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Overview

Kootenai County is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our team as a strategic thinker who thrives on challenge, precision, and public impact. In this pivotal role, you will work directly with the Finance Director to oversee critical accounting functions, lead the County's annual budget process, and manage complex grants in compliance with federal and state requirements.

Key Benefits

• Competitive pay: $67,392 to $80,121.60 annually, depending on experience.
• Amazing benefits: excellent health care for employees and their dependents, free medical clinic, primary care, medications, lab services, and more.
• Generous paid time off: earn up to 8 hours of vacation each month, with increases based on years of service.
• Secure your future: strong retirement plan through the Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).
• Career growth opportunities and eligibility for public student loan forgiveness.

Responsibilities

• Budget Leadership: Serve as the primary budget contact for 35+ County departments.
• Plan, lead, and manage the County's annual budget process, ensuring legal compliance, accuracy, and transparency.
• Provide guidance and technical support to department heads, elected officials, and staff throughout budget planning and execution.
• Deliver professional training, public presentations, and analytical reports to support strategic financial decisions.
• Forecast revenues, analyze expenditures, and prepare the County's fiscal statements; adopt the Budget Book for publication and public access.
• Grant Oversight: Lead financial management of federal, state, and local grants; prepare and reconcile grant reports, billings, journal entries, and federal drawdowns; ensure compliance with OMB Circular A-133; act as the County's subject matter expert on grants and maintain audit readiness.
• Audit & Reporting: Prepare year-end journal entries and audit deliverables; coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with all regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field with at least 20 semester hours in accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in government accounting or auditing.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license and insurability required.
• Must maintain 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) annually.

Application Process

• Submit your cover letter, resume, and application by 5:00 pm PST October 27, 2025.
• Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans Preference / Drug‑Free Workplace.
• Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kootenai County by 2×.

About Kootenai County

Located in the stunning north of Idaho, Kootenai County offers a balanced work‑and‑play lifestyle. With approximately 180,000 residents, the area is low‑crime, peaceful, and full of outdoor recreation. The County Seat, Coeur d'Alene, is known for its picturesque lakeside views and vibrant community.