Hybrid Senior Public Sector Accountant – GAAP & GASB Expert

Intercity Transit; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PERS retirement benefits

8.5% employer match deferred comp

Flexible schedule / teleworking

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Intercity Transit in Olympia, WA seeks a Senior Accountant to lead GAAP financial statements, ensure GASB compliance, and manage the WA State Auditor’s Office audits. You will strengthen internal controls, handle grants, and prepare monthly financial reports for leadership.

The role includes overseeing SEFA, ILAs, cash reconciliations, and year‑end closes with a focus on public sector accounting and accuracy. Hybrid schedule and strong benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive professional accounting experience, with at least 3 years focused on Washington State governmental fund accounting or auditing local governments.
• Must submit to a criminal background check meeting hiring criteria.

Responsibilities

• Lead GAAP‑compliant annual financial statements and footnotes.
• Monitor and implement GASB pronouncements.
• Manage SAO audits and respond to technical inquiries.
• Oversee BARS compliance and grant billings, reimbursements, and reporting.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Time management

SAO liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or related field

Tools

Tyler Technologies/Munis

Workday

SAP

Job description

Intercity Transit in Olympia, WA seeks a Senior Accountant to lead GAAP financial statements, ensure GASB compliance, and manage the WA State Auditor’s Office audits. You will strengthen internal controls, handle grants, and prepare monthly financial reports for leadership.

The role includes overseeing SEFA, ILAs, cash reconciliations, and year‑end closes with a focus on public sector accounting and accuracy. Hybrid schedule and strong benefits are included.