City of Camas WA
Salary : $9,884.00 - $12,505.00 Monthly
Location : City of Camas, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 08/08/2025
Closing Date: 9/12/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: Non-rep
Job Description
The City of Camas is seeking an Assistant Finance Director.
This is an exempt, non-represented position and 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. Other benefits include life insurance, paid holidays, and accrued PTO.
Job Duties
This position will report to the Finance Director and is responsible for managing and supervising the operations of the accounts receivable (including utility billing), accounts payable, payroll, and procurement in the Finance Department; participates in budgeting and treasury management; and responsible for providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Finance Director and City departments, and will act in the capacity of the Finance Director in their absence. This role is an on-site position and does not allow for remote work.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate shall possess:
In addition to the job description requirements, the preferred candidate will possess the following attributes: excellent interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated organizational and decision making skills, ability to work with all sectors of the community - public, private, business, schools, and citizens, ability to be a strong team player and flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes family and domestic partner benefits such as medical, dental, and vision to full-time and part-time employees. Part-time employees that elect medical will pay a prorated premium amount. Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Other benefits include life insurance, paid holidays, and accrued leave.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration with continuing education in finance, accounting and information technology?
02
Are you a certified public accountant?
03
How many years of increasingly responsible professional accounting or financial management experience do you have?
04
If you indicated having professional experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
05
Do you have 2 years of proven management responsibility/leadership capabilities and financial reporting preparation?
06
Do you have governmental accounting experience?
07
Do you have experience with utility billing, payroll and ACFR?
08
Do you have a relative working at the City of Camas currently? If so, please provide their name and your relation. If not, please type N/A.
09
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
Required Question
Location : City of Camas, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 08/08/2025
Closing Date: 9/12/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: Non-rep
Job Description
The City of Camas is seeking an Assistant Finance Director.
This is an exempt, non-represented position and 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. Other benefits include life insurance, paid holidays, and accrued PTO.
Job Duties
This position will report to the Finance Director and is responsible for managing and supervising the operations of the accounts receivable (including utility billing), accounts payable, payroll, and procurement in the Finance Department; participates in budgeting and treasury management; and responsible for providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Finance Director and City departments, and will act in the capacity of the Finance Director in their absence. This role is an on-site position and does not allow for remote work.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate shall possess:
- Education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration with continuing education in finance, accounting, and information technology
- Master's degree and/or Certified Public Accountant credential is highly desirable
- Five years of increasingly responsible professional accounting or financial management experience
- Two years of proven management responsibility/leadership capabilities and financial reporting preparation
- Governmental accounting experience is required
- Experience with utility billing, payroll and ACFR reporting preferred
In addition to the job description requirements, the preferred candidate will possess the following attributes: excellent interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated organizational and decision making skills, ability to work with all sectors of the community - public, private, business, schools, and citizens, ability to be a strong team player and flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes family and domestic partner benefits such as medical, dental, and vision to full-time and part-time employees. Part-time employees that elect medical will pay a prorated premium amount. Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Other benefits include life insurance, paid holidays, and accrued leave.
To learn more details, visit our page.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration with continuing education in finance, accounting and information technology?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a certified public accountant?
- Yes
- No
03
How many years of increasingly responsible professional accounting or financial management experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years to less than 3 years experience
- 3 years to less than 4 years experience
- 4 years to less than 5 years experience
- 5 years or more experience
04
If you indicated having professional experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
05
Do you have 2 years of proven management responsibility/leadership capabilities and financial reporting preparation?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have governmental accounting experience?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have experience with utility billing, payroll and ACFR?
- I have experience with all three listed
- I have some experience but not in all 3 listed
- None
08
Do you have a relative working at the City of Camas currently? If so, please provide their name and your relation. If not, please type N/A.
09
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
Required Question