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Come work at a place where you have a direct impact on the quality of life for Kent residents, business owners and visitors alike! The Finance Department is looking for their next Accounting Manager. The successful candidate will have exceptional management and leadership skills, combined with expertise and experience in overseeing various accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, reporting, and cash and investments. Work is characterized by a substantial amount of managerial, administrative, and supervisory functions to ensure effective operation of the division. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and review of the City’s accounting processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, GAAP, GASB, and BARS. To that end, having a CPA or CGFM is strongly preferred. A high level of integrity and honesty, as well as strong customer service approach, are essential to success. This is a full-time, benefited position that is not represented by a union. This recruitment is open until filled and may utilize multiple steps to narrow down the applicant pool. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 10.