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Snohomish County, WA · 1 week ago

ACCOUNTANT GRANT

Everett, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is seeking a highly capable and motivated Grant Accountant to join their team. The role involves coordinating and managing a range of accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, budget development, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

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Responsibilities

Maintains departmental administrative and program ledgers; monitors and verifies the preparation and classification of accounting entries such as journal vouchers and accounts receivable billings; reconciles department ledgers with the county financial system; researches, finds and corrects errors

Assists in budget development for the department, grant applications and subcontractors; develops revenue and expenditure projections; monitors expenditures and provides budget reports and data as required

Analyzes and reports on revenue, expenditure and cash trends for a variety of grants; recommends budget changes as necessary

Reviews sub-recipient financial records and controls to ensure compliance with federal, state and contract rules and regulations and prepares reports and recommendations regarding financial activities

Reviews and analyzes requests for proposals and state and subcontractor contracts to ensure compliance with state, federal and local requirements; reviews budget calculations and wording

Prepares financial statements and reports; compiles financial data; develops report formats as necessary

May assist in the analysis and evaluation of various software programs; may design spreadsheet and database programs within parameters established by financial systems group

Performs related duties as required

Qualification

Governmental accountingBudget developmentFinancial reportingAccounts payableAccounts receivableProcurement managementGAAP knowledgeAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detailTime management

Required

A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or other field directly related to professional accounting work

Two (2) years of professional accounting experience

Any combination of training and or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities

Washington state certification as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for the required education

Must pass job related tests

Knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of governmental accounting

Knowledge of current accounting developments and trends

Knowledge of budgetary principles, practices and procedures

Knowledge of internal and operational control concepts, techniques and relationships

Knowledge of Windows based applications including word processing, spreadsheet and database software

Knowledge of the use of computer technology, rules, regulations, reference materials, technical reports and legal documents

Ability to analyze financial records

Ability to identify procedural and system problems and develop solutions

Ability to read, interpret and apply relevant federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, associates, subordinates, and the general public

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to maintain necessary records and prepare required reports

Ability to work with minimum supervision within prescribed guidelines

Ability to use county standard computer systems and office software and hardware packages

Ability to learn Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) pertaining to financial practices and procedures