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Summary
Seattle & King County Public Health is seeking a skilled, knowledgeable, and highly motivated team player to serve as the Business and Finance Officer II (BFO II) within the Budget & Finance Section of the Administrative Services Division.
This position will provide oversight on expenditures and the several means of purchasing in the department, lead revenue and cost allocations, create systems for intradepartmental transactions, create and enforce control mechanisms, troubleshoot technical issues, as well as provide required and recurring trainings.
The successful candidate will need to adequately and efficiently analyze data while understanding the rules, regulations and guidelines pertaining to each situation.
CCOMMITMENT 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 visit https://www.
kingcounty.
gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.
aspx This recruitment is to fill a Term Limited Temporary Position that is anticipated to end January 2025.
If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, the TLT will be a as Special Duty Assignment.
Job Duties Collaborate within the team members to plan and implement oversight over various fiscal components of the department.
Review and timely record all fiscal transactions to the King County accounting systems Reconcile assigned funds, accounts or side systems.
Work with programs, and division finance teams to translate compliance expectations into fiscal transactions.
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.
Prepare written and oral responses to inquiries from Finance staff, division managers and supervisors as requested.
Provide proficient contribution in allocating cost and revenue based on predetermined methodologies.
Maintain records in compliance with applicable requirements.
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.
Perform analysis, identify trends, and follow-up on opportunities for enhancement.
Participate and/or provide trainings and lead various team and committee meetings, as required.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Progressive experience in accounting, finance, audit, or grant/contract monitoring in government, public sector, OR non-profit setting.
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules and proclamations.
A degree in accounting, finance, business administration or any equivalent combination of business experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the work.
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.
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 skill to manage through multiple priorities.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience interfacing with external and internal auditors.
Experience in federal, state, and local audit requirements for grant/contract administration.
Experience 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.
Experience leading accounting work.
Who May Apply This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Application Process The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy: NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line or paper application.
Responses to the supplemental questions.
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.
Work Schedule This position is full time and may require occasional onsite work.
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
Work Location Chinook Building, 401 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 Necessary Special Requirements For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.
kingcounty.
gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring.
For tips on interviewing, please visit https://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.
Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
Union Membership This position is represented by Protec17.
Contact For questions regarding this Recruitment please contact, Christina Jamerson - Senior HR Analyst at 206-263-2383, cjamerson@kingcounty.
gov.
Supplemental Information Forbes 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) Employer No 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 Apply If 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.
This position will provide oversight on expenditures and the several means of purchasing in the department, lead revenue and cost allocations, create systems for intradepartmental transactions, create and enforce control mechanisms, troubleshoot technical issues, as well as provide required and recurring trainings.
The successful candidate will need to adequately and efficiently analyze data while understanding the rules, regulations and guidelines pertaining to each situation.
CCOMMITMENT 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 visit https://www.
kingcounty.
gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.
aspx This recruitment is to fill a Term Limited Temporary Position that is anticipated to end January 2025.
If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, the TLT will be a as Special Duty Assignment.
Job Duties Collaborate within the team members to plan and implement oversight over various fiscal components of the department.
Review and timely record all fiscal transactions to the King County accounting systems Reconcile assigned funds, accounts or side systems.
Work with programs, and division finance teams to translate compliance expectations into fiscal transactions.
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.
Prepare written and oral responses to inquiries from Finance staff, division managers and supervisors as requested.
Provide proficient contribution in allocating cost and revenue based on predetermined methodologies.
Maintain records in compliance with applicable requirements.
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.
Perform analysis, identify trends, and follow-up on opportunities for enhancement.
Participate and/or provide trainings and lead various team and committee meetings, as required.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Progressive experience in accounting, finance, audit, or grant/contract monitoring in government, public sector, OR non-profit setting.
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules and proclamations.
A degree in accounting, finance, business administration or any equivalent combination of business experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the work.
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.
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 skill to manage through multiple priorities.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience interfacing with external and internal auditors.
Experience in federal, state, and local audit requirements for grant/contract administration.
Experience 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.
Experience leading accounting work.
Who May Apply This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Application Process The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy: NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line or paper application.
Responses to the supplemental questions.
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.
Work Schedule This position is full time and may require occasional onsite work.
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
Work Location Chinook Building, 401 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 Necessary Special Requirements For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.
kingcounty.
gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring.
For tips on interviewing, please visit https://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.
Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
Union Membership This position is represented by Protec17.
Contact For questions regarding this Recruitment please contact, Christina Jamerson - Senior HR Analyst at 206-263-2383, cjamerson@kingcounty.
gov.
Supplemental Information Forbes 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) Employer No 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 Apply If 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.
• Phone : (206) 263-2383
• Location : 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA
• Post ID: 9005447569
