City of Bellingham
Peggy Graham has extensive experience in accounting and administrative roles, with a career spanning over three decades. Currently serving as an Accounting Technician at the City of Bellingham since July 2016, Peggy manages accounts payable and receivable, assists with the annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), and coordinates billing and receipting processes. Prior to this role, Peggy worked at the Port of Bellingham as a Collections Specialist/Accountant, overseeing all aspects of collections. Peggy also held the position of Accounting Supervisor at the City of Lake Forest Park, where responsibilities included municipal accounting, daily bank reconciliation, annual report preparation, and payroll processing assistance. Earlier roles included Service Department Manager at Greenwood Heating, Planning & Public Works Administrative Assistant at the City of Ferndale, and Secretary at Seattle Iron & Metals Corp. Peggy's education includes studies at North Seattle College and North Seattle Community College.
City of Bellingham
Join the City of Bellingham, where throughout our organization talented, dedicated employees are delivering quality public services and stepping up every day to address the opportunities and challenges of our growing community. Together with our active, engaged residents, we're doing the important work of building a sustainable, equitable and thriving city. Bellingham is located in the northwest corner of the United States, with the Salish Sea and the San Juan Islands to the west, snowcapped Mount Baker and the Cascade Mountains to the east, and the area surrounding the city dotted with lakes, rivers, forests and farms. Bellingham is 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, Canada, with a city population of over 93,000 and the city limits encompassing 30.1 square miles. A majestic setting, extensive recreation and cultural opportunities, comprehensive local government services, an active non-profit sector, strong business community, excellent K-12 schools, local options for quality higher education, and robust local and regional economies contribute to making Bellingham one of the best places in the country to live, work, play and learn. Our employees play a vital role in our community. We employ nearly 1,000 people in 15 departments, many represented by collective bargaining units and a civil service system. From seasonal workers to full-time positions, we offer a wide range of employment opportunities for all skills, interests and backgrounds. Available positions are posted continuously at cob.org/jobs Learn more about the City of Bellingham via our website, news releases, newsletters, and BTV – our television station, all available through cob.org