Account Clerk I, PUBLIC POSTING, (closes 05/25/26)

Ellensburg Washington•Ellensburg, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Ellensburg has a vacancy for a full-time Account Clerk I/RPZ in the Finance Department. This position contributes to meeting the Finance Department goals through courteous, efficient service, and accurate processing of Residential Parking Zone (RPZ) permits and utility services. The role involves issuing permits, maintaining files, and providing customer service via phone or in person. The Account Clerk will also receipt payments, assist utility clerks, and provide miscellaneous assistance to the Finance Department as assigned. All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Ellensburg’s core values: Compassion, Courage, and Conviction.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One (1) year of related experience and/or training
Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing
Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
Working knowledge of bookkeeping or accounting principles and practices
Ability to perform arithmetic computations accurately and quickly
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner verbally and in writing
Ability to establish courteous and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public
Ability to work under pressure and/or with frequent interruptions while maintaining productivity
Ability to act as a cashier and balance a cash drawer
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
Ability to write correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Applicants must agree to a credit check and be in good credit standing with no debts currently assigned to collections, and a credit history that reflects no pattern of credit instability.
The applicant must not have a pending garnishment or judgment which may cause undue hardship while employed with this agency, with the exception of child support.

Nice To Haves

First aid/CPR/AED certification
Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Issue permits
Maintain files
Provide courteous customer service by phone or in person
Receipt payments including transmittals from various City Departments
Assist utility clerks
Provide miscellaneous assistance to Finance Department as assigned
Accurate processing of Residential Parking Zone (RPZ) permits and utility services