Community Health

Position: Accounting Technician II

Starting Salary: $3,549/month to $4,752/month, Starting Salary: DOQ, DOE

Location: Community Health Department

Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week); Benefits Apply

Open Until filled - 2 positions available

Full time benefits include:

• County pays $1,450 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members.

• Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS)

• HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply.

• Wellness program

• Deferred compensation plans offered

• Twelve paid holidays annually

• Vacation accrual based on seniority

• Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.

Brief Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for providing support for clerical and accounting functions such as contracting, purchasing, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, Certified Birth and Death certificates, cashiering, and reception duties as assigned. Position performs specialized clerical, auditing and accounting duties for multiple accounts and funds, including payroll, and the department’s local, state, and federal grant contracts. Requires the use of the State of Washington Vital Records systems, and Budgeting Accounting and Reporting System (BARS) through accounting systems, accounting/finance software, and grant/contract management software.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities: The working environment includes activities in multiple department venues. Physical abilities required for this position are ones typically related to office operations, manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate personal computers, other office equipment, accessing file cabinets, both on site and off, and sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally. Office work requires sitting and possibly standing for extended periods of time and the ability to lift and carry up to twenty (20) pounds.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge and skills normally associated with someone who has an AA degree in Accounting or Finance and three (3) years of related experience, or five (5) years of successful work experience that, in the opinion of management, is equivalent. Possess a diverse background in all fiscal areas as needed for this position.

Application: County application, resume and cover letter required. Job description available on our website at www.co.walla-walla.wa.us where you can apply online.

SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, ORAL INTERVIEW, BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRIVING RECORD CHECK.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT