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City of Wenatchee, WA

Accountant

Wenatchee, WA · On-site

$88K - $108K/yr

Reviews and recommends changes to City accounting policies and systems to ensure conformance with GAAP and State Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting Systems (BARS). * Audits transactions to ensure ...

City of Wenatchee (WA)

Accountant

Wenatchee, WA

$88K - $108K/yr

Reviews and recommends changes to City accounting policies and systems to ensure conformance with GAAP and State Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting Systems (BARS). Audits transactions to ensure ...

City of Gainesville

Accountant Senior

Gainesville, FL · On-site

$97K/yr

If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply ... Accounting Salary Range Minimum: $60,403.20 Salary Range Maximum: $97,623.17 Closing Date: 04/23 ...

City of Rocky Mount

ACCOUNTANT I (GASB)

Rocky Mount, NC · On-site

$29.24 - $43.85/hr

Maintains, prepares, verifies, and confirms GASB 87 and 96 leases and contracts in using the City's accounting systems. Identifies contracts requiring financial reporting and maintains contract ...

City of Westminster, CO

Accountant

Westminster, CO · On-site

$99K - $124K/yr

City Hall, CO Job Type: Full-time Benefited, 40 hours/week (1.0 FTE) Job Number: 26-00155 Department: Finance Division: 26 Accounting Opening Date: 06/01/2026 Closing Date: 6/15/2026 8:30 AM Mountain ...

City of South Gate

Principal Accountant

South Gate, CA · On-site

$101K - $123K/yr

Manages the City's investment portfolio and related treasury functions in coordination with the Accounting & Finance Manager and Treasurer. May act for the Accounting & Finance Manager on accounting ...

City of Kennewick, WA

Accountant I/II

Kennewick, WA · On-site

$87K - $132K/yr

Kennewick City Hall, WA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2026-03_AccountantI/II Department: Finance Division: Accounting Opening Date: 03/24/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit:

City of Kennewick

Accountant I/II

Kennewick, WA · On-site

$87K - $132K/yr

Maintains official city accounting records in accordance with the system of accounting prescribed by the Washington State Auditor's Office and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Works ...

City of Rocky Mount, NC

ACCOUNTANT I (GASB)

Rocky Mount, NC · On-site

$29.24 - $43.85/hr

Maintains, prepares, verifies, and confirms GASB 87 and 96 leases and contracts in using the City's accounting systems. * Identifies contracts requiring financial reporting and maintains contract ...

City of Livonia, MI

Assistant Chief Accountant

Livonia, MI · On-site

$84K - $99K/yr

City Hall, City of Livonia, MI Job Type: Regular Full-Time Job Number: 1272 o.c. Department: Accounting Opening Date: 05/29/2026 Closing Date: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern The City of Livonia is an ...

City of Livonia

Assistant Chief Accountant

Livonia, MI · On-site

$84K - $99K/yr

The City of Livonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY INFORMATION $84,780.80 - $99,132.80 ... The Assistant Chief Accountant plays a key role in daily operations, special projects, grant ...

City of Delano

Accounting Manager

Delano, CA · On-site

$9K - $10K/mo

Provides prospective changes in methods, procedures and policy to improve the delivery of City accounting services. Provides direct supervision to the professional accounting staff, accounting ...

City of Delano, CA

Accounting Manager

Delano, CA · On-site

$9K - $10K/mo

Provides prospective changes in methods, procedures and policy to improve the delivery of City accounting services. Provides direct supervision to the professional accounting staff, accounting ...

City of Springdale, AR

Accountant

Springdale, AR · On-site

$57K - $86K/yr

City Clerk's Office Opening Date: 05/05/2026 Closing Date: 8/5/2026 4:00 PM Central FLSA: Non-Exempt Description The incumbent assists the Finance Director in providing financial and accounting ...

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Accountant

City of Wenatchee, WA

Wenatchee, WA • On-site

$88K - $108K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 hours ago

Job description

Salary: $88,231.20 - $108,267.00 Annually
Location : Wenatchee, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time (Exempt)
Job Number: 202200155
Department: Finance
Division: Accounting
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Purpose
To outline essential job duties, qualification requirements and working conditions for the position of Accountant.
Essential Job Duties
  • Prepares portions of the Annual Financial Report, including technical footnote analysis and changes in financial position in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Performs a variety of professional accounting duties including cost allocation, journal entry preparation, account analysis, internal auditing, cash management reconciliation, capital asset analysis, project accounting, forecasting and special projects as assigned.
  • Performs daily cash receipt reconciliation and posting.
  • Serves as the insurance claims liaison between City departments and the City's risk pool to monitor claims and report changes in property liability values.
  • Analyzes, reconciles and prepares a variety of complex financial statements and subsidiary reports related to specific functions; draws conclusions and makes appropriate recommendations to management.
  • Provides technical accounting and internal system control guidance to appropriate City personnel.
  • Reviews and recommends changes to City accounting policies and systems to ensure conformance with GAAP and State Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting Systems (BARS).
  • Audits transactions to ensure compliance with laws, codes and regulations governing regulatory and municipal accounting.
  • Serves as Disability Board Secretary.
  • Analyzes, prepares and performs assigned accounting tasks related to the budget.
  • Prepares, reviews and submits a variety of financial reports to local, state and federal regulatory agencies and government offices. Ensures deadlines are met.
  • Works with other departments and outside agencies as needed to coordinate projects, resolve problems, provide information, explain accounting procedures and discuss data anomalies.
  • Prepares monthly financial, investment, economic indicator and construction project reports.
  • Reviews payroll against timesheets, personnel action notices and benefit policies.

