Accountant 1

Pierce County supports essential public services through the Office of the Superior Court Clerk. The Accountant 1 role supports financial operations by handling accounting transactions, reconciliations, reporting, billing, payments, cash disbursements, trust account management, and financial systems. The position also oversees related personnel and recommends improvements to accounting processes and systems.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and/or audit various school district, city and town, and state reports; subrecipient reports; serve as liaison with a variety of individuals both within and outside the County in performing tasks
• Plan, organize, and report revenue and investment activities; plan and direct the preparation of investment purchases, maturities, and exchanges
• Oversee the work of technical and/or clerical support personnel engaged in accounting, cash management, investment and other related activities; oversee the operation of and input to various operating systems
• Process receipts and disbursement of funds, such as payment of warrants, business and housing loans, bonds and the purchase of investments; reconcile a variety of accounts; prepare transfers and vouchers, debt service schedules and payments
• Review and analyze accounting systems and make recommendations for the development and modification of existing systems to improve procedures and ensure conformity to policy and accounting principles

What they're looking for:

• * Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements on a month-to-month basis, for a maximum of two years of the educational requirement
• * A resume and cover letter are required for this position. Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered
• * Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting or related field AND
• * One or more years of professional accounting experience
• * Washington State Certification as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for the educational and experience requirements
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship
• All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment

Benefits:

• Flexible/hybrid work arrangement, including 2 or 3 days of remote work per week based on business needs.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Professional development through the Leadership Training Program.
• County Book Club.
• Health plans, including medical and vision coverage, with multiple medical plans and affordable monthly premiums.
• Retirement plans through the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS), depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment.
• Paid leave.
• Staff training and other compensation benefits.
• After approximately six months, full-time employees receive six days of vacation leave.
• Vacation accrues bi-weekly for full-time employees: 12 days during years 1-3; 16 days during years 4-7; 20 days during years 8-13; 23 days during years 14-18; 24 days during year 19; 25 days during year 20; 26 days during year 21; 27 days during year 22; 28 days during year 23; 29 days during year 24; and 30 days during year 25 and thereafter.