Public Sector Senior Accountant GAAP/GASB Expert (Hybrid)

Washington; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County is seeking an experienced accounting professional to provide advanced-level accounting and finance support, including the preparation and oversight of financial reporting, year-end closing activities, audit coordination, accounting compliance, and technical financial guidance.

This is the advanced journey-level position within the Accounting series, serving as a subject matter expert and partnering with departments to strengthen internal controls and ensure accurate financial

Qualifications

• CPA or master's degree in finance, accounting, public administration, business.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, public administration, business plus two years of accounting experience.
• Associate's degree plus four years of accounting experience.
• High school diploma plus seven years of accounting, accounting operations, reconciliation, bookkeeping, financial analysis, or auditing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Statements and supporting schedules.
• Lead and coordinate the annual external audit process and related reports.
• Collaborate with departments to maintain account classifications and develop consistent accounting procedures.
• Provide guidance on expenditure controls, fiscal regulations, accounting policies, and compliance requirements.
• Analyze and reconcile the General Ledger, review budgetary accounts, and prepare adjustments and reports.
• Evaluate internal controls and implement process improvements; train staff as needed.
• Prepare Debt Service Funds and ensure compliance with debt covenants.
• Perform monthly bank and other account reconciliations; review investments for compliance.
• Maintain the Chart of Accounts and conduct specialized accounting analyses as required.
• Supervise accounting staff as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB reporting

Internal controls

Communication skills

Education

CPA or Master's in Finance/Accounting/Public Admin/Business

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Public Admin/Business

Associate's in Finance/Accounting/Public Admin/Business

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Washington County is seeking an experienced accounting professional to provide advanced-level accounting and finance support, including the preparation and oversight of financial reporting, year-end closing activities, audit coordination, accounting compliance, and technical financial guidance.

This is the advanced journey-level position within the Accounting series, serving as a subject matter expert and partnering with departments to strengthen internal controls and ensure accurate financial