Job Details

Senior Accountant

Join Kootenai County as a Senior Accountant.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive Pay: $67,392 to $80,121.60 annually, depending on experience.
• Amazing Benefits: Outstanding health care for employees and dependents, including 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 for advancement and eligibility for public student loan forgiveness.

Responsibilities

• 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 adopted 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 and prepare audit‑ready schedules.
• Act as the County's subject matter expert on grants and support departments in maintaining 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).

Application Process

Submit your cover letter, resume, and application by 5:00 pm PST, October 27 2025. Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets Preference / Drug‑Free Workplace.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Government Administration

Location: Kootenai County, ID