Accountant - Public Works and Utilities
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00 - $10,242.
00 Monthly Location Edmonds, WA Job Type Full Time - Regular Job Number 2023-014 Department Administrative Services Division Finance Opening Date 03/06/2023 Closing Date Continuous Union Classification AFSCME (Council 2) Application Requirements A completed online application, an attached resume, and an accompanying cover letter are required to be considered for this position.
An incomplete application packet will disqualify you.
Applicants may attach additional information that will assist us in the review and selection process.
Social Security Notice Regular full time and regular part time City of Edmonds employees do not participate in the Social Security program.
For information on how this may affect your retirement benefit, please call Social Security or visit their website https:
//www.
ssa.
gov/planners/retire/wep-chart.
html.
Description
Benefits
Questions Description Applications received through Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 4:
30 PM will receive priority first review.
This position will remain opened until filled but may be closed at any time a qualified candidate is selected.
This posting was automatically closed in error on March 21st, 2023 and was re-opened today, March 29th, 2023 and will remained open until filled.
About the Position Under the supervision of the Administrative Services Director (Director) the Accountant for Public Works performs professional financial management and accounting activities primarily for the Public Works and Utilities Department (PW&U).
To view the full job description, please visit the following link:
Accountant - Public Works & Utilities Accountant for Public Works & Utilities, was previously titled as Financial Manager for Public Works and Utilities.
About the Department Administrative Services provides leadership in the areas of budgeting, financial reporting, information systems, and is responsible for helping to insure the City's compliance with local, State, and Federal financial management standards.
Financial Services Division fulfills all accounting/treasury functions, which include payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, auditing, investing, budgeting, utility billing, and financial reporting.
About the City The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 42,980 and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system.
Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department.
Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and oversee approximately 256 fulltime-equivalent employees.
Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND
Responsibilities:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, but only as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.
Incumbent(s) assigned to this position are expected to perform the responsibilities of the Accountants and may or may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Responsible for preparing Public Works Department grant agency invoicing and reimbursements to ensure that grant and contract work is reimbursed to the City in a timely manner.
Provides similar services for other departmental grants being managed by the Public Works Department.
Prepares and submits accurate and timely Public Works Department Capital Work In Progress status reports as required by the Finance Department.
Following guidance and policies established by the Finance Department, establishes and maintains project accounting codes and structures to ensure a consistent application of these policies across all Divisions in the Public Works Department.
Responsible for working as the key Public Works Department team member in developing the text and data necessary to prepare any revenue bond statements for reports on existing debt as well as for new borrowings.
Responsible for providing Public Works Department forecasts and summaries to the Finance Department and the Public Works Director for use in the development of the Citys Capital Improvement Program.
Responsible for providing confidential research reports and analysis as requested for the Public Works Department labor negotiating representatives.
Responsible for developing the information required by the Director to respond to budget questions and accounting inquiries from other department directors, Councilmembers, and citizens.
Responsible for coordinating Public Works Department submittals to Finance for completion of the fixed asset reconciliation.
Responsible for preparing and maintaining a variety of reports, including preparing and presenting staff reports and other necessary correspondence as requested by the Director.
Responsible for preparing ad hoc reports as requested by Public Works Department Divisions, and/or outside agencies as requested by the Director and working on a variety of special projects as assigned by the Director.
Responsible for participating in the preparation of the Citys annual budget by assisting Finance Division staff and Public Works Department Division Managers with their budgets; analyzing requested funding levels; preparing assigned portions of the budget document in coordination with the Director and other staff.
Responsible for providing information as requested by the Director in the preparation of the Citys Long- range Financial Plan.
Provides data and evaluation for updating capital asset records, provide periodic reports to the Public Works Director and Finance Department to ensure assets are accurately recorded in the Citys capital asset system; accurately records and documents capital asset dispositions and trade-ins.
May be required to serve as staff on a variety of internal committees.
Attendance at occasional evening meetings may be required to represent the division or department at City Council meetings.
Responsible for attending and participating in professional group meetings and maintaining awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to the areas assigned.
Responsible for incorporating new developments in management and accounting as assigned, and ensuring processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively.
Performs other related duties as assigned that are within the scope of this position classification.
