Accounting Assistant 3

Role Description

In this role you will support the accounting team working for all divisions in Planning and Public Works. You will provide transactional accounting activities involving timekeeping, journal entries, reimbursements and more within a project focused team. Your work will primarily be done using MS Office products and Workday, our financial system. This behind-the-scenes work is vital to the operation of the County’s Planning and Public Works operations and in turn our communities as well.

How to be successful in the role:

• Be a customer focused professional eager to enhance timekeeping and accounting skills.
• Develop a career with Pierce County.
• Focus on details, customer service, and the bigger picture to ensure success.

Your future in this role:

• Access to professional development through robust online learning and training opportunities.
• Multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Maintain, control, and oversee the maintenance of general or subsidiary ledgers, balancing operations, pre-auditing functions, and various other accounting and clerical functions.
• Direct the processing of key personnel documents and payroll time records for County personnel.
• Coordinate payroll processing from departments ensuring compliance and compatibility with County code, budget authorization, and payroll system.
• Maintain, control, and supervise the preparation of financial reports.
• Perform and maintain a variety of financial transactions and records associated with the receipts and disbursement of funds.
• Direct and participate in the workflow of the office to meet deadlines.
• Review operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs.

Qualifications

• Any combination of experience/education which would clearly indicate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Three years of progressively responsible bookkeeping, accounting, auditing or closely related work experience.
• Equivalent course work in bookkeeping, accounting, or closely related subjects relevant to the requirements of the position for a maximum of one year of the experience requirement.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Requirements

• As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.

Supplemental Information

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application or testing process may call Human Resources.
• This is a competitive selection process.