DescriptionUnder general supervision, performs fiscal processing in the areas of payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable as well as financial reporting. An employee in this classification is expected to develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the City’s financial systems that will enable them to identify new and unusual situations or potential problems and assist in their resolution. This is a single level classification. It is not part of a series. Computer usage is heavy, and the incumbent must possess considerable knowledge and experience in the application/operation of various software programs.
Examples of Work Performed (Illustrative Only)The following list reflects the essential job duties and responsibilities of this classification but is not all-inclusive. The incumbent will perform other related duties as assigned.
- Prepares various financial reports and account reconciliations and assists Accounting Supervisor and Accountants on special projects.
- Maintains checkbooks for the City’s bank accounts and clears paid items within the City’s financial system.
- Reconciles total receipts in accounting system with daily bank deposits and posts receipts to accounting and ambulance billing systems.
- Balances cash receipt reports daily for all payments including on-line transactions.
- Monitors and reconciles employee travel reports.
- Receives and responds to inquiries, complaints and concerns by disseminating information of both a routine and confidential nature requiring discretionary judgment and extensive knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
- Processes and reconciles accounts receivable transactions, requiring interaction with all departments and monitoring of accounts sent to collection.
- Provides support in all aspects of the payroll process, including maintaining the payroll system and planning, coordinating, and carrying out the payroll process.
- Processes invoices and creates travel and treasury checks, requiring interaction with all departments.
- Prepares grant billings in compliance with grant provider agency requirements. Works closely with Project Managers to classify expenditures properly and accurately to ensure timely reimbursement.
- Performs daily cash receipting duties and provides additional support for the City’s third-party ambulance billing program.
- Provides back-up support to the Accounting Specialist position, specifically in the area of processing accounts payable.
Employment StandardsThis position requires an Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field, plus four or more years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or processing payroll, or any combination of relevant education, experience, or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed above. A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field is preferred.
The position requires applicants to pass a criminal background check.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
To perform the essential functions of the classification, incumbents must be able to satisfy the following requirements:
- Must regularly speak, hear/listen, see/observe, sit, stand, and walk; must regularly demonstrate fine motor skills; must occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Must demonstrate the ability to compile data into a report for internal or external use.
- Must demonstrate the ability to think creatively for the primary purpose of increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency with standard office equipment and personal computer software/programs such as Microsoft Excel.
- Must demonstrate the ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles.
The City of Kennewick offers competitive pay, excellent benefits and a work-life balance.
The benefits listed within the link below are among those currently offered to City of Kennewick Employees.
Non-Contract Benefit Summary
Closing Date/Time: 7/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
