Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

First review date of applications August 18, 2026. Hiring classification wage is based on qualifications and typically no higher than a step 3. The salary listed is steps 1 through 6 and are the classification for Senior Accountant. This includes the maximum earnings for the classifications with longevity. Per Washington State Pay Transparency Act.

Senior Accountant Step Range (1-6) - $92,532 - $119,580 Annually

Senior Accountant Longevity Range (1-6) - $92,532 - $125,556 Annually

Your job in the department is to under limited supervision, perform advanced professional accounting work. Accumulates and manages financial data from source documents and verifies for accuracy. Prepares and maintains financial data for posting to reflect accurate accounting and distribution of income and expenses to appropriate accounts. Prepares financial analyses and a variety of financial reports as required. Your job also involves reconciling accounts and adjusting irregularities, as well as making recommendations for improvement of accounting systems, methods, and techniques. Finally, this position assists in training and reviewing the work products of other employees.

Examples of Duties

Duties and responsibilities tasks listed are intended to be descriptive and not restrictive. An employee in this classification may perform any of the tasks listed; however, these examples do not include all the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform. Indicate the frequency each function is performed (D=Daily, W=Weekly, M=Monthly, Q=Quarterly, AN=As Needed). Estimate the distribution of total working time on an annual basis using percentages of not less than 5%. Total percentage of time must add up to 100%. Number of job functions: 3

Job functions frequency annual % of time

• Accounting D 80%
• Customer Service & Interdepartmental Collaboration AN 10%
• Finance Department Support AN 10%

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities to perform this job successfully. The required knowledge, skills and/or abilities are listed below: Strong knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of governmental fund accounting and State BARS requirements which affect municipal accounting, bookkeeping and financial reporting practices. Methods and techniques of researching, compiling, interpreting, and presenting statistics and data. Principles and practices of record keeping. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations. Process efficiencies and gap analyses.

Skill or ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and representatives of other agencies in providing information about departmental policies and procedures. Accurately organize and compile financial reports and research reports relying on financial data. Proficient organizational and time management skills to independently prioritize multiple tasks and bring projects to completion in an efficient and fast-paced environment. Strong, independent quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills. Able to discern alternatives and make objective recommendations. Independently research, interpret, and articulate regulatory and accounting data and pronouncements and propose recommendations. Remain calm in stressful situations, and relate to various personality styles in a calm, professional manner. Provide high level of customer service to the City employees and the general public. Understand, interpret and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures. Understand and apply pertinent laws, codes and regulations as well as organization and unit rules, policies, and procedures with good judgment. Analyze, draw and present logical conclusions from available data. Maintain accurate accounting files and records. Prepare complete, clear and concise statistical reports. Maintain integrity of custody of City funds. Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the City, using language and a format the audience will best understand. Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (i.e. word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software). Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the City. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships. Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time, follow instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.

Supplemental Information

Job conditions: All staff positions at the City are required to be available to report to work during off hours in case of emergency and perform duties as assigned. Work location: City of Snohomish travel: within the City to perform functions such as working with community members, presentations, and trainings. Physical demands environment: standard office setting; frequent interaction with City staff and the general public; exposure to moderate noise levels. Physical: incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an office setting; walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard; to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; light lifting and carrying; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: see in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Hearing: hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Reasonable accommodations The City of Snohomish is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.