Accounting Assistant

This is a full time bargaining unit position with excellent benefits. This position reports directly to the Finance Director. Applicant should enjoy working in a fast paced environment. This position performs a variety of clerical accounting duties for specific areas according to established bookkeeping and accounting principles and procedures. This position uses a comprehensive computer based finance and accounting system to perform a variety of complex and routine accounting functions and financial duties for a specific assigned area of responsibility according to established accounting principles and procedures

This position will perform more complex, specialized accounting duties related to accounts receivable, utility billing process, accounts payable, account balancing and analysis, general ledger, internal controls, loan/grants programs, cash receipting/depositing and court services. Prepare manual breakdown of revenue, State and County pass-through revenue vouchers with supporting documentation and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must have the following experience and education: -High school diploma or G.E.D. -Two (2) years of previous experience in clerical accounting, preferably in municipal government, bookkeeping, finance, or a closely related field, and two years of accounting experience, preferably in municipal government. -OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work. -Bi-lingual required.

Special Requirements

Applicant must successfully pass a background check.

Miscellaneous Information

All applications must be turned in no later than 5:00 PM, Friday, May 11, 2026, for first review to be considered. The City of Sunnyside is a Drug-Free Workplace and an EOE/AA Employer.

Job Details

Category

Finance Department

Status

Open

Salary

$26.31 - 31.76 Hourly + Benefits FLSA: Full Time/Non-Exempt/Teamsters Local 760

Posted

October 12, 2026 4:00 PM

Closing

October 23, 2026 5:00 PM