Salary: $37.07 - $48.46 Hourly
Location : Vancouver, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400072
Department: Finance
Division: Accounting
Opening Date: 07/22/2025

Description
PLEASE NOTE: Clark Regional Wastewater District is recruiting for one full-time position (1.0 FTE), which may be filled at either the Accountant or Senior Accountant level, depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.
JOB SUMMARY:

The Accountant provides professional-level accounting and finance support, including participation in the preparation of various manual and automated financial reports, as well as those required for year-end closing and audits. And can perform a majority of the accounting functions. Performs high-level accounting functions, including the preparation of financial statements and reviewing accounting work performed by other staff, such as accounts payable, payroll, utility billings, and adjustments. This position provides support for the District's annual budget, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and audit processes.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:

This is the second, journey-level position in the Accountant classification series. The Accountant performs skilled and professional duties that require a depth of knowledge and experience with all major accounting functions, demonstrating an understanding of their interrelationship and impact on the District's financial systems and records. This position can independently perform accounting functions, resolve routine discrepancies, and balance accounts. The Accountant works with moderate independence under general supervision of the Finance Manager. Work is typically regular and recurring, with occasional variations. The position is distinguished from the entry-level position by the level of experience, overall job knowledge and skills, the complexity of the work performed, and the degree of independence. Recurring and new, and varied work situations.

Examples of Duties
TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties identified throughout this position description, while not all-inclusive, are characteristic of the type and level of work associated with this position. Individual positions may perform all or some combination of the duties listed below, as well as other related duties as assigned. The District reserves the right to add, modify or remove duties as appropriate to meet business needs.

Financial Transactions/Activities

• Reviews accounts payable to ensure completeness, consistency and accuracy of purchase orders, invoices, vouchers, receipt batches and requisitions. Verifies coding accuracy according to account listing.
• Reviews utility billing, billing adjustment and refund batches to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Evaluate cash position to ensure short-term cash needs.
• Monitors debt service schedules to ensure timely payment.
• Reconciles and reviews accuracy of accounting codes assigned to purchase card transactions.
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliations and investment reconciliations.
• Prepares and enters recurring and ad hoc journal entries to the general ledger.
• Analyzes a variety of accounting transactions to determine appropriate entries when necessary.
• Reconciles accounts, initiates corrections and makes adjusting entries.
• Performs backup responsibilities for payroll processing, accounts payable, and other accounts receivable billings.
• Makes or recommends changes to eliminate future reconciliation problems stemming from systems, processes, policies or procedures.
• Ensures, through edit reviews, the accuracy and completeness of data entry for their function(s).
• Supports routine accounting functions of the Alliance, as needed.
• Prepare and review sections of the required annual financial statements, including related notes, schedules, and disclosures.
• Assist with the annual audit by researching questions, resolving issues, creating reports and responding to auditor findings.
• Support and manage federal and state funding efforts, ensuring compliance with ongoing funding requirements.

Reporting

Actively assists and supports the Finance Manager in the preparation of a variety of District expenditure, revenue, budget status and other financial and management reports. Assists in compiling, verifying and preparing the financial data, tables and schedules of the following reports:

• Monthly Budget to Actual Manager Reports
• Semi-Annual Board of Commissioners Reports
• Budget document
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Accounting Records

Prepares, maintains, and verifies complex records. Audits financial records for accuracy and proper reporting. Supports the monthly and year-end closing of the general ledger (GL), reconciling and balancing subsidiary ledgers (GL) and analyzing and adjusting accounts and ledgers as needed. Summarizes details in the GL, electronic files or other forms of record keeping for managerial, budget and reporting purposes.

Solves most problems concerning their functional area, which may include purchase cards, payables, capital projects, receivables, and payroll. With guidance, may handle more complex and non-routine determinations and computations using established rules, regulations and policies.

Other DutiesPerform specialized accounting studies, as assigned.May respond to questions from employees, customers, agencies or vendors, providing accurate information and explaining policies, procedures and internal controls. Follow District regulations, codes, policies, practices, and management directives. Inspect the working area and maintain a safe, clean, and professional environment, including performing general housekeeping duties. Follow occupational health and safety policies and procedures. Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance, be dependable and punctual in reporting to work as scheduled. Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of accounting and financial reporting, and analysis.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• State of Washington Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System (BARS).
• Internal controls and auditing procedures
• Budget development, documentation and control

• Professional office practices and procedures.

Skill in:

• Use of a personal computer and standard office programs, including Microsoft Office suite of products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Use of comprehensive, computer-based financial/accounting software systems (e.g., Springbrook, Tyler Enterprise ERP, UKG Ready).
• Interpreting and explaining financial policies and procedures
• Make accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations and use mathematical reasoning.
• Synthesize data and information accurately and prepare clear and concise reports and statements.
• Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, and maintaining data accurately and precisely in written or electronic/digital format.

Ability to:

• Apply generally accepted accounting principles to work performed in a government fund accounting setting.
• Analyze, evaluate and communicate accounting, budgetary and capital project information, policies, and practices.
• Prepare and analyze a wide range of fiscal and operational data, reports, procedures, and issues.
• Understand, interpret, and apply pertinent Federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and standards.
• Maintain sustained attention to detail and work effectively under pressure to meet strict timelines.
• Understand and follow directions, effectively adjust to changing priorities, problem-solve and multitask, be decisive in taking actions and making decisions.
• Effectively review completed work, including work performed by others, for accuracy and compliance.
• Prioritize, organize, and complete multiple assignments on time, accurately, and with minimal supervision.

• Perform duties with initiative, judgment and resourcefulness
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Exercise tact and discretion in contact with employees and the public.

• Coordinate activities with other work groups in a professional manner to provide comprehensive services.
• Effectively communicate with diverse audiences and groups of people, including the public, co-workers, and supervisors, communicating technical information accurately and in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain a professional and respectful working environment.

• Operate effectively in a team environment and resolve disputes in a professional manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively perform the work. A typical way to acquire this includes:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (preferred), business, finance or related field
• Four (4) years of work experience in budgeting, accounting and financial analysis; government accounting experience preferred.

Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in an office environment, requiring strength and mobility for this setting, including prolonged sitting, data entry and use of a computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus with corrected vision sufficient for use of computers. Regularly required to talk and hear in English. Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, and/or move objects safely up to 25 lbs.

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS:

The Accountant maintains regular contact, both in-person and via phone and email, with District staff, other agency staff, and vendors. Contact with these parties typically involves clarifying information, resolving discrepancies or explaining District accounting procedures or policies.

SUPERVISION:

Exercised: Not applicable.

Received: The Accountant works with moderate independence under the general supervision of the Finance Manager and may also receive technical input and task direction from the Senior Accountant. Work is assigned through formal and informal means, both orally and in writing, and is reviewed regularly for accuracy and compliance with adopted principles, policies and standards, which govern most activities. Performance is evaluated at least annually through the performance appraisal process.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Subject to pre-employment, job-related skills testing, including tested proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Final offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background (credit) and reference check.

Accountant
Salary range: $6,425 to $8,400 per month
Starting salary: $6,425 to $7,347 per month, depending on qualifications.

Senior Accountant
Salary range: $7,495 to $9,798 per month
Starting salary: $7,495 to $8,569 per month, depending on qualifications.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes:

• Health care
• Dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Deferred compensation plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave

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Describe a time you had to research a topic, organize your findings, and present them to superiors, including management or Board members.
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Describe a complex accounting issue you encountered and how you resolved it.
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Describe a time you communicated complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Required Question