Why It's a Great Opportunity: 
The Crystal Judson Family Justice Center (CJFJC) is looking for a dedicated Accounting Assistant to join our small but highly impactful team that does their best work every day for gender-based violence. In this role you will handle much of the agency financials to include management for the agency’s budget, grant billing, agency billing, and payments while utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel. Other accounting work will include maintaining and ordering office supplies, responding to public records requests, managing donations (monetary and others), coordinate payroll, be the agency timekeeper, contract management, and audit agency gift cards. This team is highly collaborative, and you will support covering the front desk during lunch or to support other team members. We work hard for survivors and our community making sure those in need have the support to recover. This is your chance to have a rewarding career where no two days are the same.
 
Why It's a Great Department: 
The mission of the CJFJC is to partner with survivors to heal pasts and build futures. This is done through working partnership with survivors, professionals, and the community to break down barriers, advocate for equitable practices which promote safety and access for ALL survivors. The CJFJC creates a haven where needs are met, children are protected, violence stops, families begin to heal and thrive, and hope is realized. We also focus on a continuous learning mindset for employee development and are excited for you to join our team!
 
Check out the CJFJC by taking a virtual tour on our website.
How to be Successful in the Role: 
On this team you will be client focused, proficient in accounting principles, and understanding of clients. You will need to have the highest regard for sensitivity and confidentiality. The entire group here works with individuals and families in crisis, so it is important you have a strong understanding of self-care.

Your Future in this Role: 
The Crystal Judson Family Justice Center has a hands-on onboarding process for all new team members through online training, community training, shadowing client interactions, and work. Throughout your employment you will receive direct, constructive feedback from peers, teams, and supervisor to facilitate your success and meet your professional goals while having access to Peirce County’s outstanding leadership development programs. You will grow, work, learn, and educate with professionals and clients from all backgrounds here, providing the most compassionate care to the most vulnerable among us.
 
Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Reconciles supporting documents to County records using warrant listing, payroll expenditure reports, monthly revenue/expenditure transfers, and cash receipts according to general accounting practices.
• Checks to correct Purchase Orders which includes verifying amounts, account codes and vendors. Mails issued remittance to recipients.
• Audits payment vouchers and employee claim for expenses for accuracy and compliance with state and county statues.
• Batches vouchers, checks and/or cash for data entry and financial system processing. Analyzes financial system transaction rejects and makes necessary corrections.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure contracts are not over expended.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.Minimum Qualifications:

• Two or more years of progressively responsible bookkeeping, accounting, auditing or closely related work experience, OR
• Substituting on a month-for-month basis, successful completion of coursework in bookkeeping, accounting, or closely related subjects relevant to the requirements of the position for a maximum of one year experience requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work experience or understanding of support related to domestic violence, mental health, or substance use abuse.
• Previous customer services experience desirable.
• Knowledge of Workday.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Compensation for this position is $26.95 to $33.75To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. 
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title. 
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.
 
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?