Accounting Assistant 2

Accounting Support Role

In this role you will support the accounting team working for all divisions in Planning and Public Works. You will provide transactional accounting activities within a project focused team. Planning and Public Works (PPW) is the largest department in Pierce County and the Business and Finance Operations (BFO) Division is PPW's central finance office. This behind-the-scenes work is vital to the operation of the county and our communities.

PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW's team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Your success will come from being a customer focused professional, detail oriented with your accounting and bookkeeping, and understanding of the bigger picture the projects Pierce County brings to our communities. Your success will be seen in the services and quality of life improvements throughout the County.

You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities include:

• Reconciles supporting documents to County records using warrant listing, payroll expenditure reports, monthly revenue/expenditure transfers, and cash receipts according to general accounting practices.
• Analyzes financial system transaction and makes necessary corrections.
• Analyzes expenditures, prepares calculations, and verifies accuracy of Workday work tags.
• Monitors and audits provider billings.
• Skill in the use of spreadsheet software and computers.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Substituting on a month-for-month basis successful completion of course work in bookkeeping, accounting or closely related subjects relevant to the requirements of the position for a maximum of one year experience requirement.
• Two or more years of progressively responsible bookkeeping, accounting, auditing or closely related work experience.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

How to apply:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or visiting
• If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at View email address on click.appcast.io and include the job number and title.
• Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io at least two days prior to the need.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.