Public Works Accounting Supervisor

Employee Type:
Regular Department:
County Road Salary: $75,865.27 - $ Annually / $6,322.11 - $8,850.14 Monthly / $36.47 - $51.06 Hourly Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40 Overtime Eligible:
No

Job Summary:

The position allocated to this class performs professional accounting, administrative, and supervisory work. Incumbents are responsible for applying professional accounting theories, principles, practices and accounting policies. Duties involve performing complex accounting and related tasks, delegating work as appropriate, supervising and directing the activities of assigned personnel and assisting in the development of policies and procedures. Positions have considerable independence in coordinating and supervising functions within established legal and departmental policies, regulations and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provides oversight of complex accounting, cost analysis, and reporting of locally collected funds, grants and contracts from both federal and state funding sources, and the review of accounting information provided to other state and local entities. Reviews and prepares complex cost reports for internal management as well as inter‑departmental units, and State and Federal entities as necessary. Coordinates with external entities and facilitates their audit and review of County accounting data.

Reviews and approves accounting journal entries and/or payment transactions processed by the department(s). Oversees operations and provides supervision and assistance to accountants and/or related accounting staff. Performs complex accounting related work in the area of assignment. Maintains general ledgers, subsidiary ledgers, and financial reporting processes for County funds. Ensures accounting practices are in compliance with appropriate grant requirements, RCWs, Accounting Standards and other financial reporting requirements as required by law.

Directs County departments and/or immediate subordinates in the preparation of financial and statistical reports as appropriate; assists in the preparation of the same. Responsible for the retention of all legally required financial records, documents, reports and ledgers. May prepare or assist in preparing grant funding documents. Provides assistance on accounting matters and information to County departments, other districts and outside entities.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Public Works:
Manages Public Works payroll processes, ensuring accurate completion, compliance, and timely distribution. Oversees grant funding activities including documentation, compliance tracking, reimbursement requests, and financial reporting. Assists with budget development by providing financial data and reviewing expenditures; monitors budget activity for accuracy. Performs project accounting for Public Works capital projects, operations, and utility programs, ensuring accurate cost tracking and reporting. Supports rate‑setting activities for utilities and Public Works services, providing financial analysis and cost data.

Assists in billing functions for Public Works utilities, ensuring accurate billing, reconciliation, and revenue tracking. Provides financial oversight and support to Utilities divisions, including accounting, reporting, and compliance with County, State, and Federal requirements. Supervises technology‑related financial processes and systems to ensure data accuracy, proper coding, and consistent application of accounting standards. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a related field with major course work in accounting, and Four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting or financial experience which involved the application of advanced accounting/finance principles and theories to an agency operation. An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered. Supervisory experience preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Certified Accounts Payable Associate (CAPA) preferred.

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