Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager leads a small, highly competent team serving in one of Washington’s few cities with a Moody’s Aaa rating. The Accounting Manager reports to the Finance Director and has primary responsibility for the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.  The successful candidate will have a broad accounting and finance background, supervisory experience, and effective communication skills.

We are seeking an individual with:
•    Knowledge of government accounting standards and the Washington State Auditor’s Office Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System Manual; 
•    Annual Comprehensive Financial Report preparation experience;
•    A broad knowledge base in the areas of local government accounting, auditing, general ledger maintenance, treasury functions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, long-term debt issuance including legal compliance, and grant management including preparing the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards;
•    Experience or knowledge implementing and administering internal controls to safely protect public resources; and
•    The ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with department heads, external auditors, consultants, financial institutions, peers, employees, and the general public.

The City offers a competitive benefit package including:
•    Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and dependents
•    Life Insurance
•    Long term disability insurance
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    WA State PERS retirement plan 
•    Matching contributes to Social Security
•    $200 matching contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan
•    Commute Trip Reduction Incentive Program
Time off:
•    Vacation – Starting at 9 hours/month
•    Sick – 8 hours/month
•    12 paid holidays
•    1 floating holiday upon completion of probation

Open until filled. Cutoff for first review of applicants: 8 am, December 13

For more information, visit www.bainbridgewa.gov/jobs.