Financial Assistant

$5743-6858/monthly salary DOE

(2027 salary scale $5915-7063/monthly)

Open until filled; first application review will be November 20

The City of Camas Finance Department is seeking qualified applicants to provide in person support to the Finance Department.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Non-standard hours as needed)

Reporting to: Assistant Finance Director

Representation: Camas Public Employees' Association (CPEA)

This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes family and domestic partner benefits such as medical, dental, and vision. Retirement benefits are provided through Washington State Retirement System (PERS). Other benefits include life insurance, paid holidays, and accrued vacation/sick leave.

The Financial Assistant serves as the primary face of the Finance Department, providing essential support through clerical accounting and high-level customer service. This role is responsible for the accuracy of financial record-keeping, including daily cash receipting, drawer reconciliation, and utility billing accounts receivable.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily cash receipting, post financial data, reconcile cash drawers, and ensure accounts receivable are balanced and summarized accurately.
• Assemble and tabulate financial data to prepare routine reports for the department.
• Act as the first point of contact for utility billing inquiries, resolving issues with a professional, empathetic, and helpful demeanor.
• Execute a variety of clerical tasks to maintain efficient workflow within the assigned area.

Candidate Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) supplemented by college-level coursework in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least two years of increasingly responsible clerical accounting experience relative to the assigned area.
• Prior background in banking or high-volume cash handling.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to handle public inquiries tactfully and effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and a proven ability to adapt to specialized enterprise software and new technologies quickly.

Beyond the technical skills, the Finance Department is seeking a candidate who brings proactive energy, dependability, and collaborative problem-solving to the team. The ideal person will demonstrate:

• A positive attitude and a genuine willingness to collaborate with management and peers to streamline workflows, enhance customer service, and strengthen departmental culture.
• Strong adherence to standard operating procedures, internal fiscal controls, and sound decision-making with minimal daily supervision.
• Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills suitable for public front-counter interactions, customer correspondence, and internal coordination.
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage competing priorities, maintain high accuracy under routine interruptions, and adjust hours during peak operational cycles as needed.

All application materials must be attached when the application is submitted.

Applications must include a current resume and a letter of interest outlining how your qualifications, training, and experience align with the requirements of this position.

Apply online at www.cityofcamas.us/jobs