Administrative Services Director

The City of Sunnyside is currently accepting applications from qualified individuals to fill the role of Administrative Services Director. This position works under the direct supervision of the City Manager and is responsible for the supervision, management, and coordination of the daily operations of accounting, finance activities, municipal court operations and Human Resources. Primary responsibilities include leading and managing the finance and administrative divisions (Municipal Court and Human Resources) to ensure the professional accounting functions, financial record keeping, operational functions including utility billing, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, cash and investment management, preparation of the annual operating and capital budget processes for the City. Some essential duties include:

• Oversee the professional accounting functions and financial record keeping for the City, including general ledger maintenance, compilation of financial statements and preparation for annual audits.
• Ensure proper internal controls for the City's financial operations and proper policies and procedures that support generally accepted accounting principles.
• Research, analyze and present data in special, complex policy areas to the City Manager and department heads within areas of responsibility; ensure compliance with prescribed budget procedures and instructions; present and defend policy analysis recommendations; draft financial ordinances and resolutions.
• Review grant applications, contracts and personnel actions for budgetary impacts.
• Provide and/or coordinate staff training
• Oversee preparation of capital project budgets

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in Public Sector Finance.
• Three (3) years of lead supervisory experience in accounting or finance.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (Accrual up to 8 hours per month)
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Pension through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plans Available

All interested applicants are requested to submit a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department at lnavarro@sunnyside-wa.gov. In addition to the resume and cover letter all applicants are required to fill out an employment application by clicking here.

The City of Sunnyside provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.