Accountant 2

Description

Position Summary

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

In this role you and your governmental accounting experience will be important assets to the Central Accounting team in the Finance department. You will be responsible for expenditure accounting, including, advising on producing appropriate accounting for supplier, procurement, intercompany, payroll and reconciling accounts as assigned such as: warrant accounts, and payroll and benefit clearing fund for Pierce County. You will be the liaison for suppliers, procurement and payroll and benefit accounting providing support to financial partners and peers Countywide, and support processes by balancing, reconciling, and problem solving. In this position you will serve in a lead role for financial system changes and configuration over areas impacting accounting for suppliers, procurement, intercompany processing, and payroll / benefit accounting. Keeping the County and its partners financial exchanges in check enables you and Pierce County to provide the best services to its communities.

Why It's a Great Department:

The Finance Department is responsible for financial management, risk management, and information technology. Pierce County Finance is responsible for procurement, contracting, budgeting, accounting, health benefit management, worker safety programs and insurance, fleet and records management, and treasury services for the county and numerous independent districts.

How to be Successful in the Role:

Your success will stem from a highly proficient accounting with a primary focus on handling governmental accounting expenditures such as suppliers, procurement and payroll transactions, reconciliation, and adjustments to reflect appropriately in our annual financial report. Much of your efforts will be done using the Microsoft Office products and Workday Financials accounting system.

Your Future in this Role:

Throughout the onboarding process you will meet with the Managers, Supervisors, teams, and administration to regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has opportunity in Pierce County to build a great career.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Review and approve countywide general ledger adjustments including accounting journals and accounting adjustments for spend or payroll.

• Review and approve procurement related period close actions that impact accounting results.

• Reconcile and process Direct Intercompany and all Intercompany monthly transactions county-wide.

• Support cross year payroll setup and processing.

• Completes monthly reconciliations for payroll and benefit transactions impacting payroll and warrant clearing funds.

• Complete all assigned ledger and subject area reconciliations based on appropriate accounting standards, industry best practices, requirements, established procedures and updating process and procedure documentation as needed.

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or Economics with an emphasis in accounting.

• Two or more years of professional accounting or banking experience.

• 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.

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.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.

• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov 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 (253) 798-7480, 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 County's 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 great place people are proud to call home?

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our Leadership Training Program, and a County Book Club.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Our benefits:

Vacation (Annual Leave)

After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.

Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:

Vacation Accruals:

During years 1-3, 12 Days

During years 4-7, 16 Days

During years 8-13, 20 Days

During years 14-18, 23 Days

During years 19, 24 Days

During years 20, 25 Days

During years 21, 26 Days

During years 22, 27 Days

During years 23, 28 Days

During years 24, 29 Days

During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.

Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.

Military Leave:

Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.

Holidays:

Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:

New Year's Day

• January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday

• Third Monday in January

President's Day

• Third Monday in February

Memorial Day

• Last Monday in May

Juneteenth

• June 19

Independence Day

• July 4

Labor Day

• First Monday in September

Veteran's Day

• November 11

Thanksgiving Day

• Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after

Christmas Day

• December 25

Personal Holidays:

Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.

Furlough:

Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.

Sick Leave:

Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.

Insurance Benefits:

Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the Pierce County Health Benefits website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation:

Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security:

All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Miscellaneous Benefits:

Please visit Pierce County's Benefits website for more information.

Telework/Remote Options:

Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy here.

All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment.

Agency Pierce County

Address Pierce County Human Resources

2401 S 35th St, Rm 121

Tacoma, Washington, 98409

Phone (253) 798-7480

For Sheriff's Department positions: 253-798-6250

Website http://www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs