Senior Governmental Accountant

Thurston County, WA•Olympia, WA

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

Thurston County Auditor's Office is recruiting for a Senior Governmental Accountant (Senior Financial Analyst) to provide complex technical support in the area of governmental accounting. This position performs senior-level financial research, planning, and analysis within an assigned functional area of responsibility, oversees various accounting functions and related financial reports, and serves as a key team member in the development of financial information systems. The Senior Governmental Accountant supervises assigned accounting staff and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field. Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in government finance, accounting, auditing, financial reporting, or budgets, and one year of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Washington and/or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
MBA or MPA in finance, accounting, management, business administration, or equivalent.
Advanced knowledge of GAAP, GASB pronouncements, and Financial Accounting Standards.
Advanced knowledge of federal and state grant regulations and other cost accounting standards related to indirect cost plans.
Advanced knowledge of Washington State's Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting System (BARS) for local governments.
Advanced knowledge in designing, developing, and implementing automated financial information systems.
Ability to train and supervise staff effectively.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide financial analysis and long-range planning for assigned projects and funds.
Research, develop, and recommend financial processes, strategies, methods, plans, policies, and procedures.
Supervise assigned staff, including training, performance evaluation, and recommendations for personnel actions.
Oversee accounting activities to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal, state, and county procedures.
Analyze and recommend changes to departmental accounting procedures; approve adjustments to accounting and financial records.
Coordinate and produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports; develop accounting systems and related publications.
Serve as a key representative for design and use of financial information systems; analyze capabilities, coordinate installations, and develop policies and procedures.
Interpret federal and state guidelines to ensure compliance; may act as liaison with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), State Auditor's Office, or other agencies.
Provide technical accounting consultations to departments; prepare management and summary-level reports; assist in financial components of complex contracts and agreements.
Serve as the Auditor's Office representative on the Countywide budget team, collaborating with the Commissioner's Office throughout all phases of the budget cycle.