various programs and ensuring high quality financial services to the department.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED and two years of college level accounting courses. Additional experience may substitute for college level courses on a year-for-year basis
Two years of general accounting experience
Typing and 10-key adding machine skills may be required for specified positions
Ability to use word processing and computer equipment and programs may be required for specified positions
Preferred
Ability to organize and prioritize accounting and payroll projects with minimal supervision
Capable of consistently meeting non-negotiable deadlines
Proficient with excel
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and be able to facilitate financial meetings
Commitment to work within a team to accomplish division and department goals
Benefits
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.
Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.
Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry.
Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of including alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program that allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid.
Company
Thurston County Government
Thurston County, Washington is located at the southern end of Puget Sound in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Founded in 1852Olympia, Washington, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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