Chief Deputy Treasurer

Grays Harbor County, WA

• $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in accounting, business or related field, or equivalent four years of bookkeeping/governmental accounting experience.
  • Two years of supervisory experience required.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
  • Knowledge of the Washington State BARS accounting system is essential.
  • Ability to maintain harmonious relationships within the workplace and with the public.
  • Must be bondable.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise staff to ensure effective office operations.
  • Train staff in various office procedures.
  • Maintain and balance accounting records for county funds.
  • Assist Treasurer with office efficiency and operational reviews.
  • Support budgetary preparation with the Treasurer.
  • Aid in seasonal property tax processing for the office.
  • Take full responsibility of the Treasurer's office in their absence.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
  • Employee Assistance Program offered.
  • Flexible Spending Account available.
  • Deferred compensation plan with employer match up to $50 per month.
  • Retirement plan through DRS.
  • Generous vacation policy: 8 to 24 hours monthly based on service length.
  • Sick leave accrued at 8 hours monthly for full-time employees.
  • Bereavement leave provided.
  • Two floating holidays annually.
  • Twelve paid holidays each year.
  • Longevity pay is offered.
Full Job Description
Salary : $110,088.00 Annually
Location : Montesano, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: Treas-CD-2026-925.1
Department: Treasurer
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Summary
This position is open until filled- looking to fill no later than October 1st, 2025.
PRIMARY TASK:

Direct and manage the daily operations of the Office of the Grays Harbor County Treasurer to ensure effective and efficient operation in accordance with State statutes and local directives. The Chief Deputy has the full responsibility and authority to serve in the absence of the Treasurer.

Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  1. Supervise the staff to provide effective and efficient office operations:
  2. Ensure the staff is adequately trained in all areas of office operation:
  3. Maintain and balance accounting records for all funds under the jurisdiction of the County Treasurer.
  4. Assist the Treasurer in the continuing review of office efficiency and governmental operations:
  5. Assist the Treasurer in the preparation of operational and budgetary reviews:
  6. Assist other office positions in the completion of seasonal property tax processing.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Associate Degree in accounting, business or related field, or four years equivalent bookkeeping or governmental accounting experience.
  2. Two years experience in a supervisory capacity.
  3. The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  4. Competent in computer applications utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
  5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Washington State BARS accounting system.
  6. The ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with fellow employees, and with other departments, agencies and the general public.
  7. The individual filling this position must be bondable.

Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is primarily performed in an office environment, with varying degrees of noise and temperament of people. Physical requirements include, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, a sense of touch, finger dexterity, ability to grip with hands and fingers, ability to hear voice conversation, ability to speak and the ability to read existing records in their original and stored formats. Occasionally, there is a need to lift up to 20 pounds.
Grays Harbor County offers the following benefits:
  • MEDICAL
  • DENTAL
  • LIFE
  • VISION
  • DEPENDENT COVERAGE - Medical, dental and vision
  • EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
  • DEFERRED COMPENSATION - includes employer match up to $50 per month
  • DRS RETIREMENT
  • VACATION - 8 hours to 24 hours monthly depending on longevity
  • SICK LEAVE - 8 hours per month for full time employees
  • BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
  • 2 FLOATING HOLIDAYS
  • 12 PAID HOLIDAYS
  • LONGEVITY PAY
Grays Harbor County pays entire medical, dental and vision for full time employees and provides up to $800 monthly towards dependent coverage for Courthouse Contract employees and $950 per month for Public Works Contract employees. Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees.

**To view full benefits offered please visit the website and review the collective bargaining agreements and benefits page.

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