Sheriff's Office Accounting Manager

County of Thurston•Olympia, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sheriff's Office is seeking an Accounting Manager to direct the day-to-day activities and assigned staff of the accounting and financial functions. This role involves managing and overseeing accounting systems with multiple funds, complex payroll processing, assisting with policy planning, and grant/contract administration. The position reports to the Bureau Chief of Financial Operations.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient.
Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Acceptable scores on Civil Service examinations.
Must meet the Sheriff's Office Employment Standards.
Must be willing to submit to and pass a thorough background investigation.
Four years full-time experience as a Financial Operations Assistant in the Thurston County Sheriff's Office or meet all open competitive requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or similar field (for open competitive).
Coursework must have included college-level commercial and/or governmental accounting courses (for open competitive).
A minimum of four years progressively responsible experience in accounting with at least two years in governmental accounting or similar relevant experience meeting Governmental Accounting Standards Board standards and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (for open competitive).
Must have the ability to proficiently utilize a personal computer and appropriate software to successfully perform essential functions of the position.
Must meet Thurston County Civil Service Pre-Employment Screening Standards.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working for a law enforcement agency.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of assigned staff.
Oversees and directs accounting functions to include accounts payable/purchasing, voucher preparation, fixed asset accountability and cash receipting, accounts receivable system and reimbursements.
Oversees and manages the preparation of the office's payroll functions.
Administers the office's grant and contract management requirements to assure fiscal requirements are followed.
Maintains grant receivables.
Directs and supervises the collection and accounting of fees and prisoner funds throughout the Sheriff's Office.
Represents the office on various other interdepartmental and intergovernmental committees and task forces.
Provides coverage of duties of the Bureau Chief of Financial Operations when assigned.