<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support daily financial activities and help maintain accurate accounting records for the organization in Seattle, Washington. This role will manage both payables and receivables, ensure transactions are recorded correctly, and contribute to smooth month-end and reporting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping experience, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies and supporting compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review incoming vendor bills, verify payment details, and record transactions accurately in the accounting system.</p><p>• Code expenses appropriately and assign costs to the correct departments or grant-supported programs while following funding guidelines.</p><p>• Execute scheduled payments through check and electronic methods, maintaining timely disbursement and proper documentation.</p><p>• Partner with managers and budget stakeholders to secure approvals, collect supporting records, and address invoice questions.</p><p>• Track company card activity, reconcile charges, and ensure spending is recorded in line with internal policies.</p><p>• Prepare customer invoices, post incoming payments, and reconcile balances to keep receivable records current and accurate.</p><p>• Monitor aging reports for both payables and receivables, follow up on outstanding items, and help maintain strong vendor and customer relationships.</p><p>• Perform monthly reconciliations for accounts payable, customer accounts, and bank-related cash receipts, investigating and correcting discrepancies as needed.</p><p>• Organize digital financial files, support audit requests with required documentation, and contribute ideas that improve accounting workflows and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>The pay range for this position is $30.00/hr to $34.00/hr + discretionary bonus.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><p>Medical/Dental/Vision - 100% employer paid for employee</p><p>403b with match</p><p>12 days PTO</p><p>12 paid holidays</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Clerk to support municipal finance operations in Arlington, Washington. This Contract position focuses on utility billing, account reconciliation, payment processing, and customer-facing financial support within a government environment. The ideal candidate brings strong billing and cash handling experience, communicates effectively with staff and residents, and can manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming financial and account data for completeness, secure required approvals and coding, and enter transactions accurately into the billing and accounting system.<br>• Reconcile invoices, statements, and account activity by building and maintaining spreadsheets that support balanced records and clear reporting.<br>• Provide department leaders and staff with budget details, account updates, and other financial information needed for daily operations and decision-making.<br>• Research financial trends and account activity to support special reporting needs, statistical analysis, and project-based assignments.<br>• Monitor tax and fee payments, including recurring municipal charges, confirm calculation accuracy, and follow up on overdue balances when necessary.<br>• Manage monthly billing for water, sewer, and stormwater services, including service start and stop requests and related account updates.<br>• Administer payment plans, reduced-rate applications, refunds, adjustments, and write-offs in alignment with city policies and billing guidelines.<br>• Prepare meter reading files and route reports, coordinate shutoff activity and delinquency notices with public works, and maintain monthly billing documentation while serving as backup for related billing tasks.<br>• Process miscellaneous billings and track outgoing payments, while using Caselle ERP to post payments and maintain accurate account records.