Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Employer: Thurston County Sheriff's Office

located in Olympia, WA


Wage/Salary: $7,056 to $8,589 per month

Date Posted: Monday, November 3, 2025

Date Closing: Monday, December 1, 2025

Job 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.