Temporary Accounting Technician - Health

Summary

Whatcom County Health & Community Services is seeking to fill the position of Temporary Extra Help Accounting Technician. This position fills a critical role in the business office of the Health Department, primarily responsible for grant tracking and invoicing in our complicated fiscal environment.

• Independently researching, compiling, and preparing complex financial reports, budgets and audit information for contracts and grants.
• Assisting program supervisors on grant requirements and compliance.
• Ensuring reporting is completed in a timely manner.
• Reconciling accounts receivable.
• Receiving, receipting, reconciling and depositing money and goods.
• Auditing employee time sheets for accuracy.
• Preparing payroll.
• Maintaining records of vacation, sick leave and all other payroll records.
• Maintaining documentation of employee salary matrix placement and initiating source documents to implement changes to pay.

Accounting Supervisor

This is a variable‑hour position, generally scheduled Monday–Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. You may work full time for up to three consecutive months. After that period, the position is limited to no more than 69 hours per month.

509 Girard Street, Bellingham, WA

$22.83 per hour.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4 years of progressively responsible experience in an accounting‑related field.
• Completion of 15 credit hours of accounting or bookkeeping courses beyond the high school level.

• Experience with grant and contract accounting and monitoring.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting.

At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.

Distinguish yourself in public service and make a commitment to our future.

Whatcom County, WA is truly special and a great place to call home!

This position is not eligible for benefits.