City Audtior

J&T Business Consulting; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Everett in Washington seeks a City Auditor to serve as the municipality's chief accounting officer, directing internal controls, auditing operations, and financial reporting to ensure fiscal health and transparency.

Reporting to executive leadership and the CFO, the role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws while safeguarding municipal assets, with oversight of budgeting, reconciliations, and procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field (Master's or CPA preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of municipal finance or accounting experience with supervisory responsibility.
• Certification as a Massachusetts Governmental Accountant (CGA) or ability to obtain within 3 years.
• Knowledge of municipal accounting principles, internal auditing standards, and compliance.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and municipal software.

Responsibilities

• Strategic oversight of accounting operations, statutory compliance, and city accounting systems.
• Direct closings, reconciliations with Treasurer/Collector, and procurement compliance.
• Supervise budget processes and the use of municipal financial software.
• Lead internal audit functions, assess risk, and update accounting policies.
• Prepare and submit state and federal financial reports, including tax schedules.
• Supervise accounting staff and train department heads on procedures.
• Liaise with external auditors and state/federal oversight agencies.

Skills

Municipal accounting

Internal auditing

Statutory compliance

Leadership

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Office Suite

Municipal software (Softright)

Job description

Everett, United States

Salary Range: $126,000 - $154,000 / year

Position Overview

The City Auditor serves as the municipality's chief accounting officer, directing internal controls, auditing operations, and financial reporting to maintain fiscal health and transparency. Working closely with executive leadership and the Chief Financial Officer, this role ensures strict compliance with federal, state, and local laws while safeguarding municipal assets.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership: Provide strategic oversight of accounting operations, ensure statutory compliance, and maintain city accounting systems, general ledgers, and financial postings.

Financial Management & Reconciliations: Direct account closings, manage key account reconciliations in coordination with the Treasurer/Collector, and oversee accounts payable and procurement compliance.

Budgeting & Systems Supervision: Supervise budget processes, transfer requests, and the operational usage of municipal financial software.

Internal Auditing & Risk Management: Lead internal audit functions, conduct risk assessments, enforce fiscal regulations, and update internal accounting policies as standards evolve.

Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and submit required state and federal financial reports, including tax rate recapitulation schedules.

Team Supervision & Training: Supervise and mentor accounting staff, conduct special financial analyses, and train department heads on fiscal procedures and compliance.

External Relations: Act as the primary liaison with external auditing firms and state/federal oversight agencies.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field. (Master's degree or CPA preferred)

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible municipal finance or accounting experience, including demonstrated supervisory experience.

Certifications: Certification as a Massachusetts Governmental Accountant (CGA) or the ability to obtain certification within 3 years of hire.

Core Competencies: Municipal accounting principles, internal auditing standards, statutory compliance, leadership, and team management.

Technical & Software Tools: Advanced Excel proficiency, Microsoft Office Suite, and municipal financial software (e.g., Softright or equivalent platform).