Senior Fraud & Compliance Accountant – Public Sector

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Seattle is seeking a Principal Accountant within the Quality Assurance Team to oversee fiscal compliance, sub-recipient monitoring under 2 CFR 200, and fraud risk management for federal and general funds in community-based providers.

The role reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and drives audits, desk monitoring, and risk analyses across HSD-funded agencies, promoting transparency, equity, and strong financial stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business admin or related field plus CPA considered.
• Four years of accounting/auditing/financial analysis experience; at least one year as Senior Accountant equivalent.
• Or an acceptable education/experience combination to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive fiscal reviews of HSD-funded agencies for compliance with laws and standards.
• Conduct fraud investigations and strengthen monitoring using data analytics and protocols.
• Prepare clear reports with findings and recommendations for leadership and partners.
• Support audits and risk assessments, including policy and internal control reviews.

Skills

Financial analysis

Auditing

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

City of Seattle is seeking a Principal Accountant within the Quality Assurance Team to oversee fiscal compliance, sub-recipient monitoring under 2 CFR 200, and fraud risk management for federal and general funds in community-based providers.

The role reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and drives audits, desk monitoring, and risk analyses across HSD-funded agencies, promoting transparency, equity, and strong financial stewardship.