ACCOUNTANT III

City Of Ellensburg-Hr Department • Ellensburg, WA

449d • $99,156 - $112,176

About The Position

The Accountant III position at the City of Ellensburg is a full-time role that operates under the general supervision of the Finance Director. This position is responsible for providing technical guidance to city employees, leading accounting processes, performing complex financial analyses, and ensuring compliance with various regulations. The role also involves supervising accounting functions, managing budgets, and serving as the City's Audit Officer, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately documented and compliant with applicable laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four (4) year college or university with emphasis in accounting.
• Five (5) years of position-related experience.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing technical guidance to City employees across all departments.
• Provide leadership and direction to maintain and improve customer service and departmental efficiency.
• Assist with administration of the accounting processes of the Finance Department.
• Perform complex accounting and financial analysis and review functions requiring a high degree of professional judgment.
• Monitor City, State, and Federal legislation and communicate new policies to staff and the general public.
• Supervise all functions of accounting and accounts payable/receivable.
• Manage bond revenue, expenditures, and arbitrage to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and manage the debt service fund budgets.
• Serve as the City's Audit Officer to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as the City's point of contact with the State Auditor's Office; ensure files and transaction records are maintained.
• Audit and balance all City financial transactions including journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, utility billings, grant tracking, and investments.
• Implement and enforce internal fiscal controls and procedures for all City offices.
• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of various financial statements and reports to comply with Federal, State, County, and City requirements.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the Finance Director and make recommendations based on analyzed data.
• Provide assistance and training to staff members in the use of accounting software systems.
• Provide leadership role in preparing and filing the Annual Financial Reports.
• Maintain journals, ledgers, and other complex financial records; establish the total financial status of various funds and reconcile discrepancies.
• Provide input in development of financial policies and procedures; recommend and implement policy changes as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement under the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Exempt leave
• Holidays
• Employee choice days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree