Solid Waste Addendum Only Accounting Technician II
Snohomish County Planning and Development Services, Snohomish, WA, United States
Accounting Technician II
Open to members of AFSCME 109 Public Works - Solid Waste Addendum Bargaining Unit only. Temporary employees hired through a competitive process may apply for bargaining unit positions.
Are you energetic, inquisitive, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a high performing fiscal team? Snohomish County Solid Waste, a division of the Department of Public Works, is seeking a skilled Accounting Technician II to join our team.
This position plays a central role in managing accounts receivable operations and serves as a primary point of contact for our credit account customers and operations facilities. The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, a proven record of accuracy and accountability, and experience managing and reconciling financial data in a high-volume, customer-focused environment.
As an Accounting Technician II, you will handle daily accounts receivable functions such as maintaining credit accounts, monitoring activity, reconciling transactions, and responding to customer inquiries. You'll work closely with the other member of the A/R team to coordinate tasks, share information, and ensure customers receive timely, consistent information.
In this collaborative, team-oriented environment, you will also assist with cash and ACH deposits, credit card reconciliation, account statements, and other clerical accounting tasks. This role provides backup support for the Cashiering Specialist position as needed.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a positive, proactive attitude
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with the ability to manage and analyze data accurately
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-service mindset
Experience managing accounts receivable and responding to customer inquiries via phone and email
Ability to process accounting transactions within a deadline-driven environment
Experience using financial systems and software to support data management and analysis
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a coordinated, shared-workload setting
A commitment to providing top-notch service to the residents and customers of Snohomish County
Selection Process Please submit your resume detailing your work experience, skills, and education as it relates to this position. Additionally, attach a cover letter summarizing how your knowledge, skills and work experience set you apart from other candidates and make you a strong candidate to join our Solid Waste team. Please limit your response to two pages.
Interviews will be scheduled for the most qualified applicants. Work Schedule This position is five days per week, Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., at the Cathcart Way Operations Center in Snohomish. It is an in-office position, with as-needed field work when providing Cashiering Specialist coverage. This position also participates in a rotating weekend standby schedule (approximately one weekend per month) to respond to operations facility questions or issues as needed. Teleworking Options Limited teleworking options may be considered after the training period based on operational needs and at the discretion of the department. Employees who prefer to work in the office full-time may continue to do so.
Any telework arrangement requires a Snohomish County Telework Agreement and must comply with County policies. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance of their assigned worksite to meet in-office requirements.
Open to members of AFSCME 109 Public Works - Solid Waste Addendum Bargaining Unit only. Temporary employees hired through a competitive process may apply for bargaining unit positions.
Are you energetic, inquisitive, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a high performing fiscal team? Snohomish County Solid Waste, a division of the Department of Public Works, is seeking a skilled Accounting Technician II to join our team.
This position plays a central role in managing accounts receivable operations and serves as a primary point of contact for our credit account customers and operations facilities. The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, a proven record of accuracy and accountability, and experience managing and reconciling financial data in a high-volume, customer-focused environment.
As an Accounting Technician II, you will handle daily accounts receivable functions such as maintaining credit accounts, monitoring activity, reconciling transactions, and responding to customer inquiries. You'll work closely with the other member of the A/R team to coordinate tasks, share information, and ensure customers receive timely, consistent information.
In this collaborative, team-oriented environment, you will also assist with cash and ACH deposits, credit card reconciliation, account statements, and other clerical accounting tasks. This role provides backup support for the Cashiering Specialist position as needed.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a positive, proactive attitude
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with the ability to manage and analyze data accurately
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-service mindset
Experience managing accounts receivable and responding to customer inquiries via phone and email
Ability to process accounting transactions within a deadline-driven environment
Experience using financial systems and software to support data management and analysis
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a coordinated, shared-workload setting
A commitment to providing top-notch service to the residents and customers of Snohomish County
Selection Process Please submit your resume detailing your work experience, skills, and education as it relates to this position. Additionally, attach a cover letter summarizing how your knowledge, skills and work experience set you apart from other candidates and make you a strong candidate to join our Solid Waste team. Please limit your response to two pages.
Interviews will be scheduled for the most qualified applicants. Work Schedule This position is five days per week, Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., at the Cathcart Way Operations Center in Snohomish. It is an in-office position, with as-needed field work when providing Cashiering Specialist coverage. This position also participates in a rotating weekend standby schedule (approximately one weekend per month) to respond to operations facility questions or issues as needed. Teleworking Options Limited teleworking options may be considered after the training period based on operational needs and at the discretion of the department. Employees who prefer to work in the office full-time may continue to do so.
Any telework arrangement requires a Snohomish County Telework Agreement and must comply with County policies. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance of their assigned worksite to meet in-office requirements.