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Washington County is currently hiring for an Accountant Principal in the Accounting and Finance Department. This position will have primary focus on producing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The Accountant Principal is dedicated to accurate, complete, and timely preparation of accounting records and financial reports, ensuring compliance to county policies and state and federal laws and regulations. This position is the liaison with the county's external audit firm to assist with external audit requirements and ensure the annual audit is completed timely. This position also assists in identifying, recommending, and implementing opportunities to improve accounting and reporting processes for continuous improvement.
The Accountant, Principal follows generally accepted accounting principles and government accounting standards board pronouncements to prepare, maintain and analyze financial records for necessary external reporting, focuses on accounting and finance activities that are not part of day-to-day operations and provides lead support to the County regarding the chart of accounts, annual report, capital assets, audits, subsidiary ledgers, year-end carryovers, accounting system upgrades, business processes, regulatory compliance and special reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field and five (5) or more years of progressively responsible paid professional financial experience including at least one year of government accounting or auditing experience. Progressively responsible experience includes managing organization-wide projects or tasks that required substantial accounting/financial, auditing and systems skills. A professional certification is highly desirable: CPA, CPFO, CFE, CISA, CIA
Please note that Accountants, Principal may perform some or all of the following tasks depending on their areas of expertise.
Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work performed is sedentary in nature, and typically performed within the Government Center or a satellite office. Lifting requirement of up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, typewriter, calculator, telephone, scanner and copy and fax machine.
Work interruptions are frequent. There is some pressure associated with dealing with individuals who may be emotionally charged and with project or activity deadlines and details. Driving or riding to work at a service center, attending meetings, participating in or leading training sessions, etc. may be required. Must have own means of reliable transportation for business purposes; individuals operating a motor vehicle for county business must possess a valid driver's license..
Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.
This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.
Washington County offers a comprehensive benefit package including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.
Full Time
$114k-155k (estimate)
05/22/2023
07/07/2024