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Salary : $72,840.00 - $91,380.00 Annually
Location : City Hall, 280 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Department: Finance & Administrative Services
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: IAM
About this Job
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Open until filled. Cutoff for first review of applications: 8 am, August 17, 2026. Applications received after this cutoff may not be reviewed.
The Finance Department is seeking a Senior Accounting Technician to join the team, a group of 10 employees providing a wide range of support for administration and general financial reporting. The department provides services to residents, such as business licensing and utility billing, and to the City's five operating departments.
This position focuses primarily on utility billing, coordinating monthly billing for 5400 total water and sewer connections while providing excellent customer service.
The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience with utility billing, customer service, and/or collections, with strong attention to detail;
• The ability to clearly explain information, resolve issues, and provide professional, responsive service to customers;
• The ability to maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with City policies and procedures; and
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting reliable utility services for the community.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is expected. Candidates may be invited to complete an online exam utilizing Microsoft Office programs.
The Senior Accounting Technician performs and coordinates specialized City-wide finance and accounting functions for areas such as accounts payable/fixed assets, utilities/accounts receivable, or other matters. Responsibilities vary depending on assignments and business cycles.
About the City of Bainbridge Island
The City of Bainbridge Island is a vibrant community with small-town feel, 52 miles of scenic shoreline and densely forested areas. Our employees are the most important asset in preserving and enhancing the special character of the Island, and in responding to the community's needs. The City provides competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities.
Essential Functions

• Processes and posts transactions and accounting entries, including accounts payable, revenue, accounts receivable, payments, bank deposits and special fund accounting; reviews and validates data; reconciles accounts.
• Reviews source documents for compliance with rules and regulations; determines proper handling of accounting and technical transactions within designated limits; validates accuracy of data entry and researches and reports discrepancies and inconsistencies.
• Plans day-to-day utility, accounts receivable or accounts payable functions and project assignments with colleagues and supervisors, attends meetings and sets and maintains day-to-day workloads and priorities.
• Communicates with customers, the public and/or coworkers orally or in writing.
• Performs and coordinates account balancing, reconciliation, and other proofing, audit and control functions, and follows up on matters requiring further attention.
• Staffs City front desk as needed; receipts payments via in person, by check, and electronic payment channels; prepares bank deposits.
• Provides direct customer service in person and over the phone.
• Assists with budget and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) preparation and accounting reports as needed.
• Cross-trains in a wide variety of technical accounting duties; assists with the training and cross-training of co-workers. Functions as part of the overall department team to accomplish work of the department.
• Maintains timely and regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
An associate's degree in business administration or related field and three years of accounting or other financial experience are preferred. Public sector experience is highly desirable. Any combination of experience, education and training which provides the level of knowledge and ability required may be substituted.
Knowledge of:

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Mathematic principles and practices of moderate complexity.
• General accounting functions and practices in accordance with established regulations and standards.
• Accounts receivable, cash receipting, purchasing and/or accounts payable financial systems and processes (depending on assignments).
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment, including computers and computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets and statistical databases.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and principles of business correspondence.
• State Budgeting Accounting & Reporting System (BARS) for public sector financial management.
• Financial record keeping practices, filing systems and document retention.
• Research methods and report preparation.

Ability to:

• Effectively perform the full range of specialty area accounting functions such as those involving utility billing, accounts receivable or accounts payable.
• Plan and organize time and work to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Perform, review and verify a variety of mathematical calculations, maintain accurate records, enter data into a computer system, and review and monitor accounting documents.
• Listen to and work with external and internal customers, colleagues and other persons to troubleshoot problems and solve a wide variety of technical and customer-related issues.
• Support and model the identified vision, values and behaviors of the organization.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of standard and specialized software.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

License and Certification Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required.

Additional Information
Additional Salary Details
The salary range is $6070-$7615 per month. The hiring range is $6070-$6800 per month. Step increases are attained annually based on satisfactory performance.
Telecommuting/ResidenceSome positions, including the Senior Accounting Technician, are eligible for a hybrid schedule (in-office and telecommuting), depending on the operational needs of the organization and department. Regardless of position or telecommuting authorization status, city employees must reside in Washington and within a reasonable distance to their regular work location.
Working Conditions
This position is eligible for a hybrid (in-office and telecommuting) work schedule. The regular work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Work is primarily performed in an office which is busy, oriented to public service and subject to occasional work interruptions. Noise level is moderate. Position infrequently requires outdoor work, which includes driving a vehicle. Outdoor environment can include uneven and unstable walking surfaces, tripping hazards and inclement weather conditions. Frequent attendance at meetings before or after regular work hours is required.
Physical Requirements
Continuous repetitive arm/hand movement is essential to performance. The incumbent in this position must be able to discern voice conversation, have the physical ability to perform essential job functions, and have hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate computers, do keyboarding and operate other office equipment. The incumbent must have the ability to produce legible handwritten documents and may need to push, pull, lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
The City of Bainbridge Island is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and candidates for employment will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, compensated and, if necessary, disciplined or terminated without regard to sex/gender, race, national origin, religion, creed, color, marital status, veteran status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.
Review the overview of benefits available to City of Bainbridge Island employees represented by IAM.
Regular part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in the City's health and welfare benefit programs (for medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability and EAP coverage) on a pro rata basis.
The City participates in social security.