About this role
About the Role
Chelan County seeks a senior accounting leader to oversee countywide accounting operations and financial reporting, providing leadership in governmental accounting, financial research, planning, and analysis within an assigned functional area. The role supervises a team of accounting professionals, ensures compliance with applicable State and Federal regulations, and contributes to the development and management of financial information systems, including the County's Annual Financial Report.
What You'll Do
- Prepare annual and monthly financial reports for all funds in conformance with GAAP and state requirements.
- Oversee accounting, fiscal management, financial reporting, and research activities to ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to procedures.
- Interpret federal and state guidelines and ensure County compliance; may liaise with GASB, State Auditor's Office, or other agencies.
- Analyze departmental accounting procedures, review and approve adjustments, provide training as needed.
- Maintain the County's central accounting data and authorize access to the financial system.
- Create the annual budget and design the budget process; advise County Commissioners on key financial decisions during budget creation.
- Perform analysis and auditing of financial records for completeness and conformance with procedures, policy, and GAAP.
- Coordinate with County departments on SAO audit; design and modify accounting systems to maintain records of assets, liabilities, fund equities, and financial transactions.
- Compile and report financial data for the organization, tax obligations, and government regulations; assist other County departments with financial accounting, cost accounting, budget development, grant management, and related financial matters.
- Other duties as assigned.