City of Ellensburg Looking for Finance Officer at Ellensburg, WA Full Time

Finance Officer

Open Date:  December 16, 2022

Close Date:  January 8, 2023

Recruitment Description: 

The City of Ellensburg Public Works & Utilities Department has a vacancy for a Finance Officer. 

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to provide timely and accurate accounting and administrative support to the Public Works & Utilities Department. 

Provide a variety of routine and complex analytical, technical, and administrative support.  Assist in the administration of standard operating policies and procedures of the department.  Ensure financial system integrity through monitoring and analysis of a full range of accounting activities.  Perform complex accounting functions following the principles of accounting and financial reporting as set forth in the State of Washington Budget, Accounting and Report system (BARS), and City policies and procedures.

This position is responsible for directly supervising office support personnel, temporary assistants, and occasional volunteers.

This is a full-time, benefited position.  Benefits include medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; Retirement under the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and vacation, sick leave, exempt leave, holidays, and employee choice days.   

Salary:  2023 Wages:  $6,547- $7,408/ month (FLSA Exempt) plus excellent benefits

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience related to the duties of this position, including project accounting
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered as determined by the Public Works & Utilities Director

Preferred Knowledge and/or Experience:

• Experience in governmental accounting, budgeting, fiscal management
• Experience with federal/state grant management
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

• Must possess a valid State driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment
• First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months

To apply for this position and view a complete job posting including detailed duties, responsibilities, and qualifications please visit the employment section of our website at

This position closes 1/8/2023.  EOE    

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