Minimum Qualifications Education and
Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field AND three years of progressively responsible financial management experience and/or professional accounting that includes experience developing financial reports and recordkeeping, and budget preparation in a medium to large scale municipal or private sector organization, two years budgeting and accounting experience related to municipal utilities.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which allows the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may also be considered.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
A criminal background check is required following a verbal offer of employment.
Criminal history is not an automatic employment disqualifier.
Results are reviewed on a case-by case basis.
A consumer credit check is required following a verbal offer of employment due to this positions access to City financial data/information.
Negative credit history is not an automatic employment disqualifier.
Results are reviewed on a case-by case basis.
A valid CPA license is preferred but not required.
Supplemental Information WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:
Office environment.
Constant interruptions.
Physical Abilities
Hearing, speaking or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone.
Operating a computer keyboard or other office equipment.
Reading and understanding a variety of materials.
Sitting or otherwise remaining stationary for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, reaching above shoulders and horizontally or otherwise positioning oneself to accomplish tasks.
May have to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Hazards:
Occasional contact with angry and/or dissatisfied customers.
Benefits information is available below and varies based on classification status.
Regular, part time employees may be eligible for prorated benefits.
Please visit the HR Benefits Website (https:
//edmondswa.
gov/cms/One.
aspx?portalId=16495016&pageId=17263650) for more information.
01 What are your salary expectations? Please do not disclose current or prior position salary.
02 As represented by your application, do you have a Bachelor's Degree or above?
Yes
No
No, but I have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
03 Which of the following most closely matches your program of study?
None or Not Applicable
Accounting
Finance
Business Administration
Other related field 04 If you selected other related field above, please specify.
05 Which option best describes your experience with progressively responsible financial management experience and/or professional accounting that includes experience developing financial reports and recordkeeping, and budget preparation in a medium to large scale municipal or private sector organization?
No Experience
Less than 3 years
3 years or more
Less than 3 years with equivalent training and/or experience.
06 Do you have at least two years of budgeting and accounting experience related to municipal utilities?
Yes
No Required Question Agency City of Edmonds Address 121 5th Ave N Edmonds, Washington, 98020 Phone 425-775-7740 Website http:
//www.
edmondswa.
gov Recommended Skills Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Administration Audio Equipments Auditing Billing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/edmondswa/jobs/newprint/3945236) Apply ? Accountant - Public Works and Utilities Salary $8,025.
00 - $10,242.
00 Monthly Location Edmonds, WA Job Type Full Time - Regular Job Number 2023-014 Department Administrative Services Division Finance Opening Date 03/06/2023 Closing Date Continuous Union Classification AFSCME (Council 2) Application Requirements A completed online application, an attached resume, and an accompanying cover letter are required to be considered for this position.
An incomplete application packet will disqualify you.
Applicants may attach additional information that will assist us in the review and selection process.
Social Security Notice Regular full time and regular part time City of Edmonds employees do not participate in the Social Security program.
For information on how this may affect your retirement benefit, please call Social Security or visit their website https:
//www.
ssa.
gov/planners/retire/wep-chart.
html.
Description
Benefits
Questions Description Applications received through Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 4:
30 PM will receive priority first review.
This position will remain opened until filled but may be closed at any time a qualified candidate is selected.
This posting was automatically closed in error on March 21st, 2023 and was re-opened today, March 29th, 2023 and will remained open until filled.
About the Position Under the supervision of the Administrative Services Director (Director) the Accountant for Public Works performs professional financial management and accounting activities primarily for the Public Works and Utilities Department (PW&U).
To view the full job description, please visit the following link:
Accountant - Public Works & Utilities Accountant for Public Works & Utilities, was previously titled as Financial Manager for Public Works and Utilities.
About the Department Administrative Services provides leadership in the areas of budgeting, financial reporting, information systems, and is responsible for helping to insure the City's compliance with local, State, and Federal financial management standards.
Financial Services Division fulfills all accounting/treasury functions, which include payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, auditing, investing, budgeting, utility billing, and financial reporting.
About the City The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 42,980 and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system.
Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department.
Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and oversee approximately 256 fulltime-equivalent employees.
Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND
Responsibilities:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, but only as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.
Incumbent(s) assigned to this position are expected to perform the responsibilities of the Accountants and may or may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Responsible for preparing Public Works Department grant agency invoicing and reimbursements to ensure that grant and contract work is reimbursed to the City in a timely manner.
Provides similar services for other departmental grants being managed by the Public Works Department.
