Investment & Accounting Officer

Grant County • Grant County Courthouse, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Investment & Accounting Officer, under limited supervision, plays a critical role in the County Treasurer's office, responsible for managing the County's investment portfolio, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and policies. This position provides technical expertise and support in financial management, accounting, and reporting. The Investment & Accounting Officer is responsible for analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and making recommendations to optimize cash flow and investment strategies, ultimately supporting the County's financial decision-making and strategic planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience working in governmental finance.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.
• Must be eligible to be bonded, with the ability to handle cash, financial transactions, and other sensitive financial information.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience specifically working in a County Treasurer’s or Accounting Office.
• Experience in investment portfolio management, accounting, and auditing.
• Continuing Investment Education Credits.

Responsibilities

• Manages the County's investment portfolio, ensuring a diverse mix of investments to maintain a smooth flow of cash availability, thereby enabling the County to meet its financial obligations, including payroll, accounts payable, and debt payments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Monitors cash flow management, analyzing trends and making recommendations to optimize cash flow, thereby ensuring the County's financial stability.
• Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records, reconciles accounts, and provides reliable financial information, supporting other departments and the Treasurer's office in meeting its statutory requirements and internal controls.
• Develops and implements accounting systems and policies, and maintains systems for tracking financial information, thereby enhancing the County's financial management capabilities and ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and reporting.
• Provides training and support to other departments regarding financial information and the financial systems, developing procedural manuals to enhance financial literacy and compliant financial management.
• Processes tax payments and serves as backup for processing mortgage company payments, ensuring timely and accurate receipting and recording of payments, thereby supporting the County's revenue management and cash flow needs.
• Attends and participates in professional association meetings, staying current with industry trends and innovations in investments, cash management, and public finance, thereby enhancing the County's financial management capabilities and ensuring the Treasurer's office remains informed and adaptable to changing financial environments.
• In charge of the annual billing of CRID (County Road Improvement District) assessments and administration fees, coordinating with the County Treasurer to ensure timely and accurate billing resulting in efficient revenue collection.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level