Employer: Kitsap County
Senior Financial Analyst (County Accountant)
Located in:Port Orchard, WA, WA
Employment type:Full time Work arrangement:Mostly in-office
Salary:$92,593-$118,456/yr
Posted 18 hours ago
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Summary
The Role
The Senior Financial Analyst (County Accountant) performs advanced accounting work and provides technical and professional leadership within the department. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the County’s financial integrity through expert oversight, regulatory compliance, and innovation in financial systems. This position supports the County’s financial reporting and accounting systems, including the development, implementation, and maintenance of an integrated financial management and reporting system. You’ll serve as a senior professional resource, mentor team members, and help analyze and implement new policies and regulations.
As the Senior Financial, you will:
- Lead and perform advanced professional accounting activities across assigned financial functions.
- Oversee and coordinate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls.
- Contribute to and/or lead the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
- Analyze and interpret the impact of policy and regulatory changes affecting County operations.
- Provide guidance and support to professional and technical accounting staff.
- Participate in system improvements for the County’s integrated financial management system.
- Collaborate with auditors, departments, and outside agencies to ensure accuracy and transparency in reporting.
Position
Supervisor:
Chief Accountant
Direct Reports:
0
Expectations & schedule
Work Arrangement
Mostly in-office
Will not consider remote workers living in a different region.
Organization
Benefits
At Kitsap County, your work keeps local government accountable, transparent, and resilient. You’ll join a team of dedicated professionals who value continuous improvement, innovation, and public service. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the unique satisfaction of knowing your financial expertise strengthens your community every day. Come lead with impact. Bring your financial acumen to work where it truly matters…right here in Kitsap County.
GFOA awards
Certificate of Excellence for Excellence in Financial Reporting (ACFR)
Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) Award
Other information
Expected hire/start date
May 04th, 2026