Salary : $74,900.80 - $88,150.40 Annually
Location : Grant County Courthouse, WA
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: HR -01255
Department: TREASURER'S OFFICE
Division: TR TREASURER STAFF
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: A01

Position Summary

Resume and Cover Letter Required
The Investment & Accounting Officer, under limited supervision, plays a critical role in the County Treasurer's office, responsible for managing the County's investment portfolio, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and policies. This position provides technical expertise and support in financial management, accounting, and reporting. The Investment & Accounting Officer is responsible for analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and making recommendations to optimize cash flow and investment strategies, ultimately supporting the County's financial decision-making and strategic planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

• Manages the County's investment portfolio, ensuring a diverse mix of investments to maintain a smooth flow of cash availability, thereby enabling the County to meet its financial obligations, including payroll, accounts payable, and debt payments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Monitors cash flow management, analyzing trends and making recommendations to optimize cash flow, thereby ensuring the County's financial stability.
• Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records, reconciles accounts, and provides reliable financial information, supporting other departments and the Treasurer's office in meeting its statutory requirements and internal controls.
• Develops and implements accounting systems and policies, and maintains systems for tracking financial information, thereby enhancing the County's financial management capabilities and ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and reporting.
• Provides training and support to other departments regarding financial information and the financial systems, developing procedural manuals to enhance financial literacy and compliant financial management.
• Processes tax payments and serves as backup for processing mortgage company payments, ensuring timely and accurate receipting and recording of payments, thereby supporting the County's revenue management and cash flow needs.
• Attends and participates in professional association meetings, staying current with industry trends and innovations in investments, cash management, and public finance, thereby enhancing the County's financial management capabilities and ensuring the Treasurer's office remains informed and adaptable to changing financial environments.
• In charge of the annual billing of CRID (County Road Improvement District) assessments and administration fees, coordinating with the County Treasurer to ensure timely and accurate billing resulting in efficient revenue collection.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Licensing
Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience working in governmental finance.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.
Preferred Education and Experience:

• Prior experience specifically working in a County Treasurer's or Accounting Office.
• Experience in investment portfolio management, accounting, and auditing.

Professional Licenses/Certifications:

• Continuing Investment Education Credits.

Other Requirements:

• Must be eligible to be bonded, with the ability to handle cash, financial transactions, and other sensitive financial information.

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is primarily performed in a typical office environment.
• In state/out of state travel may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sits for long periods of time and walking and/or standing is only required occasionally.
• Views computer screens and utilizes a keyboard for prolonged periods of time.

• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Grant County Health Insurance
• Washington Dental Service Dental Insurance Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• PERS or LEOFF Retirement
• Supplemental Retirement/Deferred Compensation
• Supplemental Life & AD&D, LTD Insurance

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Name a specific electronic accounting system or program that you are currently using or have used in prior positions. How many years experience do you have with this type of work?
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Please describe a specific Excel task or project you've completed that demonstrates your proficiency.Include:1. The problem you were solving.2. The Excel functions or tools you used (for example: formulas, pivot tables, charts, etc.)3. The outcome and how your solution improved the process or results.
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