Sheriff's Office Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the work of assigned staff.
• Oversees and directs accounting functions to include accounts payable/purchasing, voucher preparation, fixed asset accountability and cash receipting, accounts receivable system and reimbursements.
• Manages and oversees the office's payroll functions.
• Administers the office's grant and contract management requirements to assure fiscal requirements are followed.
• Maintains grant receivables.
• Directs and supervises the collection and accounting of fees and prisoner funds throughout the Sheriff's Office.
• Represents the office on various other interdepartmental and intergovernmental committees and task forces.
• Provides coverage of duties of the Bureau Chief of Financial Operations when assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Pursuant to RCW 41.14.100, must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient and be able to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Acceptable scores on Civil Service examinations.
• Must meet the Sheriff's Office Employment Standards and be willing to submit to and pass a thorough background investigation.

Qualifications

• All Candidates: Must have a minimum of four years progressively responsible experience in accounting with at least two years in governmental accounting or similar relevant experience meeting Governmental Accounting Standards Board standards and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Must have the ability to proficiently utilize a personal computer and appropriate software to successfully perform essential functions of the position.
• Must meet Thurston County Civil Service Pre-Employment Screening Standards.

Desired Skills

• Prior experience working for a law enforcement agency.

Benefits

Eligible for benefits. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information. Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Items Required For Consideration

• Application with complete work history and education.
• If applicable, Veteran's Scoring Criteria Declaration and supporting documentation.

Contact Information

This Position Is Represented by a union
Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information.
Eligible for benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Thurston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thurston County is committed to providing equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications.