Accountant

Finance Specialist

This is a skilled position that performs complex finance and accounting assignments that involve analyzing and summarizing technical accounting, financial, and statistical data in conformance with procedures, rules and regulations. This position acts as direct support to the Finance management team.

Analyzes, prepares, and maintains accurate financial, capital, budget, and statistical data records and performs various other finance duties within established procedures with minimal supervision including but not limited to general ledger journal entries, account reconciliations, fund analysis, capital budgeting & reporting, cost allocations, centralized purchasing functions, equipment rental & replacement analysis, fixed asset management, and monthly financial performance reporting. In addition, this position assists the Finance management team with complex assigned projects, and the preparation of the Annual Report, Annual Budget, and Annual Audit.

Required :

• High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum two-years of college level courses in Finance / Business or related field.
• Any combination of accounting / finance experience and education equivalent to seven or more years of professional level work related to accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer operating systems and use of Microsoft Office Suite products, including Excel.
• Must be bondable.

Preferred :

Base pay range : $40.27-45.69 per hour

Total pay range : $40.27-45.10 per hour (including maximum potential longevity pay)

This position may be eligible for the additional compensation listed below. Details can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement :

The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer.