ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT III bei County of Thurston

The salary for this position is: $4,669.00-$6,210.00 month.

Thurston County Treasurer's Office is seeking a professional, motivated, and dependable candidate for the position of Accounting Assistant III. We are looking for someone who excels at customer services and is excellent with details, balancing, and reconciling.  We are a small but vitally important office within the county.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitor the accounting group mailbox.
• Receive and post deposit transmittals daily for all our special purpose districts.
• Post journal entries for accounting transactions and uploading journals from our sub systems.
• Customer service on phone for helping during tax time taking payments
• Backup other accounting staff with warrants files, reconciliation, redemptions, as well as disbursements and payments.
• Order office supplies for the office.
• Processing electronic and/or mail payments during tax time.

To view the full job classification, click here: Accounting Assistant III

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment – Work is performed indoors and in an office environment.
• Schedule – This job is scheduled for 8 hours a day. Our office is open to the public 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, but staff office hours could be within 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Travel Requirements - Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings.
• Customer Interactions - Daily interactions via phone, in-person, and Teams video with Thurston County staff.

WHO WE ARE:

The County Treasurer’s Office is responsible for billing and receipting in all county property tax payments. We are also the bank for the county and the county special purpose districts and as such, invest all the county money in our investment pool.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• 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 individuals’ 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. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information.
• 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. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include 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 which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Why you’ll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer’s markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com.

Message to potential applicants: We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 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.

DESIRED SKILLS: 

• Knowledge of the double-entry bookkeeping and governmental accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of the BARS governmental accounting system.
• Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic data processing systems and input methods.
• Ability to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to organize and prioritize accounting projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to direct the work of other employees.

OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

Questions about this recruitment? Please contact: Ann Lundeen at 360-754-4996 or [email protected] 

This position is:

• Represented by a union
• Eligible for benefits
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Items requested for consideration:

• Application
• Resume
• Letter of Interest

Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498.  Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.