Account Clerk I, PUBLIC POSTING, (closes 2/5/26)

Ellensburg Washington•Ellensburg, WA

About The Position

The City of Ellensburg has a vacancy for a full-time Account Clerk I/RPZ in the Finance Department. If you enjoy providing exceptional customer service and have experience cashiering this is a great opportunity. The person in 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. Will issue permits, maintain files, and provide courteous customer service by phone or in person. Receipt payments including transmittals from various City Departments. Assist utility clerks and provide miscellaneous assistance to Finance Department as assigned. CORE VALUES: All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Ellensburg’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City and serving the community. The values of Compassion (we care), Courage (we do the right thing), and Conviction (we work hard) promote and maintain a high level of service and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across departments.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One (1) year of related experience and/or training
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.
Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing, modern office practices and procedures, and bookkeeping or accounting principles and practices.
Skill in operating listed tools and equipment; periodically accesses sensitive information required to perform job tasks, requiring the ability to maintain confidentiality and may only disseminate such information consistent with departmental policies and procedures, requiring good judgment.
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.