Accountant 2

Why its a great opportunity:In this role you will support accounting for the Countys revenue (customer) debt and investments tax returns and producing closing year financial entries to walk from operational accounting to modified and full accrual for financial reporting. As a member of this team that serves as centralized accounting resource for all of Pierce County you will be doing dynamic and exciting work partnering with all our different departments for operations transactions and support with department partners and peers working on cross-functional teams and through technical research problem solving and providing guidance. Just one example of a project this role supports includes participating as an accounting resource for the cross functional project team working on the Countys Property Tax System replacement.

Why its a great department:The Finance & Enterprise Services Department delivers enterprise-wide services that support every County department and many external partners ensuring Pierce County operates effectively efficiently and with strong public stewardship. Finance & Enterprise Services staff provide a broad portfolio of high-impact countywide services including budgeting and performance management fiscal services procurement and contracting information technology general services fleet services and risk management.

Employees have the opportunity to work on strategic enterprise-level initiatives collaborate across departments provide the operational and technical backbone which ensures the smooth delivery of services across the organization and deliver critical analysis and decision support that informs leadership and shapes County priorities. The Finance & Enterprise Services Department is focused on creating a culture where employees can help improve service delivery to make a meaningful impact on County operations and the community. The Department leads with safety empowerment and collaboration to create an environment where every person can contribute challenge ideas and continuously improve.

Learn more about the Finance & Enterprise Services Department here.

How to be successful in the role:Your success will come from using your accurate and timely accounting practices to serve the County and outside districts in accordance with local state and federal laws. Strong research troubleshooting accounting and communication skills with great attention to detail will further ensure your success.

Your future in this role:You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Maintain a variety of accounts prepare financial reports and statements in accordance with federal state and local requirements; maintain a variety of ledgers pertaining to all County funds; maintain records of fund activities; analyze and reconcile fund charges and direct necessary fund transfers.
• Prepare review and verify a variety of accounting statistical and narrative reports and documents.
• Audit Revenue & Expenditure Data reports Claim & Salary funds and Warrants Payable; reconcile Treasurers Cash Report with general ledger.
• Enforce collection of delinquent taxes; reconcile tax collection subsidiary reports to general ledger.
• Review and analyze electronic and manual accounting systems and make recommendations for the development and modification of existing systems to improve procedures and ensure conformity to policy and accounting principles.
• Make day-to-day decisions relative to the accounting treatment of complex financial transactions and assist in the development and modification of accounting systems to improve procedures; propose changes in various aspects of the accounting system.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be foundhere.

• Additional education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may be substituted for the recruiting requirements.
• Two or more years of professional accounting or auditing experience AND
• Graduation from a four year college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Preferred qualifications:

• Government accounting experience.
• Possession of Washington State Certification as a Certified Public Accountant is highly desired.
• Knowledge of BARS GASB and / or GAAP is highly desired.

As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Countys needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments phone screen and interviews.

At Pierce County diversity equity and inclusion means commitment not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit develop and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds cultures lifestyles and perspectives committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local direct and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home

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