Public Sector Senior Accountant & Grants Auditor

Tacoma--pierce-County-Health-Department; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department in Tacoma, WA, invites applicants for a Senior Accountant within the Business Support Services program. This Regular, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) position supports financial operations, auditing, and grant billing, ensuring compliance with GAAP, GASB, and regulatory requirements.

This professional role supervises staff, analyzes complex financial data, and develops and maintains internal controls while ensuring accurate reporting and timely billings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business management.
• 4 years of progressively responsible government accounting and auditing experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex accounting work adhering to GAAP, GASB, and regulations.
• Prepares and analyzes complex financial statements and reports.
• Manages reconciliations of general ledger accounts and grant accounting.
• Monitors grant revenues and expenditures and ensures compliance.
• Leads and supervises accounting staff and supports internal controls.

Skills

GAAP

GASB

Budgeting

Grant billing

Payroll processing

Internal controls

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business management

Tools

Accounting software

BARS

Job description

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department in Tacoma, WA, invites applicants for a Senior Accountant within the Business Support Services program. This Regular, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) position supports financial operations, auditing, and grant billing, ensuring compliance with GAAP, GASB, and regulatory requirements.

This professional role supervises staff, analyzes complex financial data, and develops and maintains internal controls while ensuring accurate reporting and timely billings.