NEOGOV · 22 hours ago
ACCOUNTING ANALYST SENIOR
Everett, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $122K/yr
4+ years expSnohomish County is hiring for the position of Senior Accounting Analyst to support a finance software system replacement project. The role involves leading special accounting projects, preparing complex financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Takes a lead role in the preparation and coordination of the compilation of annual financial statements, including notes, schedules, and GASB 34 reconciliations
Researches new GASB pronouncements, drafts new policies, prepares appropriate Notes to Financial Statements (ACFR), develops procedures to ensure compliance with GASB standards based on the independent research
Provides leadership and guidance to Accountants and/or paraprofessional accounting personnel as required; analyzes and resolves technical problems; mentors, advises, assists and trains subordinates as necessary; may be requested to participate in the selection of new employees and make recommendations regarding the hiring, termination and discipline of subordinate employees
Prepare sections of the County’s Official Statement used to issue bonds on an annual basis up to the County’s bonding capacity, prepares Notes to the Financial Statements associated with the issuance of debt on the County’s Financial Statements (ACFR) that directly affects the County’s bond rating, amount of issuance and interest rate the County pays on its debt
Maintains general and subsidiary automated and manual ledgers; reviews and/or approves original source entries; provides financial information for the budget process; prepares/reviews year-end accruals; researches and mediates accounting dispute resolution with customers and staff
Prepares written and oral responses to inquiries by division and other county managers, supervisors, state auditors, and council staff, as requested
Participates in modifying, developing and installing manual and automated accounting systems; detects and defines system problems; works with fiscal analysts and department of information services staff to arrive at solutions; recommends new and changed methods and procedures as appropriate; trains users (including user departments) in the use of automated accounting systems as required
Prepares special reports as requested; develops report formats
Analyzes data for user departments as requested; studies day-to-day accounting problems and recommend solutions; assists user departments by answering accounting-related questions and solving data input problems
Advises and assists departments in monitoring funds and fiscal health, and aids fund managers, from a financial, accounting and budgetary perspective, to meet their operating objectives; includes making recommendations on rates, cash flow, investments, and debt timing
Develops and establishes countywide accounting policies and procedures; ensures compliance with internal controls; acts in a consultant capacity to improve internal controls at the department level countywide; determines audit methods
Maintains an awareness of current accounting standards/requirements. Takes a lead role in identifying changes to prior requirements and timely disseminating relevant information to those impacted by such changes
Performs other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or other field directly related to professional accounting work
Four (4) years of professional accounting experience
A minimum of 20 credit hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) in relevant subject matter will be required annually
Preferred
Prior professional accounting experience in a governmental agency
Possession of professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), or State and Provincial Finance Officer (SPFO)
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement
Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Commuting Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
Leave & Holidays
Deferred Compensation 457(b)
Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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