Financial Analyst

Your application must be completed in detail. A resume will not substitute for a completed Northshore Utility District application form. Beginning with your present or most recent employment, list your work experience history. Limit your history to the last 10 years. Include any periods of self-employment, unemployment, U.S. military service, and any job-related volunteer experience.

Northshore Utility District in Kenmore, Washington is seeking a Financial Analyst.

Pay Range: $97,880 - $128,905 annually

Schedule 9/80 Work Schedule 

Northshore Utility District (NUD) is seeking a Financial Analyst with minimum of 5 years’ experience in an office environment, which includes 2-3 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance. 

We offer competitive wages (75^th percentile of comparable agencies) and prioritize work-life balance and long-term career stability.   Our employees enjoy a flexible 9/80 work schedule, giving you every other Friday off, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and families
• Participation in the Washington State Pension System
• 2% employer match on your deferred compensation 
• $2,000/$4,000 employer funded HRA/VEBA annually (based on medical plan selection)
• AND MORE

This position is open until it is filled, but the first review of applicants begins on October 14, 2025. 

ACCOUNTING, FINANCE AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completion of the annual financial statement.
• Ensuring proper payment and record keeping of debt service accounts.
• Releasing of retainages as necessary.
• Creating Journal entries, preparation, and presentation of monthly internal use financial statements.
• Coordinate the formulation of preliminary and final budget documents, forecast operating expenses and revenues, and development of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Reconciliation of cash accounts (depository, petty cash, travel, payroll) and revolving funds.
• Maintains and reconciles general ledger, utility billing and fixed asset sub-ledger.
• Prepares monthly and annual tax reports.
• Reconciliation and record keeping for District credit card accounts.
• Monitoring and maintaining installment contracts.
• Develop and maintain financial models for specific projects and guide cost analysis by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures. Perform cost analyses of projects and operations as assigned.
• Ensures the District follows Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and state and local regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares King County reports under the sewage treatment contract.
• Monthly excise tax reporting.
• Manage District’s Travel Account checkbook and employee expense reports.
• Preparation of annual closing entries and assistance with annual financial statements.
• Prepare customer documentation for Board of Director review and consideration.
• Provide general purpose backup for Finance Director.
• Assist with annual operating and capital budgets.
• Assist with annual rate resolution development.
• Assist with the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Draft reports and prepare analytical data.
• Draft executive summaries and resolutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Assist with phone and front counter customer service as needed.
• Input monthly miscellaneous and fleet billing.
• Analyze past due, bankruptcy and foreclosure accounts and communicate payment considerations for customers.
• Draft, manage and follow-up payment plans.
• Processes NSF banking items and credit card chargebacks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Communicate appropriately and effectively (written and oral) with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public, etc.
• Display high degree of professionalism and maintain composure in all interactions with others.
• Must consistently communicate tactfully, courteously, and effectively with a variety of people in person, on the phone and via e-mail.
• Customer service techniques and telephone etiquette.
• Possess a clear understanding of billing and collection processes.
• Possess an understanding of budgeting, accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including strong skills in Access or other relational databases.
• Proficient in the use of modern office equipment: printers, copiers, scanners, etc.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexibility in accepting work assignments.
• Ability to plan and set priorities.

• Four-year college degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Planning, or a related field preferred, or
• Five years' experience in an office environment, which includes 2-3 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance, performing analytical tasks and projects.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, water and wastewater systems and municipal financial experience are desirable.

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License preferred not required.