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Accounting Manager

Salary

$83,650.52 - $117,064.83 Annually

Location

WA 99260, WA

Job Type

Regular

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

24-00255

Department

Auditor

Opening Date

11/18/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

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Job Summary

This position works 40 hours per week.

The position allocated to this class is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the accounting activities of the County Auditor's Office, including the development of accounting reports, and payroll and accounts payable functions. Under the administrative direction of the County Auditor, the incumbent directs, develops and implements accounting policies, controls and procedures for both the County Auditor’s Office and on a County-wide basis. This is an at-will position, serving at the pleasure of the County Auditor.

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $107,072 - $149,842 annually. Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

NOTE: This position is hybrid and may work part-time in the office and part-time remotely.

Examples of Duties

• Manages the County Auditor's office accounting function including directing staff engaged in maintaining departmental financial accounts and records; controlling the approved budget; preparing financial and accounting reports for dissemination to County agencies; processing of warrants and other fiscal documents for the County and outside agencies; check writing; vendor payments for County and outside agencies; and preparation, analysis, and publication of County financial statements and reports.

• Establishes internal operating policies and procedures.

• Establishes accounting and financial policies for adoption by the County.

• Mentors and develops a team of managers; managing work allocation, systems training, performance evaluations, and the building of an effective and efficient team dynamic.

• Ensures continuing education for staff in County Auditor's Office.

• Accomplishes finance human resource strategies by determining accountabilities; communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures; implementing recruitment, selection, orientation, training, coaching, counseling, disciplinary, and communication programs; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; and planning and reviewing compensation strategies.

• Directs and maintains county-wide accounts and records for accounts payable; processes warrants and other fiscal documents for the County and outside agencies; check writing; vendor payments for County and outside agencies; and reports functions for all vendor payments to the IRS and other agencies.

• Directs and maintains county-wide accounts and records for payroll; processes county-wide payroll payments; and reports functions for all employee payments to the IRS, Washington DRS and other agencies.

• Directs and coordinates the County-wide audit functions of the Washington State Auditor's Office with the County; serves as a key point of contact for external auditors; and manages preparation and support of all external audits.

• Develops accounting policies and procedures for use internally and in County agencies.

• Ensures effective communication of accounting policies and procedures to staff in other County agencies.

• Works with agency officials to ensure accounting policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to.

• Develops year end close schedules.

• Advises County Auditor and other agency officials on fiscal issues.

• Sits on designated County committees to formulate and implement County accounting policies and procedures.

• Works with Information Systems Department to maintain and develop automated accounting systems, including identifying, acquiring and implementing systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information.

• Evaluates departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.

• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, or related field of study, and

• Six (6) years of administrative accounting experience, including three (3) years in a public agency utilizing fund accounting, and/or in a public accounting firm servicing clients using fund accounting.

  Work history must also include acting in a supervisory capacity for a minimum of three (3) years

• An equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work may be considered.

• Possession of a CPA certificate is preferred.

• This position must successfully pass appropriate background check and is required to be bondable.

Selection Factors

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of accounting as they relate to local government, including, but not limited to: fund accounting, activity based costing, managerial accounting, and performance measurements.

• Knowledge of modern office equipment, management, procedures and practices as applied to accounting.

• Knowledge of design, implementation and utilization of computer technology in accounting.

• Knowledge of payroll, budgeting and reports required by the state examiner.

• Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with department heads, elected officials and employees.

• Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting records.

• Ability to supervise the preparation of accurate and complete financial statements and reports.

• Ability to plan, layout, supervise and review the work of others.

SPOKANE COUNTY

Employee Benefits Summary

The following is a brief list of benefits available to Spokane County regular employees. Complete information is available from Human Resources Department. This information is subject to change.

PAID TIME OFF

Spokane County Observed Holidays

Up to 10 (ten) paid holidays are observed by Spokane County.

PTO

Non-represented and a select group of represented employees receive a bank of hours that combine both vacation and sick leave into a paid time off bank. There is no waiting period to use this time and it starts out at almost 2 days per month accrual increasing in accrual rates annually for first 5 years.

