Accounting Administrative Assistant I, II or III

Accounting Administrative Assistant

Klickitat County is seeking an Accounting Administrative Assistant for the Treasurer's Office in Goldendale, WA. The salary range is $41,912.00 - $68,993.60 annually for full-time positions. The job is non-exempt and the position is open until filled.

The Accounting Administrative Assistant will perform routine to moderately complex clerical support and accounting duties. Responsibilities include billing, accepting payments, reconciling accounts, and record-keeping. The position may require the exercise of some judgment in application.

Essential job duties include receiving payments, posting revenue, preparing billing statements, entering accounts payable invoices, answering calls, reviewing documents, and compiling reports. For more advanced roles, duties may include verifying specialized transactions, tracking revenue, preparing expense vouchers, and providing training to staff.

Requirements include knowledge of basic math, bookkeeping or accounting principles, and the ability to use standard office software and equipment. Education and experience in bookkeeping or general accounting are preferred.

Valid state driver's license is required. Specific positions may require specialized training or certification.

Klickitat County offers a generous benefit package which includes vacation, sick and paid holiday leave along with medical, dental, vision and life and LTD insurance and substantial County contributions towards premiums and a retirement package through the Washington State Department of Retirement System. Additionally, employees are offered a flexible spending account, two Deferred Compensation programs, voluntary life and LTD insurance, AFLAC coverage and a variety of on-going training programs.