Accountant

Salary: $68,047.92 - $96,361.20 Annually
Location : City of Spokane, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 110-2026
Department: Accounting
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 4:00 PM Pacific


CLASS SUMMARY


Performs the full range of professional accounting tasks; processes a variety of financial transactions, analyzes and reconciles accounting information, and prepares financial records and reports.

EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS


This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

• Provides responsible professional accounting expertise and assistance for various City departments and functions. Responds to requests for information and resolves issues within the scope of authority; refers matters requiring policy formation or interpretation to supervisor for resolution.
• Maintains fiscal accountability and ensures compliance with rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Evaluates transactions routed for approval in the financial system.
• Performs routine audits of financial records and transactions, identifies and researches discrepancies, and resolves or makes recommendations for corrective actions.
• Provides budget coding and system transaction advice and expertise. Guides, trains, and reviews work of subordinate staff, and approves minor process updates or adjustments to facilitate daily work.
• Reconciles general ledger and subsidiary accounts related to revenues and expenses, and assets and liabilities, including postings from payroll, accounts payable, cash receipts, and accounts receivable.
• Prepares periodic financial statements, including monthly revenue and expenditure reports for departments; prepares monthly financial reports and periodic checks of budgets, encumbrances, carryover, etc.
• Analyzes, calculates, and compiles financial data and statistics, manipulating large amounts of data, some of which may be from multiple systems; prepares reports for historical records and business decision-making by senior staff and management. Provides support to the development of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
• Reviews, analyzes, and administers contract terms, ensuring compliance with purchasing and legal policy and procedures. Verifies and ensures availability of funds.
• Monitors and tracks financial status of projects and programs. Applies procedures and controls for receipt and disbursal of special funds and grants.
• Participates in grants accounting and administration; reviews funding agreements, sets up tracking spreadsheets, compiles supporting documentation, and prepares periodic billings for grants; posts payments or drawdowns of accounts; updates financial information for periodic grant reports.
• Conducts and monitors financial audits of agencies receiving money through the City to determine compliance with fiscal requirements; interprets and evaluates financial reporting requirements.
• Performs preliminary budget development or assists in the preparation of annual budgets.
• Tracks financial resources and details, including balancing cash and debt, reviewing bank accounts, reconciling payments and receipts, and monitoring investments or obligations. Prepares, allocates, and submits tax payments.
• Performs accounting for assets, which may include preparation of general ledger transactions; identifies and records capital assets such as equipment, vehicles, and structures; determines assets to be capitalized or expensed; ensures physical descriptions match records, and compiles supporting documentation. Conducts inventory counts and assists with maintaining inventory records.
• Maintains records and files; coordinates with other jurisdictions and auditors on the submission of data and reports as required.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Open Entry Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Equivalency: We may accept different combinations of education and experience. We welcome job seekers with relevant backgrounds to apply.

EXAMINATION DETAILS


Applicants must first meet the minimum qualifications to be invited to take the examination. Those who pass the examination will then go on the hiring list.

The examination will consist of multiple-choice questions.


Possible subjects covered in the examination:

• Accounting
• Attention to Detail
• Budget
• Computer Skills
• Mathematical Reasoning

This is an online examination that will require a computer. If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided. Computer reservations can also be made through your local public library.


Examination instructions and links will be emailed to qualified applicants on July 29th, 2026. The testing window is July 30th - August 3rd.

Please note: The email will come from City of Spokane ().

For information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our


Upon request, at time of application, City of Spokane will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory, or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.


We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status, or disability status. As a Fair Chance Employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.
BENEFIT COMPENSATION VALUE

In addition to a salary, The City of Spokane provides a generous benefits package valued between $31,097 - $38,667.


INSURANCE BENEFITS

Eligibility: Coverage begins for new hires and their dependents on the first day of the month following 30 consecutive days of employment.

Eligible Dependents: Spouse or Domestic Partner, birth, adopted children or children placed for adoption, Domestic Partner's children, step-children who live with employee, and any child for whom employee is legal guardian or for whom coverage is required by a Qualified Medical Support Order. Adult children under age 26 are eligible.


Medical
Qualified employees may select from two health carrier options; a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) administered by Kaiser Permanente or a Preferred Provider Option (PPO) administered by Premera Blue Cross. The monthly premium varies dependent upon plan and coverage level selected.
Vision
Vision coverage is included in the medical plan selected. Costs for eye exams and hardware; lenses, frames or contacts varies depending on the medical plan selected.

Dental
Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental of Washington. The monthly premium is minimal for employee and eligible dependents.


Life Insurance - Employee Only
Basic Term Life Insurance is provided at one-and-a-half times the employee's annual base salary to a maximum of $150,000. The City pays the monthly premium in full.

