Accountant

Please Note: If you submitted your application materials within the last year, you will “not” need to re-apply.

Accountants perform a variety of routine professional accounting duties related to funds, assets, and grant accounting, payroll, budgets, treasury or special projects accounting. Analyze a variety of financial documents for completeness and accuracy as well as prepare and process financial documents related to the accounting process of the assigned department or function. Prepare reports and analysis as required.

The City of Tacoma offers a generous program of employee benefits:

• Outstanding working conditions and an exceptional quality-of-life environment
• Medical coverage for eligible employees, spouses/domestic partners and dependents, including children up to age 26
• Vision care with VSP for employees and eligible dependents enrolled in the Regence PPO medical plan with vision benefits
• Dental coverage for eligible employees and their elected dependents, including dependent children up to the age of 26
• Deferred compensation allowing tax-deferred savings as authorized under Section 457 of the IRS Code
• Personal time off
• Paid holidays
• A great pension plan

City of Tacoma Recruitment Information:

One of the primary goals of the City of Tacoma Equity and Empowerment Initiative is that the City of Tacoma workforce reflects the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and we welcome candidates with diverse and/or multicultural skill sets and personal experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work and play.

QUALIFICATIONS:

An equivalent combination to: a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration or related field, and at least one year of professional accounting experience, preferably including training or experience in governmental accounting, or regulatory accounting. Additional years of experience may substitute for up to two years of education.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position. Depending upon assignment a WA driver’s license may be required.

SELECTION PROCESS & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Selection Process:

If you meet the position qualifications, please apply online at www.cityoftacoma.org/jobs and attach a detailed resume and cover letter as it relates to this position.

Examination Process:

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will have their supplemental answers scored by subject matter experts. Applicants must attain a passing score in order to be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration.

Appointment is subject to passing a background check. This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and the Local 483. An employee in this position will be required to join the union within 30 days of hire. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend at least an hour entering information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.

For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, questions regarding this job announcement, or if you are experiencing complications while applying, please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591.5400 by 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.