Business and Finance Officer III

Full Job Description

Position Summary
The Business & Finance Officer III role at Public Health – Seattle & King County offers experienced financial professionals the opportunity to lead complex procurement, and compliance work that directly supports high-impact public health programs.

King County employees generally have access to: leadership development programs, technical training in financial systems (e.g., Oracle EBS, grants management tools), compliance and audit training, project management and process-improvement courses, Equity & Social Justice training, which is a core part of Public Health -- Seattle & King County culture.

Background
This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position typeover the next 6 months.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr.

Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world.

It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities.

With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups.

Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visithttp://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule

Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This position may require weekend work during month-end or year-end close periods. Position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Work Location

The Chinook Building, located at 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

Remote and Onsite Work

The Finance team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building (401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104).

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.

The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.

Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Requirements

• Work with programs, and division finance teams to translate compliance expectations into fiscal transactions.
• Assist the General Ledger/Accounts Payable unit in executing all fiscal adjustments and audit requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement of oversight systems, processes, and development of tools.
• Facilitate preparations for external monitoring visits, reviews, audits, and evaluations and participate as appropriate.
• Assist with Year End and Month End Close processes, taking the lead in reconciling balance accounts.
• Prepare written and oral responses to inquiries from Finance staff, division managers and supervisors as requested.
• Plan, organize and participate in financial and compliance audit assignments to assure compliance and dependability of financial records.
• Provide proficient contribution in allocating Direct Admin Cost and Overhead Cost Allocations.
• Conduct and/or review revenue allocations.
• Maintain records in compliance with applicable requirements.
• When needs arise research current, new and proposed regulatory requirements to determine impact to the department.
• Provide ongoing support to program finance teams by reconciling ledgers, identifying allowable and unallowable charges in the county's financial system for various projects
• Research laws and regulations; review policies and procedures for compliance with state and federal regulations, county code, ordinances, GAAP and GAAS; make recommendations to management on accounting treatments and determinations.
• Coordinate and compliment the Grants and Compliance Management team’s effort to respond to requests from internal and external auditors.
• Compile information for completion of reporting, including reports for management, funders and regulators or auditors.
• Depending on complexity of the request, perform analysis, identify trends and follow-up on opportunities for enhancement.
• Participate and/or provide training and lead various team and committee meetings, as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum Qualifications):

• Demonstrated at least 5 - 8 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, audit, or grant/contract monitoring.
• Experience performing complex accounting tasks and audit engagements, particularly in cost accounting in Government or Nonprofit environment
• Experience with cost and revenue allocations
• Thorough understanding of and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules and proclamations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products with advanced level expertise in Excel.
• Ability to understand funding sources, policies, and program requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with cost accounting as it pertains relevant to 2 CFR 200
• Ability to communicate orally, and in writing with individuals of diverse backgrounds, and at all levels of an organization related to internal and external stakeholders. Experience analyzing and reporting out on complex issues relating to financial and policy compliance
• Demonstrated organizational skills to prioritize multiple work plans that may involve collaboration and facilitation with other staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative, and positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated keen analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills to manage through multiple priorities.
• Valid Driver’s License

The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired):

• College degree in Accounting or Finance or Business Administration
• Experience with account reconciliation
• Experience in monitoring Gift Card and Pcard.
• Experience interfacing with external and internal auditors.
• Demonstrated experience in federal, state, and local audit requirements for grant/contract administration.
• Experienced with various accounting/finance reporting systems Peoplesoft, Oracle/EBS, and other reporting systems.
• Knowledge of governmental and/or nonprofit accounting, budgeting, and finance.
• Experience in leading audit engagement and/or award recipient monitoring site visits strongly desired.

Additional Information

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North" ,we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce.

To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity.

Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards.

We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.To ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

This Career Service position is open to all qualified applicants.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions?(The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

(Please note: Cover letters (remove if not applicable), resumes (remove if not applicable), and additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above).

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer towww.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visithttps://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.

When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description.

This may involve responding at any time, including nights and with possible deployment to locations other than the department.

• If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Union Membership

not represented

Contact

For questions about the application process, contact the Recruiter.