ACCOUNTING ANALYST

at  Snohomish County

DESCRIPTION

A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
Please include in the cover letter why you are interested in this role.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or a related field, PLUS, three (3) years accounting experience; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Accounting experience in government field preferred.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) preferred.

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Performs and/or leads a wide variety of related accounting tasks such as: oversight of general and subsidiary ledgers reconciliation; review and/or approval of original source entries; provides financial information for the budget process; prepares/reviews year-end accruals; researches and mediates accounting dispute resolution with customers and staff.
• Prepares and coordinates the compilation of financial statements/reports and notes to financial statements.
• Prepares written and oral responses to inquiries by division and other county managers, supervisors, state auditors and council staff, as requested.
• Serves as a resource, advisor and monitor during the development and installation of new accounting systems and/or modifications to existing systems.
• Provides guidance to management and staff of other departments regarding financial issues.
• Reviews policies and procedures for compliance with state and federal regulations, county code, ordinances, grant requirements, GAAP and GAAS.
• Advises and assists departments in monitoring funds and fiscal health and to aid fund managers, from a financial, accounting and budgetary perspective, to meet their operating objectives; includes making recommendations on rates, cashflow, investments and debt timing.
• Assists in the preparation of special statistical and financial reporting.
• Develops and establishes County-wide accounting policies and procedures; ensures compliance with internal controls; determines audit methods.