Accountant I - II
Apply NowCompany: Kittitas County, WA
Location: Ellensburg, WA 98926
Description:
Salary: $6,117.00 - $8,062.00 Monthly
Location : Ellensburg
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Auditor's Office
Opening Date: 03/24/2025
Closing Date: 4/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Courthouse
Description
The Kittitas County Auditor's Office is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Accountant. We're hiring at either an Accountant I or Accountant II level depending on qualifications.
The Accountant I is the entry-level classification in the professional series of Accountant. This position performs supervised accounting and budgeting functions as well as records management. Work involves routine operations and judgement is limited to clearly defined work procedures and priorities.
The Accountant II is the second level in the professional series of Accountant. This position is expected to perform both supervised and independent professional accounting work requiring the application of intermediate to advanced accounting knowledge. Work assignments provide the opportunity for independent judgement within the framework of applicable policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
Examples of Duties
Typical Qualifications
Most permanent employees who at least 20 hours per week on a regular schedule are entitled to healthcare, retirement, and leave benefits, pro-rated to the scheduled hours of work.
HEALTHCARE BENEFITS
Eligible employees and their family members have access to medical, dental, and vision benefits. The base plans for these benefits are paid 100% by the County regardless of the number of family members enrolled. Plan buy-up options are available for a small cost via payroll deduction.
LIFE INSURANCE AND SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCTS
Kittitas County offers access to a $12,000 basic life/accidental death and dismemberment insurance plan as well as a base long term disability plan through Mutual of Omaha as part of the core benefits program.
Supplemental products are available for eligible employees who choose to purchase them through AFLAC, Allstate, Colonial, and Mutual of Omaha. These products include:
LEAVE BENEFITS
Eligible County employees have access to a variety of leave programs. The amount of paid leave an employee may accrue and bank will vary between employee groups and collective bargaining agreements. Types of leave available include, but are not limited to:
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Most benefited employees are eligible to participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) plan administered by the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Participation in the DRS retirement program is mandatory for all eligible employees. Both the employee and the County contribute to the plan at a rate set by the State legislature.
For more information regarding DRS you can visit their website at https://www.drs.wa.gov/.
Employees who want to save additional dollars for retirement may do so voluntarily by participating in a choice of 457 deferred compensation plans. A 457 plan allows employees to defer funds through payroll deduction, up to a maximum amount set each year by the IRS.
Location : Ellensburg
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Auditor's Office
Opening Date: 03/24/2025
Closing Date: 4/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Courthouse
Description
The Kittitas County Auditor's Office is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Accountant. We're hiring at either an Accountant I or Accountant II level depending on qualifications.
The Accountant I is the entry-level classification in the professional series of Accountant. This position performs supervised accounting and budgeting functions as well as records management. Work involves routine operations and judgement is limited to clearly defined work procedures and priorities.
The Accountant II is the second level in the professional series of Accountant. This position is expected to perform both supervised and independent professional accounting work requiring the application of intermediate to advanced accounting knowledge. Work assignments provide the opportunity for independent judgement within the framework of applicable policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
Examples of Duties
- Collect and process invoices and vouchers for proper coding and payment.
- Prepare documentation for vouchers.
- Routine general ledger entries and corrections.
- Maintain fiscal systems, documents, policies, and procedures.
- Monitor general correspondence; field and/or route phone calls and email inquiries.
- Perform record-keeping and retention duties based on state schedule and/or county policy.
- Monitor and audit time and attendance record keeping system.
- Assist Accountant II and IIIs with tasks such as payroll processing, grant, and contract management.
- Prepare forms, billings, reports, and documents as directed.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- Follow the principles of accounting and financial reporting as set forth in the State of Washington Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting System (BARS), Governmental Accounting Standards Boards (GASB), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and County policies and procedures.
- Assist other County departments with accounting and budgeting functions as needed and as available.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Typical Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a major in accounting or related field AND one (1) or more years of professional accounting experience (Accountant I) or three (3) or more years of professional accounting experience (Accountant II).
- Equivalent education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the qualifications stated above at the discretion of the Auditor.
- Current and valid driver's license.
- Bondable.
- A criminal history and background check will be performed on qualified applicants. Convictions may preclude candidates from employment in certain circumstances. Factors such as relativity to the position, age and time of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, and rehabilitation will be taken into account.
Most permanent employees who at least 20 hours per week on a regular schedule are entitled to healthcare, retirement, and leave benefits, pro-rated to the scheduled hours of work.
HEALTHCARE BENEFITS
Eligible employees and their family members have access to medical, dental, and vision benefits. The base plans for these benefits are paid 100% by the County regardless of the number of family members enrolled. Plan buy-up options are available for a small cost via payroll deduction.
LIFE INSURANCE AND SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCTS
Kittitas County offers access to a $12,000 basic life/accidental death and dismemberment insurance plan as well as a base long term disability plan through Mutual of Omaha as part of the core benefits program.
Supplemental products are available for eligible employees who choose to purchase them through AFLAC, Allstate, Colonial, and Mutual of Omaha. These products include:
- Supplemental life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment
- Disabilty insurance
LEAVE BENEFITS
Eligible County employees have access to a variety of leave programs. The amount of paid leave an employee may accrue and bank will vary between employee groups and collective bargaining agreements. Types of leave available include, but are not limited to:
- Legal holidays
- Personal holiday
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave
- Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML)
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Most benefited employees are eligible to participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) plan administered by the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Participation in the DRS retirement program is mandatory for all eligible employees. Both the employee and the County contribute to the plan at a rate set by the State legislature.
For more information regarding DRS you can visit their website at https://www.drs.wa.gov/.
Employees who want to save additional dollars for retirement may do so voluntarily by participating in a choice of 457 deferred compensation plans. A 457 plan allows employees to defer funds through payroll deduction, up to a maximum amount set each year by the IRS.