Senior Accountant

Description

POSITION TITLE: Senior Accountant

DEPARTMENT or DIVISION: Finance

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION: Full-time, in office position

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Senior Finance Manager

ABOUT THE PORT OF EVERETT

The Port of Everett, located on Port Gardner Bay at the mouth of the Snohomish River, was formed by the

citizens of Everett in 1918 to create economic opportunities and protect the waterfront for the community.

The Port has a long history of providing marine-related services and appropriate public access to the

waterfront. The Port strives to bring quality jobs, business, and tourism opportunities to its local and

surrounding communities, and is committed to enhancing, restoring and preserving the overall

environmental health of our waterfront through environmental remediation, pollution prevention and

resiliency planning.

The Port of Everett operates three lines of business: 1) international shipping terminals; 2) marina facilities;

and 3) real estate development. The Port operates eight shipping berths situated on approximately 125

acres of land, and specializes in handling high-value, conventional and over dimensional cargoes in

support of the aerospace, military, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, energy and forest products

industries.

The Port of Everett runs the largest public marina on the West Coast with more than 2,300 recreational

boating slips and a 13-lane public boat launch facility. On the real estate side, the Port owns 3,300 acres

of property, including Jetty Island, and works to return environmentally damaged property to productive

use, restoring economic prosperity to the waterfront. The Port’s properties also provide numerous public

access and recreational opportunities for area residents and visitors to enjoy, supporting a vibrant, livable

and balanced waterfront that generates economic and recreational opportunities. Through its operations,

the Port supports nearly 40,000 jobs and contributes $433 million to state and local taxes.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Port’s financial reporting,

performing financial analysis and supporting the budgeting process. This key role brings a strong

background in governmental and/or municipal accounting and financial management and plays a critical

part in delivering timely and accurate financial information to the Port’s management team to support

financial decision making.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The position will perform, though not limited to, the following essential functions:

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including complex journal entries, allocations, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP principles and established standards
• Perform account analysis to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions including the preparation of accurate journal entries to resolve identified issues
• Monitor and report monthly on capital projects in process
• Create and maintain fixed asset financial records and depreciation schedules, including closing completed constructed/purchased assets to the fixed asset system
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for management review to include investigative analysis of monthly/quarterly results
• Assist in the design and implementation of internal control procedures, including documentation and testing of key controls
• Conduct thorough financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and forecasting initiatives
• Prepare, review, and analyze budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives
• Support annual audit performed by the State Auditor’s Office, providing necessary schedules and documentation and explanations as required
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in accounting regulations and best practices for municipal organizations
• Performs special projects related to implementing new GAAP, systems and processes
• Drive process improvement efforts by analyzing current practices, recommending enhancements, and supporting implementation of new tools or systems
• Partner with departments across the Port to provide accounting guidance, financial analysis, and process support as well as train port employees on financial processes appropriate to their areas of responsibility
• Lead or participate in process improvement efforts by analyzing current practices, recommending enhancements, and supporting implementation of new tools or systems
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA’s) Required of all Exempt Employees:

The possession of the following KSA’s by all exempt Port employees assures that the Port is maintaining a

knowledgeable, capable, professional staff that is committed to the Port’s mission. As such, all Port

employees are expected to:

• Demonstrate expertise specific to their profession and maintain appropriate licensing/certification
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to diverse audiences, including non-financial staff members
• Possess intermediate level personal computer skills and the ability to effectively utilize electronic communication systems
• Display the diplomacy necessary to address sensitive issues or complaints—both public and private
• Possess effective conflict resolution and personal negotiation skills
• Exhibit high ethical standards in the execution of position responsibilities
• Cultivate and contribute to a dynamic, team-oriented work environment by being responsive, timely, respectful, and knowledgeable 
• Communicate effectively in English, including the ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex documents and other written material 
• Have the ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) 
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability under the Port’s auto insurance plan 

Preferred Work Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA certification preferred 
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles, with a focus on municipal accounting, specifically Ports, preferred 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: ·

• Advanced skills utilizing the Microsoft Office productivity suite of programs (Excel/Word/Outlook) on a PC platform 
• Ability to interpret technical procedures, administrative rules and governmental regulations 
• Proficiency in US GAAP standards 
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy 
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to diverse audiences, including non-financial staff members 

Physical Requirements: 

• Able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods 
• Able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. 
• Able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, and telephones 
• Able to occasionally lift or carry items (e.g., files, office supplies) typically up to 10–20 lbs

Salary : $100,000 - $115,000