Accounting Clerk I

Job Title: Full-time Account Clerk I/RPZ

Open Date: May 11, 2026

Close Date: May 25, 2026

Salary: $3,422 - $4,491/month plus benefits

RECRUITMENT DESCRIPTION: 

The City of Ellensburg has a vacancy for a full-time Account Clerk I/RPZ in the Finance Department.  If you enjoy providing exceptional customer service and have experience cashiering this is a great opportunity.   

The person in this position contributes to meeting the Finance Department goals through courteous, efficient service, and accurate processing of Residential Parking Zone (RPZ) permits and utility services. Will issue permits, maintain files, and provide courteous customer service by phone or in person. Receipt payments including transmittals from various City Departments. Assist utility clerks and provide miscellaneous assistance to Finance Department as assigned.

CORE VALUES:

All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Ellensburg’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City and serving the community. The values of Compassion (we care), Courage (we do the right thing), and Conviction (we work hard) promote and maintain a high level of service and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across departments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One (1) year of related experience and/or training
• Please note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the above requirements as determined by management.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Applicants must agree to a credit check and be in good credit standing with no debts currently assigned to collections, and a credit history that reflects no pattern of credit instability. The applicant must not have a pending garnishment or judgment which may cause undue hardship while employed with this agency, with the exception of child support. The hiring authority shall determine the status of applicant’s credit history on a case-by-case basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·        First aid/CPR/AED certification

·        Bilingual English/Spanish

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing, modern office practices and procedures, and bookkeeping or accounting principles and practices.
• Skill in operating listed tools and equipment; periodically accesses sensitive information required to perform job tasks, requiring the ability to maintain confidentiality and may only disseminate such information consistent with departmental policies and procedures, requiring good judgment.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations accurately and quickly; ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner verbally and in writing; ability to establish courteous and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public; ability to work under pressure and/or with frequent interruptions while maintaining productivity.
• Ability to act as a cashier and balance a cash drawer.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Benefits include Public Employees Retirement System and Social Security; Medical/Dental/Life/Disability Insurance,VEBA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), vacation, sick leave, holidays, and employee choice days. 

Represented by Office & Professional Employee Union, Local #8 (OPEIU). Regular City OPEIU applicants, covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between City of Ellensburg & OPEIU, that apply by the internal closing date will be given first consideration.

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 www.ci.ellensburg.wa.us. This position closes on 5/25/2026. EOE.