Prepares and submits accurate and timely Public Works Department Capital Work In Progress status reports as required by the Finance Department.
Following guidance and policies established by the Finance Department, establishes and maintains project accounting codes and structures to ensure a consistent application of these policies across all Divisions in the Public Works Department.
Responsible for working as the key Public Works Department team member in developing the text and data necessary to prepare any revenue bond statements for reports on existing debt as well as for new borrowings.
Responsible for providing Public Works Department forecasts and summaries to the Finance Department and the Public Works Director for use in the development of the Citys Capital Improvement Program.
Responsible for providing confidential research reports and analysis as requested for the Public Works Department labor negotiating representatives.
Responsible for developing the information required by the Director to respond to budget questions and accounting inquiries from other department directors, Councilmembers, and citizens.
Responsible for coordinating Public Works Department submittals to Finance for completion of the fixed asset reconciliation.
Responsible for preparing and maintaining a variety of reports, including preparing and presenting staff reports and other necessary correspondence as requested by the Director.
Responsible for preparing ad hoc reports as requested by Public Works Department Divisions, and/or outside agencies as requested by the Director and working on a variety of special projects as assigned by the Director.
Responsible for participating in the preparation of the Citys annual budget by assisting Finance Division staff and Public Works Department Division Managers with their budgets; analyzing requested funding levels; preparing assigned portions of the budget document in coordination with the Director and other staff.
Responsible for providing information as requested by the Director in the preparation of the Citys Long- range Financial Plan.
Provides data and evaluation for updating capital asset records, provide periodic reports to the Public Works Director and Finance Department to ensure assets are accurately recorded in the Citys capital asset system; accurately records and documents capital asset dispositions and trade-ins.
May be required to serve as staff on a variety of internal committees.
Attendance at occasional evening meetings may be required to represent the division or department at City Council meetings.
Responsible for attending and participating in professional group meetings and maintaining awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to the areas assigned.
Responsible for incorporating new developments in management and accounting as assigned, and ensuring processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively.
Performs other related duties as assigned that are within the scope of this position classification.
Minimum Qualifications Education and
Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field AND three years of progressively responsible financial management experience and/or professional accounting that includes experience developing financial reports and recordkeeping, and budget preparation in a medium to large scale municipal or private sector organization, two years budgeting and accounting experience related to municipal utilities.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which allows the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may also be considered.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
A criminal background check is required following a verbal offer of employment.
Criminal history is not an automatic employment disqualifier.
Results are reviewed on a case-by case basis.
A consumer credit check is required following a verbal offer of employment due to this positions access to City financial data/information.
Negative credit history is not an automatic employment disqualifier.
Results are reviewed on a case-by case basis.
A valid CPA license is preferred but not required.
Supplemental Information WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:
Office environment.
Constant interruptions.
Physical Abilities
Hearing, speaking or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone.
Operating a computer keyboard or other office equipment.
Reading and understanding a variety of materials.
Sitting or otherwise remaining stationary for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, reaching above shoulders and horizontally or otherwise positioning oneself to accomplish tasks.
May have to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Hazards:
Occasional contact with angry and/or dissatisfied customers.
Benefits information is available below and varies based on classification status.
Regular, part time employees may be eligible for prorated benefits.
Please visit the HR Benefits Website (https:
//edmondswa.
gov/cms/One.
aspx?portalId=16495016&pageId=17263650) for more information.
01 What are your salary expectations? Please do not disclose current or prior position salary.
02 As represented by your application, do you have a Bachelor's Degree or above?
Yes
No
No, but I have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
03 Which of the following most closely matches your program of study?
None or Not Applicable
Accounting
Finance
Business Administration
Other related field 04 If you selected other related field above, please specify.
05 Which option best describes your experience with progressively responsible financial management experience and/or professional accounting that includes experience developing financial reports and recordkeeping, and budget preparation in a medium to large scale municipal or private sector organization?
No Experience
Less than 3 years
3 years or more
Less than 3 years with equivalent training and/or experience.
06 Do you have at least two years of budgeting and accounting experience related to municipal utilities?
Yes
No Required Question Agency City of Edmonds Address 121 5th Ave N Edmonds, Washington, 98020 Phone 425-775-7740 Website http:
//www.
edmondswa.
gov Recommended Skills Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Administration Audio Equipments Auditing Billing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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