Other job functions:
  • Serve as back-up to payroll, accounts payable, purchasing and cash receipts as needed.
  • Assists with reconciliation and reporting of grant revenues.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
  • Two years of increasingly responsible experience in professional accounting. Governmental fund accounting experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access).
  • A valid Washington State Driver License may be required depending on assignment.

Requires knowledge of:
  • The field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by example in this job description.
  • Principals, procedures and practices of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Municipal accounting and auditing functions.
  • Cost of service and rate design principles.
  • Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
  • Complex mathematics; budgeting; English composition and grammar.
  • Computer operation and software including Microsoft Office suite of products and databases. EDEN applications preferred.
  • Safety and security hazards, precautions, standards, policies and procedures.

Requires the ability to:
  • Ensure strict confidentiality as required and sensitive information is handled appropriately.
  • Represent the City by maintaining a professional approach and demeanor in all activities.
  • Prepare financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports.
  • Utilize accounting and budgetary practices and terminology applicable to City accounting.
  • Be attentive to detail and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
  • Plan, organize, prioritize and coordinate work assignments. Work effectively in a multi-task environment with constantly shifting priorities. Take appropriate initiative. Meet critical deadlines.
  • Use tact, discretion, respect, persuasion, diplomacy and courtesy to gain cooperation of others and establish and maintain effective teams and professional relationships and rapport with elected officials, management, employees, representatives of other entities and the public.
  • Apply sound judgment, analytical and creative problem solving skills to make reasoned, timely and consistent decisions. Facilitate effective problem resolution.
  • Listen attentively and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups in clear, concise language appropriate for the purpose and parties addressed, including preparing comprehensive reports, materials and correspondence as well as making presentations.
  • Understand and apply appropriately regulatory requirements, terminology, policies and procedures.
  • Develop ways to identify, improve and promote efficient systems and processes.
  • Maintain current knowledge and adapt to new technologies, keeping technical skills up to date.
  • Work independently and cooperatively as a member of a team.
  • Proficiently operate office equipment and perform Microsoft Office software functions including spreadsheet and PowerPoint generation. Type accurately and proficiently.

Working Conditions
  • Works in an office or meeting room setting.
  • Attends meetings or performs duties outside of normal office hours and travels by car.

Requires the ability to:
  • Use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety policies, practices and procedures.
  • Sit or stand for long periods.
  • Occasionally lift, carry and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

The statements contained herein reflect general details necessary to describe principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered all-inclusive. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas, to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or to balance workloads.
Management reserves the sole right to add, modify or exclude any duties at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by completion of any job requirements by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment.
At its sole discretion, the City of Wenatchee may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.
This is an FLSA-exempt position and, as such, is not entitled to overtime. The position is also subject to an "employee at will" doctrine.
  • Vacation leave will be earned at a rate of 10-hours per month and will be available for use upon successful completion of the initial review period.
  • Sick leave will be earned at a rate of 8-hours per month.
  • Annual Paid Holidays (1st year prorate): Eleven 8-hour designated holidays (11th holiday for AFSCME positions under MOU through 2025) + one 8-hour floating holiday.
  • Medical/Dental/Vision plans. We have two health plans to choose from: 1) High Deductible Health Plan (the City pays 100% of the employee premium); or 2) $250 deductible plan (the City pays 90% of the employee premium). The High Deductible Plan includes a City contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA) in the amount of $125/month for the employee or $250/month for the employee with dependents. The City pays 75% of dependent premiums under either plan.
  • Membership in the WA State Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
  • Optional participation in a Section 457 Deferred Comp Plan with a City match up to 2% of base pay.
  • $25,000 basic life/$25,000 AD&D insurance policy with premiums paid by the City on the employee's behalf.

01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field?
  • Yes
  • No

02
Concentration/Field
03
Do you have two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in professional accounting?
  • Yes
  • No

04
If you do not have the education or experience specified in Questions #1-3 above, list the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that you believe provides you with the required skills, knowledge and abilities for this position.
05
Do you have governmental fund accounting experience?
  • Yes
  • No

06
What interests you most about being an Accountant for the City of Wenatchee?
07
Describe your experience performing professional accounting duties.
08
Describe your accounting duties you have performed that required compliance with GAAP and BARS.
09
Describe your computer experience. Please list the Microsoft Office Suite programs/software systems you have used, what you use each program for and your level of proficiency with each program.
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