Vacation

For employees with less than five (5) years of continuous service, the accrual rate is 1 day of vacation each month for a total of 12 days per year. After six (6) months, employees are eligible to take accumulated vacation time. (Please note the vacation time accumulation may vary depending on contract language).

Sick Leave

Sick leave is earned at 1 day per month and can be taken as the days are accumulated.

Other Leaves

Spokane County provides several other paid leaves such as: bereavement leave, jury duty and military duty leave.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Medical Insurance

Two plans are currently available: Premera Blue Cross (PPO) and Kaiser Permanente (HMO). Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents. Premiums are deducted each pay period (pay periods: 15th and last day of the month).

2024 Rates:

Premera

Employee Only: $38.04 per month

Employee & Spouse: $149.52 per month

Employee & Family: $209.60 per month

Employee & Child(ren): $136.16 per month

Kaiser:

Employee: $35.92 per month

Employee & Spouse: $140.56 per month

Employee & Family: $196.06 per month

Employee & Child(ren): $128.58 per month

Dental Insurance

Two plans are currently available: Delta Dental of Washington (PPO) and Willamette Dental (DMO). Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents.

2024 Rates:

Delta Dental Willamette Dental

Employee: $5.74 per month Employee: $5.98 per month

Family: $11.48 per month Family: $11.96 per month

Group Life Insurance

The County provides a $25,000 group life insurance policy to employees. The County provides a $10,000 benefit for those represented by 492, 492CS & 492CL. This benefit is paid in full by Spokane County.

Long Term Disability Coverage

Provides an income protection benefit in the event of a long-term illness or injury at rate of 60% of income up to a maximum of $5,000 per month. Spokane County pays the full premium for this plan. Deputy Sheriff's receive a benefit through their union for disability.

RETIREMENT

Retirement Plan (401a)

Spokane County employees are automatically included in the Washington State Retirement System. Both the employer and the employee contribute to the plan. This retirement plan provides a guaranteed lifetime monthly benefit once vested and eligible for retirement.

Additional Retirement Plan Option (457b)

Employees may supplement their retirement income and save money on taxes by participating in this optional County program. Roth (after-tax) option is also available through this retirement plan.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

AFLAC

Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay for benefits not covered by major medical insurance. The employee pays 100% of the premium.

Travel Assistance

Provides additional travel protections anytime you travel more than 100 miles from home. Includes pre-trip information, emergency ticket replacement, and emergency evacuation coverage. This benefit is paid in full by Spokane County.

Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)

Spokane County sponsors a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account to allow out-of-pocket Medical & Daycare Expenses to be paid with Tax Free Dollars. Premiums are automatically set up pre-tax under the FSA.

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance is additional optional life insurance provided through The Standard Insurance. New employees are guaranteed up to $50,000 for self and $20,000 for a spouse with no medical underwriting needed.

WORK/LIFE PROGRAMS

Employee Assistance Program

Employees and their family members are eligible to receive free counseling. There are also benefits relating to financial and legal concerns.

Reduced Cost Bus Pass Program

Spokane County participates in a program with STA which discounts bus passes to $5 a month.

Wellness Programs

There are opportunities for nearby exercise programs at reduced cost and education programs around wellness themes including financial well-being, nutrition and stress reduction.

Discounts

There are local and national discounts available to Spokane County employees.

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Describe your experience in training others in the application of accounting principles, accounts payable and payroll regulations applicable to governments.

02

Provide information on the size and makeup of the teams you have managed.

03

Describe your experience with government accounting principles and fund accounting and the requirements for governmental entities in WA State.

04

Describe your experience with accounts payable and payroll processes. Include experience with practices, procedures, federal/state regulations and regulatory filings.

05

Describe your experience in the preparation of financial statements.

06

List your experience in the implementation of accounting / ERP systems.

07

Describe your experience in evaluating and designing internal control processes and procedures.

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I certify that the above information is accurate and true. I understand that in the course of my review period, I may be required to test and certify the skills as stated on this application. In the event that testing reveals a lower skill level than my application states, I acknowledge the possibility that my review period will end and that I may be terminated.

• Yes, I certify to this.

• No, I do not certify to this.

  Required Question

Agency

Spokane County

Address

824 N Adams Spokane, Washington, 99260

Phone

509-477-5750

Website

http://www.spokanecounty.org/employment