NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Chief Deputy Auditor
Coupeville Campus, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $108K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Chief Deputy Auditor for Island County, responsible for providing administrative assistance to the Auditor and managing the county's accounting functions. The role involves overseeing financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and directing internal audits while maintaining effective internal controls.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate books and records and compile data used in the county wide accounting system while continuing to identify opportunities to improve processes. Financial records must be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting theories, principles, standards, and BARS maintaining acceptable internal control procedures. Maintain master files and internal controls in the monthly processing of the county-wide accounting system. This includes but is not limited to all funds and accounting subsystems, payroll, fixed assets, job ledgers, grants, etc
Responsible for the accurate preparation of the Island County Annual Financial Statements in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Auditing Standards. Acts as liaison for the annual financial audit and audits from various grant agencies, tax agencies and other state agencies to provide financial information, explanation and guidance to assure successful audit reports. Interprets regulations and ensures compliance with laws, codes, rules, regulations and ordinances
Responsible for overseeing all payroll functions, such as maintaining employee history files, leave records and pay records; prepare all monthly, quarterly and annual reports for County, State and Federal agencies. Set up complex payroll calculations and codes. Interpret and implement various governing body policies, labor negotiation agreements, and State and Federal rules and regulations. Ensure complete accuracy and meet all deadlines
Work with staff in other departments to help evaluate and fulfill needs for financial and performance information and assist staff to interpret and use existing information. Coordinate accounting activities with other departments
Maintain policies and procedures to provide an effective system of internal control. Perform and direct internal audits of all county departments to ensure compliance to internal controls, policies and procedures. Coordinate and perform audit investigations of fraud and other fiscal discrepancies in any county department. Work with departments to create corrective policies and procedures in compliance with state laws and internal control practices
Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and policies for the department. Identify resources, make recommendations and implement policies and procedures. Establish cost saving goals, including implementing procedures in accordance with departmental requirements
Maintain controls and accountability of elections, ensuring that all aspects of elections are performed and every ballot is accounted for with zero tolerance for errors
Identify and implement opportunities for improving service and procedures. Review processes with management and implement improvements. Provides exceptional customer service, responds to complex inquiries, explains policies, procedures, accounting standards, fees, resolves problems and concerns raised by the public as well as other departments
Employee in this position coordinates the organization, staffing, and operational processes of the Accounting Staff of five including payroll, disbursements, monthly financial records and annual audited financial statements with respect to all areas of the accounting discipline. Establishes evaluation and review of staff on a regular basis and ensures staff training is current and ongoing
Responsible for acting on all confidential matters, providing assistance to the County Auditor including labor relations and personnel issues
Participate in the development, monitoring and administration of the departmental budget. Approve expenditures. Monitors and submits cost saving budget approaches
Responsible for supervising the development of automated financial systems and procedures; participates in the implementation of office procedures and programs
Responsible for coordinating information among a wide range of persons, departments and agencies, depending upon the particular tasks. Perform a variety of tasks related to archival financial records, such as researching prior year's payrolls, budgets, vouchers and other financial records. Assist and respond to public records requests as required
Perform other duties in elections and any other auditor department as needed
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with degree in Accounting
A minimum of 5 - 7 years of professional related experience in the public sector in areas of accounting, auditing, financial statement preparation, tax administration, information systems, financial management and significant supervisory responsibility for professional, paraprofessional and support staff
Complete knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices of accounting including governmental accounting methods and standards, computer applications, computerized financial reporting, management information systems, grant management, contract and bid requirements, encumbrances, taxation and internal controls
The knowledge, education, and experience to research complex accounting issues and maintain statutory compliance of programs, grants and budgets
High level of working knowledge of Washington State WAC and RCW, pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
Interpret and implement complex accounting pronouncements, procedures, internal controls, RCW's, and other statutory requirements accurately and efficiently
Maintain a 100% standard of accuracy, completeness, and efficiency in the preparation of reports, financial statements, and other duties in a timely manner
Ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes, remain calm in stressful situations and relate to various personality styles in a calm, professional manner
Effectively communicate with others both in writing and orally, for purposes of gathering and relating information, including maintaining a high level of efficiency and decorum in dealing with the public and elected officials
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in all aspects of work
Independent and self-motivated to complete required tasks and meet deadlines while simultaneously completing other tasks
Ability to utilize the tools, instruments, equipment, and techniques commonly used in the performance of accounting and staff support functions and related tasks
Mathematical and statistical skills and abilities are required to perform complex cost analysis, payroll and reporting calculations
Ability to maintain a sustained attention to detail and to work under the pressure of rigid deadlines
Ability to discern security issues and respond appropriately to protect the staff and assets of the office or county
Preferred
Current CPA certificate preferred
Extensive knowledge and a working proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, payroll software, governmental accounting software, and information systems
Benefits
Medical: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for most eligible employees and dependents.
Dental: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members for basic dental coverage (buy-up options are available).
Life and Disability Insurance: Employees are provided basic coverage of $24,000 and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents.
Retirement: Island County employees participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (additional 457(b) deferred-compensation plans are also available).
Life Flight: Island County pays 100% of the premium for emergency air transport coverage.
11 paid holidays each year
Generous paid time off and Washington-required sick leave
Flexible Spending Account (optional)
Wellness programs
Employee assistance program
Pet Insurance (optional - employee paid)
Additional benefits are available to be elected (employee-paid).
Student debt? Working for Island County can provide relief!
Island County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF) for full time employees.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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