Public Works Accounting Supervisor

The following documents are required to be submitted with your application. Applications that do not include all required documents may not be considered:
• Resume
• Cover Letter

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides oversight of complex accounting, cost analysis, and reporting of locally collected funds, grants and contracts from both federal and state funding sources, and the review of accounting information provided to other state and local entities.
• Reviews and prepares complex cost reports for internal management as well as inter-departmental units, and State and Federal entities as necessary.
• Coordinates with external entities and facilitates their audit and review of County accounting data.
• Reviews and approves accounting journal entries and/or payment transactions processed by the department(s). 
• Oversees operations and provides supervision and assistance to accountants and/or related accounting staff.
• Performs complex accounting related work in the area of assignment. 
• Maintains general ledgers, subsidiary ledgers, and financial reporting processes for County funds.    
• Ensures accounting practices are in compliance with appropriate grant requirements, RCWs, Accounting Standards and other financial reporting requirements as required by law. 
• Directs County departments and/or immediate subordinates in the preparation of financial and statistical reports as appropriate; assists in the preparation of the same.   
• Responsible for the retention of all legally required financial records, documents, reports and ledgers. 
• May prepare or assist in preparing grant funding documents. 
• Provides assistance on accounting matters and information to County departments, other districts and outside entities. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Public Works

• Manages Public Works payroll processes, ensuring accurate completion, compliance, and timely distribution.
• Oversees grant funding activities including documentation, compliance tracking, reimbursement requests, and financial reporting.
• Assists with budget development by providing financial data and reviewing expenditures; monitors budget activity for accuracy.
• Performs project accounting for Public Works capital projects, operations, and utility programs, ensuring accurate cost tracking and reporting.
• Supports rate‑setting activities for utilities and Public Works services, providing financial analysis and cost data.
• Assists in billing functions for Public Works utilities, ensuring accurate billing, reconciliation, and revenue tracking.
• Provides financial oversight and support to Utilities divisions, including accounting, reporting, and compliance with County, State, and Federal requirements.
• Supervises technology‑related financial processes and systems to ensure data accuracy, proper coding, and consistent application of accounting standards.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a related field with major course work in accounting, and
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting or financial experience which involved the application of advanced accounting/finance principles and theories to an agency operation.
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered. 
• Supervisory experience preferred. 
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Certified Accounts Payable Associate (CAPA) preferred.
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of governmental accounting theories, terminology, principles and practices, including audit functions.
• Knowledge of research, analysis, investigation and evaluation methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of software programs, computerized accounting systems and financial data processing.
• Knowledge of effective development, implementation and application of internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of grant accounting theory, policies and practices.
• Knowledge and application of the Washington State Budgeting, Accounting, Reporting System (BARS).
• 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 interpret and apply County accounting procedures and the BARS system.
• Ability to effectively supervise, provide direction, assign, train and evaluate employees in a matter which results in accurate and legal accounting transactions. 
• Ability to analyze and audit legal and financial documents to assure compliance with statutory requirements and office policies.  
• Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations relating to the area of assignment; develop related policies and procedures to effectively implement same.
• Ability to analyze financial and accounting records and prepare and maintain clear and concise reports.
• Ability to analyze, develop and implement computer applications for the area of assignment. 

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions:

• Respect:   Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness.  Communicating in a productive and professional manner.   
• Accountability:   Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have placed in each of us.
• Integrity:   Modelling transparent and ethical behavior and demonstrating it with honest and trustworthy behaviors and actions; leading by example and performing work to the highest standards.
• Innovation:   Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures or technologies; fostering an environment of engagement and empowerment and embracing continuous improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS  

• The work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate.
• Work may require occasional travel within the County, exposing the employee to weather extremes, various forms of precipitation and the hazards associated with travel on public roads.