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Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency Payroll AR AP Specialist in Vancouver, Washington
CRESA is seeking a Specialist in Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable to join our Finance and Administrative team. The main function of this position is to handle payroll process for all of CRESA which is an employee base of 100. The secondary function is to provide accounts receivable and accounts payable processing support for the Finance Department.
Deadline to apply February 23, 2025.
Person will be mainly responsible for all payroll processing. Additional duties involving accounts payable and accounts receivable. Payroll and accounting work performed for various departments within CRESA. The incumbent applies initiative, discretion, judgment and independence while performing technical, complex payroll and accounting data processes. This position also provides back-up and assistance to other team members as needed. Under general supervision, the Payroll and Accounting Specialist performs the full range of payroll and accounting duties, as noted below, and provides certain office support functions, including reception coverage, as assigned. The Payroll and Accounting Specialist is a single incumbent position.
[Essential Job Functions]{.underline} (Must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation):
Maintains a payroll system for a department or major division(s); prepares payroll reports as required for local, State, and Federal agencies; prepares procedural documentation for internal and external payroll processing; coordinates payroll processing and related functions insuring compliance and compatibility with county code, budget authorization and payroll system.
Coordinates with Human Resources concerning labor, codes and other issues that relate to compensation or collective bargaining agreements.
Communicates with all divisions concerning the procedures for handling and processing payroll data.
Reconciles Payroll Register
Controls daily time reporting
Technical accounting activities, requiring a greater understanding and broader knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Exercise initiative in resolving routine problems.
Reconcile, balance, pre-audit and maintain several different types of accounts or funds for more than one department or division
Perform a broader scope of accounting functions in a timely manner without assistance.
Interpret accounting and payroll gu