Accounting Analyst Senior

Role Summary

Seeking a senior-level accounting professional with strong governmental accounting experience, including direct experience preparing an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The role supports complex financial reporting, GASB compliance, internal controls, debt reporting, and countywide accounting policies while partnering closely with senior finance leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and compilation of annual financial statements, notes, schedules, and GASB 34 reconciliations.
• Research new GASB pronouncements, develop policies, and prepare ACFR-related financial statement disclosures.
• Prepare debt-related financial statement disclosures and support bond issuance reporting requirements.
• Review accounting entries, year-end accruals, ledger activity, and financial reporting accuracy.
• Provide technical accounting guidance, mentoring, and support to accounting staff.
• Develop, modify, and improve accounting systems, processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare special financial reports and respond to inquiries from management, auditors, and stakeholders.
• Advise departments on financial management, fund monitoring, budgeting considerations, cash flow, investments, and debt-related matters.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional accounting experience.
• Demonstrated governmental accounting experience.
• Direct experience preparing or significantly contributing to an ACFR.
• Strong knowledge of GASB standards and governmental financial reporting.
• Experience with Washington State BARS (Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System).
• Knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, internal controls, debt accounting, and financial statement preparation.
• Ability to work independently, lead projects, and resolve complex accounting issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior accounting experience within a governmental agency.
• CPA certification.
• CMA, CIA, CSA, or SPFO credentials.
• Experience mentoring or leading accounting staff.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.