Job Location : Ellensburg,WA, USA
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: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: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.