Accounting Assistant I

We need to output HTML fragment with sections for headings: About the role? The posting includes "General Statement of Duties/Supervision Why Tumwater?" etc. We need to extract sections: maybe "About the role" (the description about Tumwater and opportunity), "Responsibilities" (essential job duties), "Requirements" (knowledge, skills & abilities, selection criteria, minimum qualifications, special requirements, preferred qualifications), "Benefits", "Pay" (not present), "Schedule" (Hours of Work). Also "Qualifications" maybe same as Requirements. We must not repeat job title. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: EEO statements, application instructions, etc. Also remove duplicated lines. Must preserve all substantive info. We need to decide headings: Use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We should include only sections with real content. We have content about Tumwater and opportunity: could be "About the role". Could also include "About Tumwater". But we follow given examples: "About the role". We'll put that. Responsibilities: essential job duties list. Requirements: maybe combine Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Selection Criteria (minimum qualifications), Special Requirements, Preferred Qualifications. Could be separate sections: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities; Selection Criteria; Special Requirements; Preferred Qualifications. But we prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine into "Requirements". However we need to preserve all info; we can put all under one

maybe with subheadings? But we cannot add extra headings beyond allowed list? We can still use

for prose and

• for lists. We can have multiple
  under a section. Thus we can have:

  About the role

  ... (Tumwater description + Opportunity)

  Responsibilities

  • ... each duty

  Requirements

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: ...

  • ... each bullet

  Selection Criteria Minimum Qualifications: ...

  • ... each option

  Special Requirements: ...

  Preferred Qualifications: ...

  • ... each bullet
  Benefits

... benefits description

• ... each benefit item

Schedule

Hours of Work: Standard schedule is 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday. Alternative schedules may be available depending on the position. Some roles may require occasional evenings, weekends, or overtime.

We must not include Pay section because not present. We must remove EEO statements, application instructions, etc. Also remove duplicated lines like "The City of Tumwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)" appears twice; we should remove. Also remove "Required Question" and the numbered questions at end (01,02,03,04) - those are application instructions? They are likely part of supplemental questions; we should remove as they are application instructions. The instruction says remove application instructions. So drop those. Also remove "Other information (if any) specific to this position Decision Rights & Problem Solving ..." That's substantive? It describes supervision etc. Could be part of Responsibilities or Requirements? It's about supervision received/exercised, key relationships, working conditions. Might be considered part of Responsibilities or Working Conditions. We could include under Responsibilities or a separate "Working Conditions" but not in allowed headings. Could incorporate into Responsibilities as additional duties? Might be okay to include under Responsibilities as extra bullet points. But we need to preserve all substantive info. We could add a section "Working Conditions" but not in allowed list; but we could still add a heading? The instruction says use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says "Use

for section headings (e.g. ...)". It implies we should use those headings for sections; but we could still add other headings if needed? Safer to stick to allowed headings. We can incorporate supervision info into Responsibilities or Requirements as appropriate. Let's extract each piece. First, "General Statement of Duties/Supervision Why Tumwater? Tumwater is more than just a city..." This is about Tumwater and opportunity. We'll put in About the role. Paragraph: "Tumwater is more than just a city, it’s a vibrant community rooted in history and filled with opportunity. Located at the southern gateway to the Seattle-Tacoma metro area, Tumwater offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-picture vision. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Puget Sound, prairie landscapes, rivers, and evergreen forests, we’re just over an hour from ocean beaches, the Olympic Peninsula, and Mount Rainier. Whether you’re into hiking, kayaking, brewery-hopping, or live music, you’ll find easy access to it all. Here in Tumwater, we’re building a future that’s highly livable, connected, and inclusive. With safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a deep sense of civic pride, it’s not just a great place to live, it’s a great place to grow your career." Then "The Opportunity The Finance Department is looking for a motivated and team-oriented Accounting Assistant to support our utility billing operations. This is a great opportunity to bring your accounting knowledge and customer service skills to a fast-paced, community-forward environment. We’re seeking someone with a positive, can-do attitude who’s ready to handle a variety of responsibilities including utility billing, customer service, cash receipting, and general financial support. If you're detail-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to collaborate with a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you! Come be part of a stable, flexible, and welcoming workplace where your contributions make a real impact." Combine into About the role. Now Responsibilities: Essential Job Duties list. We need to capture each bullet: - Accounts Payable & Receivable * Process invoices, purchase orders, and vendor payments according to City policies and timelines. * Verify accuracy of charges, coding, and supporting documentation. * Record incoming payments and assist with account reconciliations. - Utility & Customer Billing * Assist with utility billing operations, including data entry, payment processing, and account updates. * Respond to customer inquiries regarding billing, payments, and service changes. * Generate, review, and mail routine billing statements. * Provide a high level of professional written and verbal communication support. - Cash Receipting & Financial Transactions * Receive, record, and balance daily cash, check and credit card receipts from multiple departments accurately while adhering to internal controls. - Clerical & Administrative Support * Maintain accurate financial and filing records in accordance with retention policies. * Assist with scanning, copying, and data entry tasks. - Team & Departmental Support * Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes as directed. * Provide backup coverage for other accounting or clerical staff. * Participate in training to develop knowledge of municipal accounting procedures. * Perform other related duties as assigned. We'll flatten into