Life Insurance - Eligible Dependent(s)
Basic Term Life Insurance is provided at $7,500 for spouse/domestic partner and $3,000 for each child. The City pays the monthly premium in full.

Long-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance is provided by The Standard. The City pays the monthly premium in full.

Flexible Spending Account
The City offers two optional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA. The Health Care FSA allows an employee to use pre-tax dollars to receive reimbursement for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses. The Dependent Care FSA allows an employee to receive reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for dependent children up to age 13 and other eligible dependents as defined by IRS Code.

AFLAC
Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay benefits that major medical insurance does not cover. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium.


AudioNet Hearing Aid Benefit
AudioNet Hearing Aid Benefit is optional. The City of Spokane has partnered with AudioNet America to offer a discounted Hearing Aid Program with fixed out-of-pocket costs.

LegalShield/ID Shield
Prepaid legal services and/or prepaid identity theft programs are optional. These programs pay for a limited number of documents to be reviewed, limited trial defense representation, the preparation of a standard will, identity theft consultation, restoration and monitoring according to terms of contract.


Pet Insurance
Get cash back on the everyday care your pet needs to stay healthy! Nationwide/Voluntary Pet Insurance is an optional plan in which City of Spokane Employees can enroll.


Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance is optional and is provided through The Standard Insurance Company and is subject to application review and approval. Additional coverage up to $300,000 is available for employees and their spouse/domestic partner. Dependent children can be insured for up to $10,000 each. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium.


Continued Medical/Dental Insurance
Employees separating from City service have the option to continue medical and/or dental insurance benefits in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium in addition to a small monthly administrative fee.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Spokane Employees' Retirement System
The Spokane Employees' Retirement System (SERS) is a defined benefit pension plan covering non-uniformed, permanent employees. As a participant, you contribute 11% of your salary toward your retirement. Contributions and earnings are tax-deferred. The City also contributes 11% of your salary toward your retirement. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2015 become vested (eligible for a monthly benefit at retirement age) at seven years of service.


Deferred Compensation
Enrollment in the City-sponsored 457 Deferred Compensation Plan administered by MissionSquare Retirement allows participants, on a voluntary basis, to defer a portion of their salary on a before or after tax basis. Contributions and associated earnings contributed on a before tax basis are eligible to receive City matching contributions and are tax deferred (not taxed until taken out). You can also choose to participate in the 457 Roth (after tax) contribution option. You may enroll in the 457 plan or change your contribution at any time. Minimum contribution is $15 per paycheck up to and is subject to the IRS annual limitations. The City will match employee contributions up to $150/month.
PAID TIME OFF

Official Holidays
The City observes seven official holidays as paid. An official holiday that falls on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. An official holiday that falls on a Sunday will be observed on the Monday immediately following. The City observes Martin Luther King Jr's birthday but has not declared that day as an official holiday. For this reason, employees hired before the third Monday of January receive an additional eight hours of floating holiday time to be used in accordance with Spokane Managerial and Professional Association Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions.


Floating Holidays
48 hours of Floating Holidays to be used as of January 1st. Floating holiday hours may not be carried over into the next year and any unused hours will not be paid at termination.

Vacation Leave
Employees earn paid vacation hours each pay period. The number of hours earned depends upon the employee's length of employment and the number of hours in a pay status. Vacation accrual ranges from 12 days per year for a new employee to 20 days per year after 11 years of employment. Unused vacation hours carry over each year but are subject to maximum accrual amounts in accordance with Spokane Managerial and Professional Association Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions.

Sick Leave
Sick leave accrues at a rate of six (6) hours per biweekly pay period. Employees must be in paid status for 80% of that pay period to accrue sick leave. Unused sick leave hours carry over each year.

Other Leaves
The City also provides several other paid and unpaid leaves, such as: bereavement leave, Family and Medical Leave, maternity leave, jury duty, and military duty leave.
WORK/LIFE PROGRAMS

Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a referral and counseling service administered by Deer Oaks. It provides a myriad of services to employees and their household members. Services include receiving confidential assistance for personal issues, such as managing stress, depression, parenting, alcohol/drugs, grief, etc. Each household member is eligible to receive up to eight counseling sessions per issue per year at no charge. There is also a benefit relating financial or legal concerns in addition to Worklife/Convenience services and online tools.

Employer Sponsored Bus Pass (ESBP) Program
The City of Spokane encourages employees to use alternatives to driving alone to work and participates in the ESBP Program offered by Spokane Transit Authority (STA). The program provides a bus pass for unlimited rides free of charge.
Revised March 15, 2022
01


Are you a current, non-probationary City employee?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a bachelor's degree in Accounting?

• Yes
• No

03


To meet the education requirements for this position, you must provide your college transcripts. (You may go back and attach them now, returning to this question when you are done.) Have you attached your college transcripts to your application? If your answer is "no" your application is incomplete and will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

Required Question