Clerk Financial Customer Service / Accounting Technician 3; REOPENED 6.11.21



Clerk Financial Customer Service / Accounting Technician 3; REOPENED 6.11.21

Salary

$41,868.00 - $58,607.83 Annually

Location

WA 99260, WA

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

21-00128

Department

Clerk

Opening Date

05/13/2021

Closing Date

7/2/2021 4:30 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

THIS RECRUITMENT IS BEING REOPENED TO INCREASE THE APPLICANT POOL. IF YOU APPLIED DURING THE INITIAL RECRUITMENT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. 

This is comprehensive and technical accounting work in a major accounting program.
 

PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED MATERIALS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION: 

  • RESUME
  • COVER LETTER
  • LIST OF REFERENCES


NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL UP TO TWO (2) VACANCIES. 


TOTAL COMPENSATION: $41,552 - $56,069 annually. Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.


Examples of Duties

Directs and/or participates in the work of lower level Accounting Technicians.  Journalizes to special, sub or general ledgers and reconciling ledgers.

Audits cash reports, billings, receipts, funds, and performs general internal audits.

Creates and maintains computerized spreadsheet programs on personal computers.

Performs payroll accounting and maintains related records.

Assists in accounting systems design and procedural changes in established procedures which conform with BARS or policy or applicable law.

Assists in preparing annual reports and department budgets and in balancing various funds.

May assist other agencies, departments and/or special districts with difficult accounting or coding problems.

Maintains utility, payroll, fund, grant accounts and central billing - County physical inventory, fixed asset, township maintenance/operations and building rental accounts, and investment accounts.

May operate cash register to receipt payments.  Processes NSF checks returned by the bank.
 
May prepare or assist in the preparation of vouchers for payment of bills.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. Three (3) years of accounting related work experience or substituting successful completion of an AA degree in Accounting or equivalent accounting related course work for up to 2 years of the required work experience.

NOTE:  Certain positions may be required to be bondable.

Selection Factors

Knowledge of:
• technical accounting methods, forms and techniques.
• of accounting codes, classifications and terminology pertinent to technical accounts maintenance activities.
• computerized accounting, including creating and using spreadsheets.

Ability to:
• maintain established financial records and prepare comprehensive accounting reports and statements.
• make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy using a ten-key machine by touch.
• understand and execute oral and written instructions and to apply available guidelines to varied situations.
• work with public if required by the position.
• effectively direct the activities of others, if required by the position.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers.

SPOKANE COUNTY
Employee Benefits Summary
    
The following is a brief list of benefits available to Spokane County regular employees.  Complete information is available from Human Resources Department.  This information is subject to change.
 

PAID TIME OFF

Spokane County Observed Holidays
Up to 10 (ten) paid holidays are observed by Spokane County. 
 
PTO
Non-represented and a select group of represented employees receive a bank of hours that combine both vacation and sick leave into a paid time off bank.  There is no waiting period to use this time and it starts out at almost 2 days per month accrual increasing in accrual rates annually for first 5 years.
 
Vacation
For employees with less than five (5) years of continuous service, the accrual rate is 1 day of vacation each month for a total of 12 days per year.  After six (6) months, employees are eligible to take accumulated vacation time. (Please note the vacation time accumulation may vary depending on contract language). 
 
Sick Leave
Sick leave is earned at 1 day per month and can be taken as the days are accumulated.
 
Other Leaves
Spokane County provides several other paid leaves such as: bereavement leave, jury duty and military duty leave. 
 
INSURANCE BENEFITS

Medical Insurance
Two plans are currently available:  Premera Blue Cross (PPO) and Kaiser Permanente (HMO).  Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents.  Premiums are deducted each pay period (pay periods: 15th and last day of the month).
 
2023 Rates:
 
Premera                                                                           
Employee Only: $38.04 per month                            
Employee & Spouse: $149.52 per month   
Employee & Family: $209.60 per month       
Employee & Child(ren): $136.16 per month  

Kaiser:
Employee: $35.92 per month
Employee & Spouse: $140.56 per month
Employee & Family:  $196.06 per month
Employee & Child(ren): $128.58 per month
 
Dental Insurance
Two plans are currently available:  Delta Dental of Washington (PPO) and Willamette Dental (DMO).  Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents.
 
2023 Rates:
 
Delta Dental                                                                 Willamette Dental
Employee: $5.74 per month                                       Employee: $5.98 per month
Family: $11.48 per month                                           Family: $11.96 per month
 
 
 
 
Group Life Insurance
The County provides a $25,000 group life insurance policy to employees. The County provides a $10,000 benefit for those represented by 492, 492CS & 492CL.  This benefit is paid in full by Spokane County. 
 
Long Term Disability Coverage
Provides an income protection benefit in the event of a long-term illness or injury at rate of 60% of income up to a maximum of $5,000 per month.  Spokane County pays the full premium for this plan. Deputy Sheriff's receive a benefit through their union for disability.
 
RETIREMENT
 
Retirement Plan (401a)
Spokane County employees are automatically included in the Washington State Retirement System. Both the employer and the employee contribute to the plan.  This retirement plan provides a guaranteed lifetime monthly benefit once vested and eligible for retirement.
 
Additional Retirement Plan Option (457b)
Employees may supplement their retirement income and save money on taxes by participating in this optional County program.  Roth (after-tax) option is also available through this retirement plan.
 
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
 
AFLAC
Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay for benefits not covered by major medical insurance.  The employee pays 100% of the premium.
 
Travel Assistance
Provides additional travel protections anytime you travel more than 100 miles from home.  Includes pre-trip information, emergency ticket replacement, and emergency evacuation coverage.  This benefit is paid in full by Spokane County.


Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
Spokane County sponsors a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account to allow out-of-pocket Medical & Daycare Expenses to be paid with Tax Free Dollars.  Premiums are automatically set up pre-tax under the FSA.
 
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance is additional optional life insurance provided through The Standard Insurance.  New employees are guaranteed up to $50,000 for self and $20,000 for a spouse with no medical underwriting needed.
 
WORK/LIFE PROGRAMS

 
Employee Assistance Program
Employees and their family members are eligible to receive free counseling.  There are also benefits relating to financial and legal concerns.
 
Reduced Cost Bus Pass Program
Spokane County participates in a program with STA which discounts bus passes to $5 a month.
 
Wellness Programs
There are opportunities for nearby exercise programs at reduced cost and education programs around wellness themes including financial well-being, nutrition and stress reduction.
 
Discounts
There are local and national discounts available to Spokane County employees.

01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of accounting related work experience or substituting successful completion of an AA degree in Accounting or equivalent accounting related course work for up to 2 years of the required work experience?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Please check the box that applies to your current Union status (if you are not a current Spokane County employee, please select "I am not a Union member").
  • I am in the open position's department and my position is covered by the 1553 collective bargaining agreement
  • I am in another department and my position is covered by the 1553 collective bargaining agreement
  • I am in a position covered by the Master Contract collective bargaining agreement (not 1553)
  • I am in a position covered by another collective bargaining agreement (not 1553 or Master Contract)
  • None of the above apply

Required Question

Agency
Spokane County
Address
824 N Adams

Spokane, Washington, 99260
Phone
509-477-5750