items. Now Requirements: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities list: - Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial recordkeeping. - Skill in data entry, reconciliation, and cash handling. - Ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple priorities. - Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. - Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. - Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism. Selection Criteria Minimum Qualifications: three options: - High school diploma or GED and at least one (1) year of clerical or accounting experience; or - Completion of college-level coursework or vocational training in accounting, business, or finance; or - An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions. Special Requirements: Valid Washington State Driver License and acceptable driving record. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working in municipal or public-sector accounting. - Knowledge of accounting systems, spreadsheets, and office software. - Customer service experience handling cash or public inquiries. Now Benefits: The paragraph after "The City of Tumwater offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. (Benefits for part-time employees are pro-rated.)" Then list: - Paid Time Off * Vacation: Start with 144 hours of paid annual leave your first year — increasing with service up to 288 hours per year. * Sick Leave: Earn 8 hours per month to care for your health or for immediate family illness or loss. * Holidays: Enjoy 13 paid holidays per year, including two floating holiday for flexibility and a community service day. - Retirement & Savings * State Retirement Plans: Membership in Washington State’s Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/LEOFF) with contributions from both you and the City. * Deferred Compensation (457b) & Roth IRA: Save for the future and reduce taxable income; contribute up to IRS limits with catch-up options if over 50. * 401(a) Match: The City will match up to 5% of employee contributions. * Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): City contributes $225/month for current and future healthcare expenses. - Insurance & Wellness * Medical, Dental, Vision: The City contributes $2,420/month toward coverage (pro-rated for part-time). That’s about 85% of family coverage! * If your premiums cost less, you can take 60% of the unused contribution as cash in your paycheck. * Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care) available. * Life Insurance: $50,000 group term policy fully paid by the City. * Wellness Commitment: Programs and resources to support your physical and mental health. * Discounts: City employees qualify for Liberty Mutual auto and home insurance discounts. - Work-Life & Career * Hours of Work: Standard schedule is 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday. Alternative schedules may be available depending on the position. Some roles may require occasional evenings, weekends, or overtime. * Career Opportunities: We believe in growing our talent — the City actively promotes from within and supports career development. But note Hours of Work also appears under Schedule; we might duplicate. We'll keep Schedule separate and maybe not repeat under Benefits. However the Benefits section includes Hours of Work as part of Work-Life & Career. To avoid duplication, we could keep Hours of Work under Schedule only, and not repeat under Benefits. But the Benefits paragraph includes that; we could keep it but risk duplication. The instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep that info somewhere. If we put Hours of Work under Schedule, we still preserve it. We can omit from Benefits to avoid duplication but still preserve. That's okay because we still have the info under Schedule. However the Benefits section also includes Career Opportunities; we could keep that under Benefits or maybe under a separate section? Not in allowed headings. Could put under Benefits as part of Work-Life & Career but we already have Schedule for hours; we could still include Career Opportunities under Benefits. Thus Benefits section will include Paid Time Off, Retirement & Savings, Insurance & Wellness, Career Opportunities. We'll omit Hours of Work from Benefits to avoid duplication. Now Schedule section: Hours of Work: Standard schedule is 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday. Alternative schedules may be available depending on the position. Some roles may require occasional evenings, weekends, or overtime. Now we need to ensure we didn't include boilerplate: EEO statements, application instructions,