Accountant 2

Pierce County•Tacoma, WA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid position and allows for one day of remote work per week based on business needs. Do you want to be an integral member of our Emergency Management Finance team? This position provides unique opportunities to learn operational and programmatic tactics, how they fit into the big picture, and how the finance and administration division supports critical objectives during highly fluid events. At the heart of the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management is a commitment to communication, coordination, and collaboration. We work closely with our stakeholders and communities to prepare for, respond to, mitigate against, and recover from disasters — always with a focus on saving lives and protecting property. We’re proud to be one of the first counties in the nation to be accredited through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP), and we’ve maintained that high standard through two successful reaccreditations. This achievement highlights our role as a leader in emergency management, not just in Pierce County, but throughout the Puget Sound, Washington State, and across the United States. This success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to sustaining our network infrastructure and providing the best customer service to our stakeholders. You will be joining a larger team in Emergency Management committed to the full cycle of emergency management: planning, preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery. By learning the core business lines for each of the divisions and the available funding streams to support the business lines. Possessing critical thinking and independent judgment skills in a fast-paced, sometimes rapidly changing, stressful emergency response environment will help you be successful. Throughout the onboarding process, you will meet with the Supervisor, teams, and the admin team regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through our leadership development program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build a great career.

Requirements

Graduation from a four year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting
Two or more years of professional accounting or auditing experience.
A cover letter is required for this position.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Possession of Washington State Certification as a Certified Public Accountant is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and verify a variety of accounting, statistical, and narrative reports and documents.
Investigate grievances involving subordinates and recommend resolutions; recommend promotional and disciplinary actions; approve leave requests and overtime; provide adequate coverage during staff absences.
Review and analyze electronic and manual accounting systems and make recommendations for the development and modification of existing systems to improve procedures and ensure conformity to policy and accounting principles.
Make day-to-day decisions relative to the accounting treatment of complex financial transactions and assist in the development and modification of accounting systems to improve procedures; propose changes in various aspects of the accounting system.
Supervise and coordinate the activities of a designated work unit; determine work procedures; prepare work schedules and determine methods for expediting work flow; assign, review, and approve the work of subordinate staff.