Accountant I/II

Description

Level I: $7,309 - $9,355 monthly
Level II: $8,618 - $11,032 monthly

Safety Statement

The City of Kennewick expects its employees to ensure compliance with all applicable safety practices and policies, including those established by OSHA/DOSH regulations and by the City's Accident Prevention Plan.

CORE VALUE STATEMENT

The City of Kennewick will provide excellent public service and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community and one another through the empowerment of each employee. We value integrity, inclusiveness, stewardship and communication. We are accountable to our community for innovative and collaborative efforts that anticipate needs, leverage resources and deliver solutions.

Classification Summary

Under general direction, performs a wide variety of professional level accounting, budgeting, cash management and financial reporting functions. Maintains official city accounting records in accordance with the system of accounting prescribed by the Washington State Auditor's Office and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Works with the Accounting Manager to develop and implement financial policies and internal controls to ensure proper financial reporting and safeguarding of city assets. Works as a team member on research projects, analytical studies and/or other special projects.

Position Overview

The City of Kennewick is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative accounting professional to support citywide financial operations. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting budgeting and reporting processes, and ensuring compliance with state regulations and GAAP. The ideal candidate will have experience in governmental accounting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team on complex financial projects.

Examples of Work Performed

• Prepares various financial reports, statements and projections using guidelines of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting concepts.
• Maintains journals, ledgers and other financial records, establishes financial status of various funds and reconciles discrepancies as needed.
• Accounts for grants, local improvement districts (LID) and related bond issues and other long term debt of the City; monitors related revenues and/or expenditures; analyzes available cash balances, computes total costs and submits reimbursement requests for grants, prepares annual debt service schedules and initiates bond calls in accordance with state law and city codes.
• Affords assistance to departments in preparing biennial budget and projecting year end account and grant balances by extracting, analyzing and projecting financial records and statistical computations.
• Makes recommendations based upon results.
• Affords support on citywide financial projects, analytical studies and/or special projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business or related field and at least two years of relevant experience sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties listed above, or any combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform duties listed above.
• Must pass a criminal background investigation.
• Maintain a level of mental and physical fitness required to perform the essential functions of this classification.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Level II: Five or more years of experience involving the preparation of financial statements and reports and the interpretation and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Non-Contract Benefit Summary

The benefits listed within the link below are among those currently offered to City of Kennewick Employees.

Supplemental Questionnaire

• Complete the supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process.
• Your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process.
• Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
• Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

Qualification Questions

• Select the option that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Select the area of study your degree is in if you have a degree.
• Are you a Certified Public Accountant?
• How many years of experience do you have working in the field of accounting?
• How many years of experience do you have preparing financial statements and projections under the guidelines of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for governmental agencies?
• How many years of experience do you have accounting for and reporting on local, state, or federal grants?
• Describe your relevant work experience in the field of finance and accounting.