Department/Division

Administrative Services / Finance

Paygrade

C43

FLSA Status

Exempt

Supervision Received From

Chief Financial Officer

Supervision Exercised Over

Compensation

Annual: $99,070.40-$133,723.20

Summary:

Performs a wide variety of professional level finance and accounting functions. Maintains agency accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) guiding the agency through rigorous annual audits by the Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO). You will oversee grant financial management, including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), while maintaining a rock-solid general ledger and providing exceptional customer service to our community, partner agencies, and internal teams.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Positions in this classification are distinguished from the Accountant classification by higher level functions and more complex work in general ledger work and reporting. This is the second and highest level in a series of two. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer with no supervisory responsibilities. Position requires advanced accounting skills and knowledge, critical thinking and complex financial analysis skills.

Essential Duties:

Duty No. Description Frequency
1

Lead the preparation of GAAP-compliant Annual Financial Statements and footnotes, ensuring full alignment with state and national public sector reporting standards.

 Daily
2

Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) on GASB pronouncements, actively monitoring, interpreting, and implementing complex new accounting standards.

 Daily
3

Manage the relationship and audit process with the Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO), serving as the main point of contact, preparing audit workpapers, and responding to technical inquiries.

 Daily
4

Oversee compliance with statutory Washington State requirements, including BARS (Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting System) manual coding and regulations.

 Daily
5

Support all grant billings and reimbursement requests, ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and local grant agreement terms and uniform guidance.

 Daily
6

Direct the annual preparation of the State Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), validating grant expenditures against general ledger records.

 Daily
7

Review, track, and account for Inter-local Agreements (ILAs), ensuring accurate revenue distribution, cross-agency cost-sharing, and contract compliance.

 Weekly
8

Execute robust cash reconciliation processes, aligning treasury and bank accounts with general ledger balances to ensure precise cash positioning.

 Monthly
9

Maintain core General Ledger (GL) applications, managing complex fund structures, executing month-end/year-end closing procedures, and resolving balance discrepancies.

 Monthly
10

Prepare and submit Federal Census Bureau financial reporting and other required economic/governmental surveys accurately and on schedule.

 Monthly
11

Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting packages and budget variance analyses to executive leadership and oversight boards.

 Monthly
12

Provide exceptional customer service and technical assistance to internal departments, external auditors, community partners, and members of the public.

 As Required
13

Collaborate cross-functionally to translate technical financial requirements into accessible, clear guidelines for non-finance programmatic staff.
14

Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned to support the changing needs of the finance department.
15

Must meet regular time and attendance standards to ensure dependable team coverage and consistent processing timelines.

Knowledge:

  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Deep, practical knowledge of GASB guidelines, GAAP accounting rules, and the Washington State BARS manual framework
  • Advanced Proficiency in governmental ERP software systems (e.g., Tyler Technologies/Munis, Workday, SAP) and intermediate to expert-level Excel modeling capabilities.
  • Capital asset reporting procedures
  • Grant funding, reimbursement, and reporting requirements 
  • Federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines
  • Business English
  • Standard office procedures
  • Applicable software applications

Skills:

  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Direct experience building schedules for and interacting with the Washington State Auditor's Office (SAO).
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
  • Communication (oral and written)
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Organizational/time management skills
  • Strong analytical troubleshooting skills and a high attention to detail in a shared-services environment.
  • Proven ability to work in a collaborative, team-centric environment with a high level of flexibility and willingness to support peers.

Licensing Requirements:

N/A

Physical Requirements:

The position involves sedentary work, such as exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  Involves sitting most of the time, with common physical demands involving desk or office related work.

Training and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a closely related quantitative field.
  • 5+ years of progressive professional accounting experience, with at least 3 years directly focused on Washington State governmental fund accounting or auditing local governments.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.