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The salary for this position is: $7,127.00 - $9,374.00 monthly.

Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking a professional, motivated, and dependable candidate for the position of Fiscal Manager to join our leadership team. A successful candidate will be responsible for the financial health, budgeting, and accounting operations of the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. This senior leadership position will direct daily accounting functions and ensure compliance with state, federal, and local financial regulations.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Managing the office's ongoing budget and preparation of the annual budget. Preparing mid-year revisions and transfers.
• Supervising the accounting and budgetary functions of the office and overseeing office payroll functions.
• Ensure our financial systems meet the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and all local and state accounting and budget requirements.
• Design, develop, and prepare complex financial management reports for use in office decision making and policy setting as well as completing other internal and external reporting requirements. Involves independent project work, evaluation and development of useful data and information.
• Administer department grant and contract management requirements to assure fiscal requirements are followed. Maintains grant receivables. Represents the office in dealing with State and Federal grant sources regarding accounting and fiscal information.
• Recommend and implement approved policies and procedures to assure effective functioning of the accounting activities of assigned area and assure compliance with accounting standards and requirements.
• Conducts periodic internal audit of accounting programs, expenditures, and activities to assure compliance with local, state and federal requirements and with any applicable grant or contract requirements.

To view the full job classification, click here: Fiscal Manager

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment - Generally work is performed indoors. Physical demands include frequent keyboarding and occasionally will be required to stand and/or sit for long periods of time, traveling between court rooms and different locations, reach for objects, and fine manipulation. Physical effort is required at the work location due to occasional heavy lifting up to 20 lbs. May occasionally attend crime scenes.
• Schedule - Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours. Positions in this classification may be considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are defined as staff who are required to report to their designated work location to ensure the operation of essential functions during an emergency or when the county has suspended operations. During a catastrophic emergency that affects countywide operations, positions in this classification may be temporarily reassigned to help maintain certain essential functions that support Thurston County's infrastructure and service level.
• Travel Requirements - Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings.
• Customer Interactions - Daily interactions with Thurston County staff and the public. 

WHO WE ARE:

The Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is committed to Excellence in Public Service. We serve our community by upholding justice, protecting public safety, and providing trusted legal counsel to Thurston County government. Guided by our core values, Excellence, Professionalism, Teamwork, Service, and Leadership, we strive to deliver results that make a meaningful difference.

Our team is proactive in addressing challenges and opportunities. We partner with local governments, law enforcement, and community organizations to prevent crime, support victims, and promote fairness. We believe that investing in education, mentoring, and family support today creates a safer, stronger community tomorrow.

We value diversity and inclusion, recognizing that the strength of our office comes from the unique perspectives and talents of our team. Together, we work with integrity and purpose to ensure justice and improve the quality of life for all Thurston County residents.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals' lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information.
• Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.
• Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Why you'll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington's South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer's markets, kids' activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com.

Message to potential applicants: We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration. Coursework must have included college-level commercial and/or governmental accounting courses. Additional related-experiences 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. Two years supervisory experience required.
• Must have the ability to proficiently utilize a personal computer and appropriate software to successfully perform essential functions of the position.

DESIRED SKILLS: 

• Deep understanding of fund accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and regulations unique to public agencies, such as GASB standards.
• Proficiency in creating, monitoring, and projecting large-scale budgets and forecasting revenues and expenditures.
• Ability to administer local, state, and federal grant requirements, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.
• Advanced capability with financial management tools, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and complex spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to partner interdepartmentally to develop, allocate and monitor budgets.  

OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

Questions about this recruitment? Please contact: Wendy Ireland, Administrative Services Manager (360)786-5538; wendy.ireland@co.thurston.wa.us 

This position is:

• Eligible for benefits
• Not represented by a union
• Not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Contingent on passing a background investigation

Items requested for consideration:

• Application
• Resume
• Letter of Interest

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 (360) 786-5498.  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 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.