Description
INTERCIY TRANSIT IS SEEKING A SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Intercity Transit is an innovative, growing, and nationally recognized large urban transit system based in Olympia, Washington. We are a voter approved municipal corporation and are governed by an Authority Board that consists of elected officials, community representatives and a non-voting labor representative. Our mission is to provide and promote transportation choices respectful of the safety, comfort, and diverse needs of all our customers, to support an accessible, sustainable, livable, healthy, and prosperous community. We provide zero-fare public transportation that includes fixed route transit and ADA paratransit services. We also provide vanpool service to individuals who live or work in the greater Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and Yelm communities. This position will perform a wide variety of professional level finance and accounting functions. Maintains agency accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) guiding the agency through rigorous annual audits by the Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO).
A successful Senior Accountant at Intercity Transit will:
- Bring strong technical accounting expertise, sound financial judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity, accuracy, and accountability.
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain accurate and reliable financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), strengthen internal controls, and guide the agency through rigorous annual audits conducted by the Washington State Auditor’s Office.
- Foster collaborative partnerships and provide exceptional customer service to internal teams, community members, and partner agencies through clear communication, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented approach.
- Embrace continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration while supporting the agency's financial stewardship and commitment to delivering exceptional public service
It's an exciting time to join Intercity Transit! Intercity Transit is a leader, major advocate, and prime source of information for public transportation in Thurston County. Our service area covers approximately 100 miles and has a population of 200,000 residents. Intercity Transit’s ambitious short- and long-range plans include expanding service to underserved populations, developing bus rapid transit, leveraging Intercity Transit’s Zero- Fare demonstration project to increase ridership, remove transportation barriers for the entire community, and reduce emissions by expanding the use of hybrid and zero emission vehicles. We believe public transportation is vital to the quality of life and economic vitality of Thurston County. We are passionate about providing excellent service and are committed to maintaining our reputation as an employer of choice in Thurston County. We operate out of a new state-of-the-art building and are currently in the middle of our next phase of the project, a significant renovation of our maintenance building which will be ready November 2026. Examples of Duties
As a Senior Account, you will:
- Lead the preparation of GAAP-compliant Annual Financial Statements and footnotes, ensuring full alignment with state and national public sector reporting standards.
- Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) on GASB pronouncements, actively monitoring, interpreting, and implementing complex new accounting standards.
- Manage the relationship and audit process with the Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO), serving as the main point of contact, preparing audit workpapers, and responding to technical inquiries.
- Oversee compliance with statutory Washington State requirements, including BARS (Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting System) manual coding and regulations.
- Support all grant billings and reimbursement requests, ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and local grant agreement terms and uniform guidance.
- Direct the annual preparation of the State Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), validating grant expenditures against general ledger records.
- Review, track, and account for Inter-local Agreements (ILAs), ensuring accurate revenue distribution, cross-agency cost-sharing, and contract compliance.
- Execute robust cash reconciliation processes, aligning treasury and bank accounts with general ledger balances to ensure precise cash positioning.
- Maintain core General Ledger (GL) applications, managing complex fund structures, executing month-end/year-end closing procedures, and resolving balance discrepancies.
- Prepare and submit Federal Census Bureau financial reporting and other required economic/governmental surveys accurately and on schedule.
- Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting packages and budget variance analyses to executive leadership and oversight boards.
Typical Qualifications Are you the one we are looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a closely related quantitative field.
- 5+ years of progressive professional accounting experience, with at least 3 years directly focused on Washington State governmental fund accounting or auditing local governments.
- Must submit to a criminal background check the results of which must meet hiring criteria for this role.
KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Deep, practical knowledge of GASB guidelines, GAAP accounting rules, and the Washington State BARS manual framework
- Advanced Proficiency in governmental ERP software systems (e.g., Tyler Technologies/Munis, Workday, SAP) and intermediate to expert-level Excel modeling capabilities.
- Capital asset reporting procedures
- Grant funding, reimbursement, and reporting requirements
- Federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines
- Business English
- Standard office procedures
- Applicable software applications
SKILLS (position requirements at entry)
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Direct experience building schedules for and interacting with the Washington State Auditor's Office (SAO).
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
- Communication(oral and written)
- Data collection and analysis
- Organizational/time management skills
Additional requirement:
- Currently this position is working hybrid, 2-3 days in office and 2-3 remote; an ability to work from home (i.e., reliable Wi-Fi, confidential space) is essential.
Supplemental Information
What's in it for you?
- Work for an exceptional agency filled with great people and an unmatched culture.
- Receive a competitive salary of $99,070.40 - $133,723.20 annually in addition to annual general wage/cost of living adjustments typically received in January and step increases in July (if not at top of salary range).
- Receive an additional longevity pay increase when employed for 5 years, 10 years, 15 years and 20 years with a maximum annual salary of $141,752.00 when you reach 20 years of employment.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits including $150 per month Family & Wellness Allowance.
- Retirement contributions to Washington State Public Employee’ Retirement System (PERS).
- Generous vacation and sick leave along with observed floating holiday leave and bereavement leave.
- Deferred compensation options with an 8.5% employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Teleworking and flexible schedule options.
- Educational benefits.
- Alternate transportation incentives – for employees using alternate options to travel to and from work such transit, cycling, carpooling, and walking.
Ready to jump on board? To submit your application, hit "Apply". You will be prompted to log in or set up a Governmentjobs.com account. Your complete application must include an attached cover letter and resume. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV at (855) 524-5627. Completed applications must be received by 5:00pm on Sunday, November 29, 2026. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 7 and 8, 2026.
Intercity Transit is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce. Intercity Transit does not discriminate in employment or service on the basis of race, creed, color, origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
We also take pride in being a drug free workplace. Note that Intercity Transit is subject to requirements of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and FR Part 40 & Part 655, which prohibits the use of marijuana at any time while employed by Intercity Transit.
Benefits
Intercity Transit offers its employees an excellent comprehensive benefits package, pension plan, educational benefits, state-of-the-art technology and much more. In addition, some positions are eligible for remote work opportunities and flexible schedules. Health CareWe provide comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependents (spouse or significant other and children) through the State of Washington Health Care Authority (HCA). Employees and Intercity Transit pay a monthly premium contribution depending upon the plan chosen.In addition, Intercity Transit offers:
- Employer provided life insurance and optional supplemental coverage
- Employer provided disability insurance and optional supplemental coverage
- Additional supplemental insurance coverage available through AFLAC
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Employees are covered under PERS I, PERS II and PERS III of the Washington State Retirement System. Employee and Employer contributions are required at start of employment. Deferred Compensation Plans (401K and 457) Intercity Transit offers three voluntary deferred compensation plans. Employees who contribute at least 8.5% to a plan receive a 8.5% employer match. Employee contributions are not subject to federal income tax until withdrawn. Longevity Pay Eligible employees will receive a Longevity Benefit upon reaching designated service milestones based on continuous employment and hire date. The benefit is awarded at the applicable milestone rate only and does not compound. Employees with 5–9 years of service receive a 1% Longevity Benefit; 10–14 years receive 2%; 15–19 years receive 4%; and 20 or more years receive 6%. Vacation Leave & Sick Leave Employees accrue 23.75 to 36 vacation days per year depending on length of service. The maximum accrual limit is 360 hours. Employees accrue 12 days of sick leave per year depending upon date of eligibility. The maximum accrual limit is 960 hours. For additional information regarding employee benefits, please visit: Employment Benefits at Intercity Transit.
