Accounting Assistant 3

Job Opportunity

This role supports 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. 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.

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 who is eager to enhance your timekeeping and accounting skills as well as develop a career with Pierce County. Your focus on details, customer service, and the bigger picture will further ensure your success and directly impact 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 maintaining, controlling, and overseeing the maintenance of general or subsidiary ledgers, balancing operations, pre-auditing functions, and various other accounting and clerical functions; maintenance of activities such as receivables, payables, billings, payroll, purchasing, and related functions; review laws and procedures relevant to grant applications and operations; and perform site monitoring of subcontractor fiscal reports.

Minimum qualifications include 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 is required. 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 is also acceptable. A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

To be considered for this opportunity please: complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at View email address on click.appcast.io and specify the Job Number and Title. If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers. Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io, at least two days prior to the need.

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.