ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT III

The salary for this position is: $4,669.00 - $6,210.00 monthly.

The Accounting Assistant III position serves within the Financial Services Division of the Thurston County Auditor's Office. The duties and responsibilities assigned to this position will be predominately in Accounts Payable and will include, but are not limited to, auditing vendor payment claims, issuing warrants, processing electronic payments, creating vendor accounts in the financial system, and 1099 tracking for reporting purposes. Other responsibilities may also include the scheduling of staff meetings, maintaining archive lists for retention purposes, and other clerical duties.

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

• Preparing, maintaining, or posting complex financial data to general ledgers, special ledgers, and other fiscal records.  Reconciles accounts and prepares a variety of financial reports.
• Assumes responsibility for departmental accounting records or assists with a County-wide bookkeeping function such as payroll or accounts payable.
• Processes the more complex bookkeeping transactions.
• Prepares and presents training sessions for County staff in preparing documentation or performing specific bookkeeping and/or payroll functions.
• Audits subsidiary journals, registers, and other original entries prepared by employees for accuracy and propriety.
• Develops and prepares departmental financial reports. Assists with or prepares County financial reports.
• Performs special projects requiring extensive research, interpretation, or auditing of statistical data.
• Reviews the various accounts, financial summaries, and statements to recommend improvements or revisions in the accounting system or its procedures.
• Assists in testing computer accounting programs used in the work unit.
• Assists in directing the work of employees of lower classifications; may assign and review completed work.
• May provide clerical assistance as needed.
• May perform any of the tasks listed in the Accounting Assistant II.

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

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment – Work is generally performed indoors and in an office environment. 
• Schedule – Business hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30a-4:00p. Options available for flexible, hybrid shifts. 
• Travel Requirements - Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings.
• Customer Interactions - Daily interactions via phone, in-person, and video with Thurston County staff and outside districts. 

 

WHO WE ARE:

The Auditor’s Office is a leader in implementing innovative solutions, a trusted source of financial information, and a catalyst for positive change. We are committed to embracing new technologies, delivering exceptional customer service, supporting ongoing employee development, and fostering open, honest, and respectful communication.

Our core values guide how we work and collaborate with others: 

• Communication – We prioritize active listening and clear messaging to ensure consistent communication and managed expectations. 
• Integrity and Accountability – We uphold the highest standards, honoring our commitments and taking responsibility for our actions by providing transparent, honest, and impartial services. 
• Teamwork – We value collaboration and the collective contributions of all team members, fostering a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to achieve shared goals. 
• Respect – We honor diverse perspectives and treat everyone with civility and dignity, seeking common ground in all interactions. 
• Excellence – We are dedicated to achieving excellence through professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm in all that we do. 
• Efficiency and Effectiveness – We continuously seek innovative, resourceful solutions that enhance our services while ensuring fiscal responsibility. 
• Customer Service – We are committed to providing courteous, responsive, and reliable service, sharing our expertise to support and empower our customers. 

As a vital part of Thurston County’s public service infrastructure, we support a broad array of stakeholders, including county departments, the Board of County Commissioners, citizens and taxpayers, other governmental agencies, vendors, financial institutions, and special districts.

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 d