Staff Accountant

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under supervision from the Administrative Services Director and the Finance Supervisor, the Staff Accountant performs

complex technical accounting functions and associated clerical functions for the City of Sunnyside. Staff Accountant is

responsible for regular processing of Accounts Receivable, cash management, budgeting assistance, maintaining city records, and

assisting in training and performing backup duties of the Utility Billing, Utility Accounts Specialist, and Payroll Distribution, and is often

called upon to assist in the training and audit of other Finance department staff. Performs intermediate professional.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Not all functions are performed routinely, but could be required of the position at any time.

• Responsible for the accurate, efficient, and timely processing of complex accounting tasks using a computer-based system

finance and accounting system in accordance with the State Auditor's Office, Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting

Syste (BARS).

• Assists in training Utility Billing, Utility Accounts Specialist, and Accounts Payable in the regular functions of the

Finance Department.

• Identifies proper procedures, account coding, internal controls, and transaction standards in accordance with

established department procedures and instructions, and is available to assist other staff members in the Finance department

Department with any of these functions for training or troubleshooting issues that may arise.

• Account for grants, local improvement district creation and activity, and other long-term debt issuance. Monitor

revenues and expenses of related activity. Analysis of available cash balances, computation of total cost, and related

request for reimbursement. Preparation of annual debt service schedules and related bond calls or debt payments

• Performs general ledger audits, reconciliation of investment accounts, reconciliation of receivables, and adheres to

document control standards set forth by the Washington State Archives Office.

• Processes accounts receivable invoices for services, assessed taxes, fees, penalties, and reimbursements due to the City

for services provided in compliance with the Sunnyside Municipal Code and the Revised Code of Washington, ensuring

The receipt of compensation for public services, approved taxes, and assessments.

• Complete special projects and provide support to finance staff or management, upon assignment.

• Performs limited cashiering functions as needed, and assists with balancing and depositing cash received by the City on

a daily basis, including daily bank deposit preparation and verification.

• Assists the public and other City staff by answering general and specific questions related to the City's finance and

accounting processes. Research discrepancies and provide documentation as requested.

• Perform organizational and clerical duties, including filing, record management, preparing documents, reports, and

correspondence, and maintaining supplies in an organized manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of accounting practices, principles, procedures, and methods and techniques of governmental

accounting practices.

• Knowledge of basic clerical functions, including records management, document preparation, and organizational

standards.

• Understanding of excellent customer service and interpersonal communication standards.

• Cash-handling practices and internal controls.

The minimum amount of knowledge, skill, and ability necessary to competently perform the essential functions of the

position.

PLEASE SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Special Requirements

Applicant must successfully pass a background check.

Miscellaneous Information

This position is currently OPEN UNTIL FILLED.