Accounting Specialist

Salary Range

$5,522-$6,900 Monthly + Benefits
Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Level: T04

The City of Normandy Park is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Accounting Specialist to join our team.

Located along the shores of Puget Sound, halfway between Seattle and Tacoma, Normandy Park offers a professional environment grounded in community values and natural beauty. Surrounded by the neighboring cities of Burien and Des Moines, and known for its scenic views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, and the Olympic Mountains, Normandy Park provides an exceptional setting to build your public sector accounting career.

This position plays a key functional role in the City’s day-to-day financial operations. The Accounting Specialist performs technical accounting and financial support work, including accounts payable and receivable processing, payroll support, reconciliation of accounts, maintenance of financial records, preparation of reports, and assistance with audits and budget tracking. The ideal candidate is highly organized, accurate, and experienced in accounting practices, with a strong understanding of financial systems and internal controls.

Join a collaborative team dedicated to serving a vibrant and engaged community while contributing directly to the integrity and efficiency of the City’s financial operations.

General Position Summary

Responsible for entering financial transactions into the City’s computerized accounting system. Is responsible for preparing payroll (bi-monthly) and accounts payable for the city including maintaining these records. Assists in the monthly and yearly reconciling and closing of the books, and is responsible for preparing journal entries and assisting in the preparation of financial statements. Performs other special projects and duties as required.

General Position Summary

• Prepare, maintain and reconcile payroll records through entering employee timesheets, generating and reviewing payroll reports, reconcile employee salary and benefits information, transmit and distribute checks and direct deposit check stubs.
• Prepare and enter invoices for payment, reviews invoices to ensure accuracy of amounts, and comparesinvoices against purchase orders and requisitions to ensure accuracy in billing for services.
• Enter and maintain various ledgers, journals, accounts and other accounting records, and assists in thepreparation of the City’s financial statements.
• Compile and organize information and data required to prepare expenditure and revenue reports.
• Analyze information and accounts for discrepancies and adherence to policy.
• Perform mathematical calculations quickly.
• Responsible for daily receipt reconciliation & check deposits.
• Prepares monthly billings and manages accounts receivable aging.
• Prepares MPD billings quarterly.
• Operate accounting software and efficiently and accurately enter, retrieve, and interpret data.
• Operate a personal computer, miscellaneous

Requires a Bachelors degree in accounting or a related field. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be substituted.

Applying

For more information, including a full job description, please visit the City’s website at normanadyparkwa.gov. For questions, contact Finance Director Janet Stebbins at 206.248.8251 or jstebbins@normandyparkwa.gov Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, Normandy Park job application, and resume to: jstebbins@normandyparkwa.gov