Education and Experience:
Two (2) years of general office experience, at least one year of which must be directly related to accounting;
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One (1) year (45 credit hours) of post-secondary accounting or bookkeeping occupational training or education may be substituted for one year of required experience.
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Any combination of work experience and education which demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the class will be considered.
Knowledge of: the principles and practices of accounting and accounts payable; general office practice and procedures.
Ability to: perform data entry and workflow processes within financial system; classify accounting transactions, maintain and reconcile accounts, maintain a filing system for financial records and information, and prepare appropriate reports and statements; make mathematical computations quickly and accurately; operate office equipment associated with the position.
Application Review – Incomplete applications will not pass the review; attaching a resume or referring to a resume does not substitute for a completed application. Candidates will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Oral Board Interview - Interview questions will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Minimum passing score of 70% is required. The oral board will consist of a three to four-member interview panel who will ask the same position-related, pre-established written questions of all candidates. The panelists’ evaluations will be combined resulting in candidate interview scores. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Eligibility List - Successful candidates’ final scores will be ranked order of high/low. All candidates who successfully pass the oral board interview process (70% or better) will be placed onto the Clark County Civil Service eligibility list according to rank. Rank is established by the candidate’s overall oral board interview score. The Civil Service Commission will review and certify the list to be in effect for one year from the date of list certification.
Background Investigation - Involves a comprehensive investigation based on information provided by candidates’ personal history statements. The investigation will include: a neighborhood check, reference checks, personal interview, work history check, criminal, driving, and financial history checks (from high school forward). The background investigation is a valued component in the overall picture of a candidate. Issues of integrity and ethics are taken very seriously due to our commitment to the community. The investigation will include: a neighborhood check, reference checks, personal interview, work history check, criminal, driving, and financial history checks.
Selection Interview: When backgrounds are completed, the top five or more candidates from the eligibility list will be contacted to participate in a selection interview conducted by the Sheriff’s Office.
Post Offer Process: The post offer process includes successful completion of a polygraph and drug screening.
Preference Points:
Per SB 6157
1) Candidates with full professional proficiency or who is completely fluent as a native speaker in one language other than English will be eligible for 5 percent to be added to their final score.
2) Candidates who have obtained an associate of arts or science degree or higher degree are eligible for 5 percent to be added to their final score.
Veteran’s Preference Points*
Washington State law RCW 41.04.010 provides for Veterans' Scoring Criteria status in the examination of applicants for employment provided certain requirements are met. Clark County awards Veterans' Scoring Criteria, in accordance with state law, to veterans honorably released from active military service who meet all statutory requirements until the first appointment. If you are claiming Veterans' Scoring Criteria, you must attach your DD Form 214 Copy 4 to your completed application packet.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Reviewing and interpreting invoices
Matching invoices with related purchasing paperwork
Working with logistics staff and other key stakeholders to ensure products and services are received
Entering invoices and related paperwork into financial systems
Reconciling credit card statements
Create requisitions and purchase orders within the procurement system based on purchasing needs of the agency and in compliance with purchasing policy.
Receive vendor invoices and route to responsible party for approval to pay, with follow as necessary to ensure timely payment.
Processes vendor invoices within the financial system, including matching invoices to packing slips to ensure that vendor payments coincide with goods received.
Initiate the setup of new vendors within the purchasing system.
Work with vendors to resolve issues, questions, and/or problems. Escalate same when appropriate and necessary to reach timely resolution.
Process employee reimbursements in accordance with guild rules, agency policy, and appropriate supervisor sign-off.
Enter contract information into the financial system for supply and service purchases.
Process customer overpayments and refunds for the Civil, Records, Alarm, and Reception units.
Process pass-through payments for grants and other ad hoc payments to various governmental agencies.
Make purchases with a department-issued P-Card and reconcile purchases on a monthly basis.
Complete various reports and forms; use and maintain general correspondence, operate calculators, adding machine, and the computerized financial system.
Respond to public information requests that pertain to the position’s areas of responsibility.
Email:
Leslie.HarringtonSmith@clark.wa.govClark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.
Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.
All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.
For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/
If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.