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Financial Specialist IIYakima County • Yakima, WA, US
Financial Specialist II

Financial Specialist II

Yakima County • Yakima, WA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Financial Specialist II

The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs.

Our Values :
  • Integrity
  • Common Sense
  • Innovation
  • Accountability
  • Position Data :

    Financial Specialist II-J23-U30-H Regular Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

    Overview :

    Pay Range : $22.58 - $28.63 per hour (CTP Pay Plan, B22 Step 1-13)

    Hiring Range : $22.58- $23.96 per hour (CTP Pay Plan, B22 Step 1-4 DOQ)

    Job Closing Date : October 30, 2025

    There is one Financial Specialist II opening with Yakima County Public Services, Accounting Division. This position performs specialized accounting support activities involving receiving, reviewing, processing, monitoring and auditing of a variety of documents, deposits, payments, grant applications, contracts or collections; responds to questions and inquiries regarding the special area of assignment for Public Services. There will be an Excel competency test and written accounting competency test as part of interview. Benefits included in position :

    • Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
    • Retirement Benefits
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Sick Leave
    • Note : This position is a Clerical, Technical & Professional Employees Group Bargaining Unit Position.

      This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

      Responsibilities : Essential Duties :

      Work may be assigned in any combination for support of the following or other accounting areas :

    • Local Improvement Districts
    • Utility Billing
    • Fixed Assets
    • Solid Waste Accounting
    • Equipment Rental and Repair
    • County Road
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Flood Control
    • Storm Water Utility
    • Building Fire and Safety
    • Planning
    • Tracks / checks and analyzes account activity for policy / grant / contract / expenditure limit compliance per internal controls set at higher level.

      Applies judgement beyond application of established procedures when performing activities such as : depreciating property, setting up complex customer accounts, assigning portions of expenditures / damage to charge to multiple parties, or determining appropriate inter-fund transfers.

      Troubleshoots AP or AR problems such as computer system or processing delay problems which may be caused outside of Public Services. Takes corrective action and prepares recommendations for supervisor.

      Performs credit checks with authorization to approve credit and set up credit account. Monitors delinquent accounts and administers proper action beyond initial penalty phase (e.g. shut-off service or credit account). Prepares payment and / or collection plans with authorization to make exceptions to standard practice.

      Prepares a variety of complex (I.Q.) or other financial system reports and technical documents requiring manipulation of data in a computer system. May serve as computer liaison for specific system.

      Applies or verifies job cost codes to complex invoices or those which require interdepartmental communication to resolve issues. Corrects errors / re-runs batches when returned from Auditor's Office and obtain appropriate auditing officer signatures.

      Serves as lead to Financial Technicians in support of the accounting function assigned. Responds to questions and provides advice. Under the guidance of professional staff, maintains systems and trains staff in computer use and procedures in areas such as the FAMS Inventory System, Paradigm, Springbrook, Cayenta or other systems. Performs related site audits to determine additional training needs; advises appropriate managers.

      Analyzes historical information gathered and prepares summary reports to assist professionals in financial forecasting. Other duties required including traveling to multiple locations to verify and perform inventory counts of tracked assets and rolling stock inventory.

      Education and Experience :

      High School Diploma or G.E.D AND four (4) years of general accounting support or related experience including six months in area of specialty OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

      Required :

    • valid WA State Driver's License and proof of insurance, if requested;
    • Financial background check and general employment verification.
    • Equipment Used : computer, calculator and other general office equipment; passenger vehicle.

      Working Conditions :

      This position is rated as Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. This position is an integral part of the inventory verification team. Throughout the year an employee in this position will be required to travel to multiple locations to verify inventory counts which requires all the physical demands listed above and the exertion of 20 pounds or more. Position is also required to move bankers boxes with archival records from active files to the archival storage.

      Environment : exposure to weather, vibration, travel, multiple work locations, field work and may be required to work at alternate work locations.

      Physical Demands : bending, carrying, handling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, fingering, balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, reclining, hearing, smelling, talking, and visual acuity.

      Intellectual Demands : ability to multi-task, confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, articulate and communicate information in conversations, and ability to follow written and verbal instruction.

      Knowledge :

    • basic accounting theories and principles;
    • general knowledge of financial specialty assignment area;
    • basic mathematics;
    • customer service techniques;
    • office practices; and,
    • phone etiquette.
    • Skills :

    • reviewing and verifying accounting information;
    • attention to detail and accuracy;
    • preparing and processing documents related to assignment area function;
    • performing a variety of calculations for payroll, taxes and invoices;
    • using office equipment such as phones, copies, calculators and fax machines;
    • using a personal computer and related software applications;
    • establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with County and other officials at all organizational levels and with the public; and,
    • communication, both oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give or receive work direction.
    • An Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply. Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person's age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute. PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish the information. Disabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in the job application and / or selection process for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information. Yakima County is a qualified Public Service entity for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service or contact your federal loan servicer. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control

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