City of Ferndale
Employment Opportunity

Accounting Clerk II

Jurisdiction: City of Ferndale
Job Title: Accounting Clerk II
Employment Type: Full Time
Starting Salary: $4,297/month
Salary Range: $4,297 - $5,285/month
Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision.
Washington State Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Generous sick leave/vacation accruals, plus 15 paid holidays per year
Closing Date: Open until filled.

REPORTS TO: DEPARTMENTS: CLASSIFICATION:
Finance Director Finance Union – Teamsters
Non Exempt

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Maintain a set of financial records related to an assigned City-wide accounting
function; coordinate assigned accounting activity with other City financial functions.

2. Maintain accurate records and files in the areas of expenditures, budget and

requisitioning, establish customer and vendor accounts and lists.

3. Verify, balance and adjust accounts; prepare documentation for computer input;
assist in resolving computer-related problems.

4. Prepare, post, assemble, tabulate, compare and verify accounts payable data;

prepare and enter information to the computer, all in compliance with the Finance
Director’s written procedures.

5. Prepare and check invoices, purchase orders and similar documents; process

documents involved in financial transactions.

6. Compare, schedule, index and file invoices, vouchers and other records.

7. Prepare and maintain a variety of statistical and budgetary records and reports;
prepare and review various statistical or accounting tables and reports.

8. Receive and provide information to other City departments and personnel, vendors

and various agencies and organizations.

9. Perform cashier function.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the City Finance Director, perform a variety of accounting-related activities
involved in accounts payable and cashiering.

10. Perform filing for Accounts Payable.

11. Answer phone calls to the main City Hall phone line.

12. Operate a variety of office machines including computers and related equipment,
calculator, copier, typewriter and other specialized equipment related to assigned
activities.

13. Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Intermediate accounting practices and procedures. Modern office practices, procedures and
equipment. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Applicable laws, codes,
regulations, policies and procedures. Oral and written communications skills. Financial,
statistical and budgetary record-keeping techniques. Operation of a computer terminal and
office machines. Telephone techniques and etiquette.
ABILITY TO: Interpret, apply and explain relevant regulations, policies and procedures. Add,
subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately. Prepare and maintain a variety of statistical
and budgetary records and reports. Maintain assigned fiscal and accounting records accurately
and efficiently. Perform accounting clerical work. Type at an acceptable rate of speed. Learn
office policies, rules and practices. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Meet
schedules and time lines. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and
maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Work courteously and
tactfully with customers and employees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two to four years of accounting
coursework and increasingly responsible Accounts Payable experience involving financial and
statistical record-keeping, and strong customer service background in a busy environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment; subject to distractions from phones, customers and others at the counter.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Washington Driver's License and a safe driving record.
Physical ability to perform essential functions of the job. Also, must pass job related physical
capacities evaluation at time of hire. Must be bondable.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Speaking to exchange information on the telephone or in person; sitting and standing for
extended periods of time; seeing and hearing to conduct work.
TESTING:
Candidates may be tested on the following:
Ability to operate 10-key by touch with high degree of accuracy.
Ability to meet or exceed 45 wpm with high degree of accuracy.
Ability to problem-solve based on established criteria.
Ability to problem-solve based on abstract situations.
Ability to compose routine and complex correspondence.
Ability to track and resolve errors quickly and efficiently.

DISCLAIMER: Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes
or requirements associated with a job.

The City of Ferndale policy is to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions and
privileges of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, sec, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran
status.
TO APPLY:
Submit letter of interest, completed job application, and resume by mail:
City of Ferndale, PO Box 936, Ferndale, WA 98248 Attention: Susan Duncan.
Or email:
susanduncan@cityofferndale.org
Paper application packets are also available at Ferndale City Hall, 2095 Main Street.

Closing date: Open until filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
The City of Ferndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer.