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Franklin County  EM – Administrative Accountant position OPEN until March 31st, 2026 – 5:00pm pst.

This is a full time exempt position – starting salary of $86,337/yr, with $2125/mo for medical benefits and Washington State Retirement. The office hours are generally 7:30am-5:00pm but are flexible due to emergency response and accommodating exercise and training times for first responders. Occasionally the applicant will need to be able to work flexible hours and may be on call 24/7, including weekends. Additionally, the applicant will have every other Friday off.

  • Please include a resume WITH your Job Application
  • Administrative Accountant Job Description ( click here ) 
  • FCEM Job Application and Personal Information Release form ( click here )  – * BOTH Must be included with resume

POSITION:               Administrative Accountant

LOCATION:             Franklin County Emergency Management Office

SALARY:                  Starting at $86,337/yr. plus Benefits Package (Retirement, Medical/Dental/Vision/Life)

REPORTS TO:         FCEM Director

OPEN:                    03/02/2026                            CLOSES:       03/31/2026

JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

The Administrative Accountant is responsible for all aspects of accounting, payroll, taxes, benefits, audit reporting and grants management for our Emergency Management program. We are a small office of 3-4 people with an annual operating budget of $725k. The Administrative Accountant assists in the development of grant applications and budgets. They are responsible for submitting payroll, taxes, benefits, quarterly and year end audit reports and various other responsibilities. Work is primarily administrative in nature but will require participation in emergency exercises and completion of some FEMA/DHS/State training. Performance is reviewed by the FCEM Director. This position requires frequent interaction with federal, state and locally based public organizations who provide funding for the programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field.
  • Five (5) years professional level accounting experience.
  • Expert knowledge in accounting principles, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, taxes and auditing processes
  • Ability to manage state and federal grant program requirements.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office systems (Outlook, Excel and Word are required)
  • Ability to read/understand grants/contracts and financial rules and regulations

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Maintain a valid driver’s license and have a driving record acceptable to the county’s insurance provider. Must have access to a vehicle during working hours to conduct emergency management business and proof of liability insurance.
  • Must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Successfully pass a background check.
  • Must establish residence within 45 minutes normal driving time of the Emergency Operations Center.
  • Completion of FEMA’s IS-100/200/700/800 courses, and completion of the FEMA Professional Development Series are required during the 1 year probationary period.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends, if necessary – very seldom.

 Download job description and application on the FCEM web-site or pick up and return applications to:                

Franklin County Emergency Management

1011 E. Ainsworth St.

Pasco, WA 99301

Or Email (preferable):  sdavis@franklincountywa.gov

Selection based on qualification, in-person interview(s), and background check.

Equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer.

Send all documents via email to Sean Davis, Director – sdavis@franklincountywa.gov 

Or mail to:   FCEM – 1011E. Ainsworth St., Pasco, WA 99301

**  All applications must be received before 5:00pm on March 31st.