Account Clerk

Salary: $30.41 - $34.54 Hourly
Location : Lakewood, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2990-26
Department: Finance
Division: Finance
Opening Date: 01/20/2026
Closing Date: 2/6/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Description
Pierce Transit is an independent municipal organization, dedicated to fulfilling the mission of improving people's quality of life by providing safe, reliable, innovative, and useful transportation services that are locally based and regionally connected.
An employee in this classification performs routine accounting work in the maintenance of varied accounting records and accounts, including processing fares, creating bank deposits; performs other related duties as assigned. Under direction from the Finance Manager or Finance Supervisor, an employee in this classification is responsible for maintaining accounting records and accurately recording the financial transactions of the Agency. Employees usually work with a considerable degree of independence on routine operations.

The work is subject to periodic review for mathematical and procedural accuracy.
BENEFITS: At Pierce Transit, our employees' health is important to us too! That's why we offer two on-site employee fitness rooms and an incredible Wellness Program in addition to excellent medical, dental, and vision packages.

If your career goals change while you are employed, we are here to help. Pierce Transit offers $5,000 per year (up to a total of $18,000) in Tuition Assistance after your one-year anniversary. Certifications, and career skills must be connected to a job at Pierce Transit.

All Pierce Transit employees are required to participate in the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Pierce Transit offers two Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans to choose from, and , as well as a matching program for 457 deferred compensation.

Employees are not covered under the Social Security System except for a 1.45% payment for Medicare.

Pierce Transit provides an ORCA Card benefit for each employee and a family member. This benefit provides free access to service on Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Seattle Monorail, Seattle Streetcar, King County Water Taxi and Kitsap Foot Ferry.

PAID LEAVE:Full-time Pierce Transit employees receive 11 paid holidays, 2 personal paid holidays, 6 days of major sick leave, 22 days of paid time off (PTO) per year,and the ability to earn up to 2 Wellness Days by participating ina qualifying wellness activity and the annual survey. PTO accrual rates increase per policy.

If you're not currently living in the Lakewood-area, that's not a problem! We may be able to help with reimbursing up to $2,500 in moving expenses for those who physically relocate their primary residence to the Pierce/King/Thurston County area (substantiated with receipts). Washington State was recently recognized as being number 1 in the nation for quality of life; read more about that .

Essential Functions
The following functions are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Prepares, processes and maintains the Agency's accounts payable and receivables.

Generates billings for recurring services or other billings as requested.

Monitors open invoices for overdue payment.

Prepares and enters daily cash receipts and deposits in accordance with segregation of duty controls, reviews cash receipts for accuracy and coding.

Processes invoices for payment, ensures accuracy and that invoices are coded in accordance with the budget and BARS manual, ensures proper authorization is obtained.

Performs weekly cash and coin counting duties in the Money Counting Room, using manual, mechanical and computerized processes to reconcile farebox revenue, prepares bank deposits, maintains accurate records, operatives office and cash-handling equipment and transports materials as required.

Reconciles vendor statements, follows up on outstanding invoices.

Maintains petty cash drawer balance; manages disbursement and replenishments.

Prepares and maintains a variety of financial (Excel) spreadsheets.

Enters various accounting data using computerized accounting system.

Assists in monthly and year-end closing and preparation of financial reports.

Prepares journal entries for the accounting system.

Assists in cash processing and accounting.

Reconciles various general ledger accounts.

Assists with ongoing records management.

Assists with special projects assignments as needed.

Responds to staff inquiries related to areas of responsibility.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance.

OTHER FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent a AND a minimum of two years of clerical accounting experience…