ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT III

The salary for this position is: $4,669 - $6,210 monthly.

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is recruiting for an Accounting Assistant III for our Fiscal Division. 

As an Accounting Assistant III, you will play a vital role in supporting both departmental and county-wide financial operations. You will dive into everything from overseeing county-wide bookkeeping functions and developing procedural and policy changes, to directing the work of other Accounting Assistant I’s and II’s. If you are a detail-driven accounting professional leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee a county-wide bookkeeping function such as payroll, fixed assets, or accounts payable, and assume responsibility for departmental accounting records and payroll system liaison
• Develop recommendations for procedural or policy changes in the accounting and payroll systems or procedures
• Audit entries and documents to ensure accuracy, propriety, proper account coding, adequate explanations, and other applicable information in accordance with federal state regulations
• Process complex bookkeeping transactions
• Prepare and present training sessions for County staff in preparing documentation or performing specific bookkeeping and/or payroll functions
• Undertake independent research projects as assigned and prepare various schedules and reports for financial statements requiring the knowledge of governmental accounting principles
• Assist in testing computer accounting programs used within the work unit
• Perform other work as required or assigned, including, but not limited to, a 24/7 response during public health emergency situations and disease outbreak investigations

To view the full job classification, click here: Accounting Assistant III

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment - Quiet office setting in Olympia, Washington
• Schedule - Monday - Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, in-person
• Travel Requirements - Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings
• Customer Interactions - Daily interactions with Thurston County staff and the public

 

WHO WE ARE:

Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is Thurston County’s local health jurisdiction and human services department and is responsible for protecting the health and promoting the well-being of all people who live, work, and play in Thurston County. We value diversity and strive to foster a sense of belonging, honoring the unique experiences, cultures, skills, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of our employees and community. As an agency actively working to address health equity, we aspire for everyone to have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health, regardless of their individual circumstances.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

 

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information.
• Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.
• Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our