Financial Specialist

The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs. Our Values: Integrity Common Sense Innovation Accountability Position Data: Financial Specialist IV-J23-U10-H Regular Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime) Pay Range: $27.44 - $34.80 per hour (AFSCME-87 Pay Plan, B24 Step 1-13) Hiring Range: $27.44 - $29.12 per hour (AFSCME-87 Pay Plan, B24 Step 1-4 DOQ) Job Closing Date: August 31th, 2026 Overview: Yakima County Treasurer’s Office is recruiting to fill a Financial Specialist IV position. This position is responsible for performing professional level accounting activities including all Outside Districts daily Warrant Issue and balancing, Accounts Receivable and Payable, analytical research. *There will be a Word and Excel exercise as part of the interview process.* Benefits included in position: Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD) Retirement Benefits Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Note: This is an AFSCME -87 Master Courthouse Unit Position Responsibilities: Audit, process and approve Warrant Issue Registers for Yakima County Outside Districts, Yakima County Claims and Payroll and Yakima County School Districts. Maintain an accurate daily accounting of individual district funds in reference to Warrants Issue requests. Analyze and approve Cash availability for coverage of Warrant Issue for all Yakima County Departments and Outside Reporting Districts. Verify, process and approve Void and Cancelled warrants. Create daily Warrant Issue, Void/Cancel and Outstanding reports. Verify Board Authorized signatures for Warrant issue and Investment requests. Balance monthly Warrant Issue, Warrant Redemption and Warrants Outstanding against the Yakima County Treasurer’s Ascend System to the Yakima County General Ledger. Create and maintain Yakima County School District spreadsheets for audit and analyzing daily and monthly account activity. Record and audit the Apportionment from the State, District deposits, Payroll Direct Deposit, Warrant Issue for Accounts Payable and Payroll, Void and Cancelled Warrants, Investment Purchases and Withdrawals, any incoming Monies from local, State and Federal agencies, and prepare the journal entries for School Payroll. Compile reports and data to report Property Taxes and Investment Earnings to the Yakima County School Districts. Verify Principal and Interest payments for School Bond activity as reported by the Fiscal Agent. Prepare and submit State required Financial reports (OSPI F-197) for each School District. Performs accounts payable activities. Verifies submitted invoices for accuracy and procedural compliance. Calculates payments and ensures correct account assignment. Reconcile monthly Bank Fee Analysis for the purpose of verifying appropriate bank fees to be paid by the Yakima County Treasurer. Process “Tax Record Adjustments” to reallocate funds as is appropriately dictated by State Law(s). Reapply payments for Tax Record Adjustments and Property Tax payments. Verify that Statutory Interest has been properly calculated according to State Law(s). Prepare and print Treasurer’s refund checks for Treasurer’s signature. Ensure that payment of delinquent property taxes and/or accounts are paid as the customer requested or that they were paid in the best interest of the taxpayer. Prepare and monitor Unclaimed Property (Treasurer Checks) according to guidelines set by State Law(s). Receives, audits and verifies property tax payments from the general public either in person or though the mail and processes payment through computerized cashiering system to provide printed receipt to customer. Ascertains appropriate tender whether check, money order or cash; verifies certain currency to reduce loss by counterfeit. Calculates appropriate change. Responds to taxpayers questions and provides payment advice. Maintains security at all times in the secured area for cashiering activities in the Treasurer’s Office to include the cash drawers, contents of Safe, and daily deposit(s) to the bank, and appropriate personal are present. Balances all cashiers’ daily deposits for the bank to the accounting system for verification and accuracy. Creates reports of all cashiers’ deposits, which is used for investment activity and balancing to bank records. Audits, verifies and compiles monthly collection reports for the Cities and State Treasurers by compiling financial data from various accounting systems. Tracks General Ledger city and state liability accounts to ensure accurate remittance to City and State Treasurers. Understand State guidelines to ensure property taxes are correctly reported. Prepares journal entries to disburse funds to be remitted to the cities and state. Must be completed by deadlines set by the State. Process property tax payments thru a Payment Processing system which scans the payment stubs and checks. Audit and ensure the payment processing image of negotiable items meets Check 21 standards. Balance multiple parcel pays and edit payments thru the Acuracy system. Performs other accounting duties as required. Must be cross‑trained in multiple positions based on internal controls. Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED PLUS five (5) years general accounting / banking services experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Required: Successful completion of a financial history background check and general employment verification. Preferred: Microsoft Excel and Word education/training is recommended at entry. Associate degree or two-year technical certificate in Accounting and Finance Equipment Used: Computer and software (MS Office group, Ascend, Aquracy Check Scan, General Ledger, printer, telephone, calculator, photocopier, fax machine, Payment Processor. All duties require the use of some or all office equipment listed. Working Conditions: This position is rated as Sedentary Work, Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Environment: May be exposed to hostile / angry individuals; work outside of standard business hours and locations. Physical Demands: Reaching, standing, fingering, kneeling, hearing, talking, and visual acuity. Other: Stooping, mobility, grasping, seeing, repetitive motions. Intellectual Demands: Ability to multitask, Confidentiality, Ability to work under pressure, Ability to articulate and communicate information in conversations, Ability to follow written instruction, Ability to follow verbal instruction. Knowledge: Practices and principles of project management; Basic accounting theories and principals; Laws and regulations governing financial activities of the Yakima County Treasurer’s Office; Basic financial record keeping methods; Basic mathematics; Customer service techniques; Office practices; Phone etiquette; Computerized cashiering experience, General knowledge of property tax principals, and Awareness of Internal Control issues, segregation of duties, and methods to safeguard public assets. Skills and abilities: Preparing and processing documents related to assignment area function; Tracking cash issues; Analyzing financial information and preparing sound financial recommendations; Preparing complex financial reports and statements; Reviewing and auditing of accounting information; Paying attention to detail and accuracy in a multi-tasking environment; Performing a variety of technical calculations for auditing and invoicing; Using office equipment such as phones, copies, calculators and fax machines; Using a personal computer and related software applications; Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with County and other officials, at all organizational levels and with the public. Communication, both oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give or receive work direction. “AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER” Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply. Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute. PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish the information. Disabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information. Yakima County is a qualified Public Service entity for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, or contact your federal loan servicer. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Yakima County is an E-Verify Employer. Yakima County is one of the largest employers with over 1,000 employees providing services in all areas of law and justice, corrections, administration, public services and social services. Work locations are throughout the Valley and vary based on department. Check out the County’s website at for more information. Eligibility for benefits are dependent upon Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and if your position type is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Medical Dental Prescription and Vision Coverage Basic Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health Reimbursement Account (HRA- VEBA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Voluntary Benefits – vision, term life, critical illness, disability and other insurance plans Washington State Retirement Plan (DRS) 457 Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) Paid Vacation Paid Holidays and Sick Leave The final block removed earlier with 'Looking for an exciting career with the Yakima County Sheriff's Department? To apply as a Lateral Deputy Sheriff, Click here To apply as an Entry Level Deputy Sheriff or a Law Enforcement Dispatcher, you must go through Public Safety Testing.' was removed. #J-18808-Ljbffr