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Finance Department Mission Statement
The mission of the Finance Department is to provide the public, mayor, city council, and city staff with fiscally responsible municipal services in a cost-effective and efficient manner with an emphasis on customer service and a commitment to strive for excellence.
Finance Department Director
Finance Director, Erin Gwinn
3100 Belmont Blvd. Suite 100
West Richland, WA 99353
Phone: 509-967-3431
Finance Department Functions
The Finance Department provides a variety of services to citizens, businesses, City officials and departments. The Department has two main areas of concentration: finance and customer service. The Finance Department is responsible for financial and budgetary control of the City. The Department provides accounting and reporting for general ledger, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, investments, debt, local improvement districts, grants, fixed assets, and capital projects. Customer service performs utility billing and related inquiries, setting up new accounts, issuing business and animal licenses, and coordinating meter reading activities.
Reports and Resources:
Mayor’s 2021 & 2022 Proposed Budget and Budget Message
City of West Richland 2019-2020 Budget BookCity of West Richland Master Fee Schedule
Finance Department Forms
Finance Department Staff:
Phone: 509-967-3431
Finance Director, Erin Gwinn
Senior Accountant, Michelle Wheeler
Accountant, Laura Meinecke
Human Resources Analyst, Selena Smathers
Accounting Technician, Mary Weiglein
Utility Billing Specialist, Jade Thayer
Utility Clerk, Jessica Bement
Administrative Assistant, Jessica Bates