Accountant III - Budget Officer - Washington Staffing : Job Details

Accountant III - Budget Officer

Washington Staffing

Job Location : Ellensburg,WA, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-15T05:25:32Z

Job Description :
Accountant III -- Budget Officer

The City of Ellensburg has a vacancy for a full-time Accountant III -- Budget Officer in the Finance Department. The Accountant III -- Budget Officer works independently under the general supervision of the Assistant Finance Director and will assist in providing technical guidance to City employees across all departments. This position will assist in the development and administration of the City's budget and accounting processes. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of financial and budget reports, performance of internal audits, and the maintenance of the general ledger; support, participate in, and/or lead policy and financial analytical assignments; provide labor forecasting for budget estimates, etc. This position will also provide leadership and direction to maintain and improve customer service and departmental efficiency, will administer and perform complex accounting and financial analysis functions requiring a high degree of professional judgment, and will make policy recommendations.

Core Values: All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Ellensburg's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City and serving the community. The values of Compassion (we care), Courage (we do the right thing), and Conviction (we work hard) promote and maintain a high level of service and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across departments.

Qualification Requirements: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with emphasis on accounting and/or finance
  • Five (5) years of position-related experience
  • Three (3) years of supervisory experience
  • Please Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of some of the requirements above, as determined by Management.

    Required Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations:
    • Valid State Driver's License or ability to obtain one by time of hire; must maintain an insurable driving record.
    • First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or ability to obtain.
    Special Requirements:
    • Must be bondable.
    • Applicants must agree to a credit check and be in good credit standing with no debts currently assigned to collections, and a credit history that reflects no pattern of instability. The applicant must not have a pending garnishment or judgment which may cause undue hardship while employed with this agency, with the exception of child support. The hiring authority shall review the applicant's credit history and determine eligibility for employment on a case-by-case basis.
    • Prior to hire, the candidate is required to pass a background check.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • One (1) or more years of experience as an Accountant II
    • Experience with BARS and GASB
    • Bilingual English/Spanish

    Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Budget and Accounting Reporting Systems for municipalities (BARS). Thorough knowledge of methods, procedures, and terminology used in accounting activities.

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