City of Bonney Lake · 1 week ago
Accounting Specialist II
Bonney Lake, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expThe City of Bonney Lake is seeking an Accounting Specialist II to perform a variety of administrative, accounting, and clerical duties in support of the Finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating with various departments, ensuring data integrity, and providing training to staff.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Coordinates with Leads and/or Division Managers/Supervisors and brainstorms potential solutions to issues or challenges
Communicates information and/or processes with internal and external customers
Reviews data entry audit reports and approves for future posting
Maintains current knowledge of and performs research on the "Red Flag" requirements and its affect on City operations
Assists in the implementation of changes or new initiatives to the law
Remains well versed in City, County, and/or State licensing policies and procedures in order to process applications for applicable licenses
Provides comprehensive training to staff regarding the division to which the incumbent is assigned
Creates a variety of reports for review and consideration
Assists in implementation of new initiatives and the writing and updates of Standard Operating Procedures for assigned function(s)
Assists in the promotion of problem solving initiatives and training with other City departments
Assists in developing procedures and reporting formats to establish or improve specific accounting processes; may provide lead direction to other support positions and assist in coordinating workflow
Reviews transaction journal, control reports and other system reports to ensure data integrity
Reviews and edits customer accounts to ensure applicable data (i.e. meter size, billing rates, etc) is appropriate
Calculates back charges and/or overpayments and submits worksheets to supervisor or applicable requesting agency
Processes leak adjustments requests and notifies the appropriate person as to the findings
Reviews, audits, and/or edits third party transactions and/or reports to specific utility account payments
Recommends and coordinates communication to Utility Billing Contractor
Initiates communication with PW Operations Supervisors to troubleshoot potential issues and provides guidance to facilitate solutions
Reconciles all A/R accounts and reviews aging reports to ensure payments were received and properly accounted for
Provides detailed reports and recommendations regarding collection actions and works with collections agencies in order to remit accounts and resolve discrepancies
Reviews, codes, and ensures timely payment of monies owed by the City
Researches and remains knowledgeable of local and/or national laws/regulations regarding AP/AR provisions and provides recommendations or revisions in order to remain current with requirements
Ensures the confidentiality of payroll related data and/or information
Reviews and edits transactions that require confidential interaction with Human Resources
Advises and/or responds to internal customer requests for specific payroll related information
Inputs bi-monthly payroll information and processes payroll fully using the automated database system
Reconciles payroll to ensure data integrity
Prepares a variety of payroll reports and schedules for auditing purposes and/or in support of the City's budgeting process
May serve as a member of various committees as assigned
Provides clerical support to other department staff as required
Composes, inputs, and edits a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy and completeness
May serve as a back-up to related accounting specialist positions
Performs related duties as assigned
Assists in a variety of areas during absences or peak times
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalency; and at least one (1) year of continuing education from an accredited institution or professional organization in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or a related discipline
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible related work experience including accounting, bookkeeping or a closely related field
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible work experience including accounting, bookkeeping or a closely related field AND four (4) years of successful experience within the City's position of Accounting Specialist I
Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Additional education or credits towards a related degree may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience (i.e. 20 credits may substitute for one (1) year of experience)
Attention to detail
Communicate effectively
Practice customer service focus
Maintain positive interactions with all individuals
Build collaborative relationships
Critical thinking
Anticipate problems and develop contingency plans
Take initiative within job scope
Remain flexible to changing priorities
Determine priorities and take prompt action
Commitment to racial, social and economic equity issues and working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Meet deadlines and responds to individuals in a timely manner
Cognizant to the attitudes, feelings or circumstances of others and have an awareness of how one's behaviors may impact others
Work effectively with others to achieve common goals
Practice Social awareness
Ability to problem solve challenging matters in a timely manner
Resolves and works through conflict with grace, dignity, tact and respect
Ability to perform accounting and mathematic computations with a high degree of accuracy
Moderately proficient in one or more areas of accounting and bookkeeping (e.g. AP, AR, PR, Cashiering, etc.)
Knowledge of Bookkeeping and accounting practices and principles
Knowledge of Basic state and/or local regulations affecting the assigned accounting function
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and governmental accounting
Knowledge of Extensive knowledge with the Washington State Budgeting Accounting and Reporting System (BARS)
Knowledge of Applicable local and/or county regulations that may affect City internal financial functions
Knowledge of Excel, Word, Financial Systems Software
Benefits
Medical: Choice of Kaiser Permanente 200 or Regence Health First 250 administered by the Association of Washington Cities Employee Benefit Trust. Employee pays 5% for themselves and 15% per month toward the premium for all enrolled on the plan OR there is also a provision to participate in the premium cost savings program if they elect to not add themselves and/or dependents to the plan.
Dental and Vision: Available through Washington State Council of County and City Employees (WSCCCE). City pays the full cost towards the premium for employee and dependents for WSCCCE Plan Ten (X) Dental Plan and the WSCCCE Vision Plan, which is currently administered through VSP.
Short Term Disability Insurance: Employee Paid through UEBT.
Long Term Disability: Employer paid through WSCCCE.
Life Insurance: Employer paid term $50,000 policy.
Deferred Comp: City matching program up to $150/mo. towards ICMA RC 457 Plan.
EAP: Access to City-paid Employee Assistance Program for employee and anyone living in the employee's household.
Retirement: You will be required to enroll in the Washington Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
VEBA: The City contributes $25 per month to each member's HRA VEBA Trust account.
Leave: Leaves will be in accordance with the appropriate provision of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Company
City of Bonney Lake
Bonney Lake has a population of over 24,000 (as of 2023).
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cherie Reierson, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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