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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Accountant I (Surface Water Management)

Everett, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$71K/yr - $91K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a highly capable Accountant I to join the Snohomish County Surface Water Management team. The role involves ensuring smooth financial operations through responsibilities such as financial administration, grant billing processing, accounts payable, and budget planning.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintains general and subsidiary automated and manual ledgers; monitors and verifies the preparation and classification of accounting entries such as journal vouchers, invoices and account receivable billings; may sign payment vouchers; reconciles records; researches, finds and corrects errors

Prepares financial statements and reports; compiles financial data; develops reports formats; prepares statements and reports such as income statements and balance sheets

Makes studies of day-to-day accounting problems and recommends solutions; assists user departments by answering accounting related questions

Develops working forms and tasks within general departmental policies and procedures

Brings exceptions to accounting principles and standards to the attention of the appropriate level of management

Performs related duties as required

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial reportingBudget planningAccounts payableAccounts receivableData entryCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving

Required

A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or other field directly related to professional accounting work

Two (2) years of professional accounting experience

Any combination of training and or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities

Washington state certification as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for the required education

Must pass job related tests

Familiarity with accounting principles and practices

The ability to review and research expenditures and revenues for accuracy and compliance with agreements and guidelines

The ability to perform highly accurate electronic data entry, as well as detailed tracking and reporting from digital systems and databases

The ability to prioritize tasks and meet prescribed processing deadlines

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Attention to detail

Fast learner, positive attitude, and reliable

The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with project managers, department or other County staff, external agencies, and County residents

Knowledge of principles, theories and practices of governmental accounting

Knowledge of current accounting developments and trends

Knowledge of budgetary principles, practices and procedures

Knowledge of internal and operational control concepts, techniques and relationships

Ability to identify procedural problems and develop solutions

Ability to read, interpret and apply relevant federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and the general public

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to maintain necessary records and prepare required reports

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Ability to use personal computers and standard office equipment

Ability to learn Washington laws governing local government financial practices and procedures

Ability to learn Governmental Accounting Standards Board, accounting practices and procedures

Ability to learn the requirement of the Washington State Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System Act

Preferred

Previous professional accounting experience for a governmental agency is preferred

Benefits

Retirement

Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plan with low deductibles. The county’s contribution to this benefit is significant.

Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.

Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.

Holiday Pay: The County observes eleven (11) paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.

Other benefits include wellness, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, long term disability, and more.

Deferred Compensation: If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.

Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.

Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.

Flexible work schedules.

Career development training.