Accounting Specialist

JOB More than anything, it's our people that make us great.
Our employees bring unique skill sets to the table, embrace the values of integrity, accountability, and commitment to service, and love working collaboratively to take our City to even greater heights.
Are you a dedicated individual with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service and utilizing your accounting skills? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Accounting Specialist.
In this role you will join a Finance Department that takes great pride in being an active part of helping the City of Redmond staff serve the City of Redmond community.
Essential Functions: Process and pay all City invoices in accordance with City policyWork with suppliers, purchasing staff and other employees, including managers and supervisors, to resolve problemsReconcile supplier accounts on a monthly basisReview, maintain and audit information into automated financial systems, databases, or spreadsheetsPrepare correspondence and reportsTrack accounting activities and maintain filing systems, and perform other duties as assigned within the DivisionWho we are looking for: The right candidate will have a strong customer service background, entry-level accounting experience, and basic Microsoft Excel skills.
You have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to answer customer questions, facilitate account transfers, handle complaints, and provide detailed information on our services, rates, policies, and procedures.
You have a proven ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, exhibiting resilience dealing with customers or challenging situations without getting flustered.
Your self-regulation and effective problem-solving skills will shine in this role.
You have high attention to detail and organization, which allows you to coordinate and process payment or bills accurately, efficiently, and on time.
If you would love an opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring accurate billing, resolving customer inquiries, and maintaining a high standard of customer service, we'd love to see you apply today! We expect this to be a high-volume recruitment.
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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and State Budgeting Accounting and Reporting System (BARS) in relation to accounting and processing financial transactionsApplicable Federal, State, City and departmental policies, procedures, regulations, agreements, and lawsData processing and analysis utilizing computerized financial systemsCash management (e.
g.
, banking services, electronic payment services, on-line reporting, cash needs forecasting, etc.
)Ability to: Apply applicable accounting concepts and principles to processing of financial transactionsResearch and interpret state and federal regulations related to applicable area of responsibilityMathematical calculationsUse spreadsheet, word processor and financial softwareTo see the full list of responsibilities, please read the Accounting Specialist job classification description.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The City of Redmond offers an excellent benefits package including: MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente, all employee premiums paid by the City of RedmondPRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical planDENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependentsVISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependentsOTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insuranceFLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expensesPAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – with (13) paid holidays per yearEMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) PERS plus additional options that include Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 PlanAnnual COLA adjustmentsAnnual merit increases of up to 5%To learn about benefits at the City of Redmond, please visit C2MB (ajg.
com) The City of Redmond is a medium-sized government organization with approximately 800 employees and a revenue of $57 million.
We are located in King County, 15 miles east of Seattle.
Redmond is home to an extensive park and trail system throughout the city, which includes 47 parks comprising 1,351 acres of land, and our schools are ranked among the top 20 percent in the state.