Sheriff's Office Accounting Manager

Please submit a detailed application that explains how you meet the minimum required qualifications. 

Thurston County Sheriff's Office is looking for candidates who have experience or education in the accounting field, and a passion for leading others. Some of the benefits of working for TCSO include performing meaningful work contributing to an office providing public safety services to the community, a supportive work environment, opportunities for training and development, and the potential for career advancement.

All qualified candidates will be invited to participate in testing for this position. Testing will be conducted in the two phases: 

1. A Written Examination on Accounting Financial Math; 
2. A Performance Examination on Basic Payroll Calculations using Excel and an Oral Board Examination on Leadership, Management, and Supervision. 

All candidates must pass each phase of testing in order to move forward in the recruitment process. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Bureau Chief of Financial Operations in the Sheriff's Office, this position will direct the day-to-day activities and assigned staff of the accounting and financial functions. Responsibilities include the management and oversight of accounting systems with multiple funds, complex payroll processing, assisting with policy planning, and grant/contract administration.

• Staffing: Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of assigned staff. 
• Accounting & Finance: Oversees and directs accounting functions to include accounts payable/purchasing, voucher preparation, fixed asset accountability and cash receipting, accounts receivable system and reimbursements. 
• Payroll: Oversees and manages the preparation of the office's payroll functions. 
• Grant Management: Administers the office's grant and contract management requirements to assure fiscal requirements are followed. Maintains grant receivables. 
• Inmate Accounting Support: Directs and supervises the collection and accounting of fees and prisoner funds throughout the Sheriff's Office. 
• Other Assigned Duties: Represents the office on various other interdepartmental and intergovernmental committees and task forces. When assigned, provides coverage of duties of the Bureau Chief of Financial Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

All Candidates:

• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Pursuant to RCW , must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient and be able to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Acceptable scores on Civil Service examinations.
• Must meet the Sheriff's Office Employment Standards and be willing to submit to and pass a thorough background investigation.

Promotion:

• Four years full-time experience as a Financial Operations Assistant in the Thurston County Sheriff's Office or meet all open competitive requirements.

Open Competitive:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or similar field. Coursework must have included college-level commercial and/or governmental accounting courses. Additional related experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Must have a minimum of four years progressively responsible experience in accounting with at least two years in governmental accounting or similar relevant experience meeting Governmental Accounting Standards Board standards and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Must have the ability to proficiently utilize a personal computer and appropriate software to successfully perform essential functions of the position. 
• Must meet Thurston County Civil Service Pre-Employment Screening Standards.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Prior experience working for a law enforcement agency.

OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

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This position is:

• Represented by a union
• Eligible for benefits. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information.
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

The salary for this position is: $7, $8,589.00 monthly

Items required for consideration:

• Application with complete work history and education. 
• If applicable, Veteran's Scoring Criteria Declaration and supporting documentation.

Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement. 

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County's Human Resources, at Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial or to connect with Washington Relay.