Accounting Analyst Senior

About This Role

Perform senior-level accounting work by assisting the Assistant Controller and Controller in leading special accounting and internal control projects for Snohomish County. This role focuses on preparing complex financial statements compliant with FASB and GASB standards, providing county-wide support and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in the preparation and coordination of the compilation of annual financial statements, including notes, schedules, and GASB 34 reconciliations
• Research new GASB pronouncements, draft new policies, prepare appropriate Notes to Financial Statements (ACFR), and develop procedures to ensure compliance
• Provide leadership and guidance to Accountants and/or paraprofessional accounting personnel, analyzing and resolving technical problems, mentoring and training as necessary
• Prepare sections of the County's Official Statement used to issue bonds annually and associated Notes to the Financial Statements affecting bond ratings and interest rates
• Maintain general and subsidiary automated and manual ledgers, review/approve original source entries, provide financial information for budget, and prepare/review year-end accruals
• Prepare written and oral responses to inquiries by division and other county managers, supervisors, state auditors, and council staff
• Participate in modifying, developing, and installing manual and automated accounting systems; detect and define system problems; recommend new methods and procedures
• Prepare special reports as requested and develop report formats
• Analyze data for user departments, study day-to-day accounting problems, and recommend solutions
• Advise and assist departments in monitoring funds and fiscal health, aiding fund managers to meet operating objectives, including recommendations on rates, cash flow, investments, and debt timing
• Develop and establish countywide accounting policies and procedures, ensure compliance with internal controls, and act as a consultant to improve internal controls

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or directly related field
• 4 years of professional accounting experience
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles
• Minimum of 20 credit hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) in relevant subject matter annually

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or other field directly related to professional accounting work
• Four (4) years of professional accounting experience

Nice to Have

• Prior professional accounting experience in a governmental agency
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)
• State and Provincial Finance Officer (SPFO)

Skills

* Required skills