The Finance Department is responsible for and performs the following services for the Fire Authority:

• Accounts Payable
  • Provides accounting services including general accounting, accounts payable, travel and expense accounting and reimbursements.
  • All money matters, expenditures, services, equipment and supplies acquired must be done in accordance with the Authority’s internal purchasing policies and procedures as well as the guidelines issued by the State Auditor’s Office (SAO).
• Audits and Compliance
  • The Authority publishes and files an Annual Financial Report with the SAO which summarizes the financial condition of the Authority and details the previous year’s financial activities.
  • The Authority is audited by the SAO on regular basis and coordinates with the Finance Department to compete the audit.
• Budget
  • Responsible for the preparation, analysis and administration of the Authority's $26 million-dollar annual budget within legal policy and procedural parameters.
• Capital Asset Management
  • Capital Asset Management is the exercise of the Authority's fiduciary responsibilities in regard to supplies and equipment purchased and used by the Authority, regardless of funding source.
• Grants
  • Responsible for administering the financial aspects of grants received by the Authority.
• Payroll
  • Works with Human Resources Department to maintain all payroll records and assist with on-boarding new employees.
  • Produces monthly payroll and benefits for the 120 Authority employees.
• Treasury Services
  • Manages cash and investments with Snohomish County and administers the Authority's banking and external auditing relationships.