Senior Accountant (BFO II)

Summary The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences.
The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.
King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Finance Section is looking for an enthusiastic, skilled, knowledgeable, and team player to serve as the Senior Accountant, Business Finance Officer (BFO) II for the Behavioral Health and Recover Division (BHRD).
The position is responsible for supporting the Accounting Manager in managing the accounting operations for a large portfolio of government funds with complex federal, state, and local funding sources.
These operations primarily include revenue and accounts payable activities but also include managing the POETA structure, processing journal entries, and coordinating year-end tasks as well as external fiscal and compliance audits.
It plays a key role in ensuring revenues and expenditures are processed and reported accurately, timely, and consistently.
The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Accounting Manager (BFO IV) but will work closely with all other BHRD Finance Units to coordinate division wide accounting processes and provide expert advice and consultation.
The Term-Limited Temporary position is anticipated to end one year after the start date.
If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, the TLT will be as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA).
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications.
An Excel exercise and interviews for this selection process will take place on or around January 15, 2024.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire.
Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, “see my resume” are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive.
Additional Job Information WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end one (1) year after the start date, but subject to change dependent on operational need.
This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not eligible for overtime.
Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.
This position is represented by PROTEC17.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical.
Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather.
For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed.
Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations.
King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.
The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
RECRUITER: Greg Mallory, grmallory@kingocunty.
gov Job Duties Work with provider relations to review agency’s contracts/amendments and update POETA’s universe.
Prepare multiple accounting entries to move revenues onto correct grants or County-funded projects in accordance with County policy.
Participate in the fiscal close process at year-end by identifying the need for accruals (revenue and expenditure), assisting program staff in estimating the value of such accruals under GAAP, and recording these accruals in the County's general ledger system Oracle eBusiness Suite (EBS).
Review expenditures for compliance with grant, contracts, memorandum of agreement, and internal policy and make adjusting entries as needed.
Work with program staffs and funders to process grant billing requests.
Monitor the status of aging receivables, and work with division staff and funders in collection efforts.
Perform reconciliations between subledgers within EBS and prepare reconciling journal entries.
Prepare award-level and fund-level reconciliations for federal and state reporting.
Assist in the annual preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) report, the Schedule of State Financial Assistance (SSFA) report, and with other federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
Assist in processing miscellaneous billing requests and other receivables functions to support the Accounts Receivable team.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Enthusiastic with proven positive track record in dealing with and communicating with multiple stakeholders.
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
Knowledge of and skill in applying various financial and accounting principles, practices, and methods.
Knowledge of grant management and grant billing requirements for federal, state, and local awards, and contracts.
Knowledge of and skill in applying theories, principles and practices of accounts receivable administration.
Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving.
Skill in utilizing computerized, manual, and automated financial management systems.
Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Skill in maintaining effective working relationships and working with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Skill in interpreting laws, regulations, agreements, ordinance codes and resolutions.
Skill in creating complex computerized spreadsheets and word processing documents.
Skill in evaluating and recommending internal controls.
Skill in adjusting to changing priorities and handling multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail.
Skill in exercising sound professional judgments in maintaining confidentiality, releasing information, and forecasting consequences of decisions made and recommendations offered.
Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, public administration or accounting AND five years’ experience in public sector financial management, or any equivalent combination that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job.
Ability to work collaboratively with program managers to secure integrated work products.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS: Knowledge of county programs, funding sources, policies, and requirements.
Advanced aptitude with Microsoft Excel, and proficient with Microsoft Word.
Knowledge of contract administration.
Knowledge of Oracle/EBS and Oracle budgeting and Tableau reporting systems.
Knowledge and experience with Lean practices.
Experience with Medicaid funds and Medicaid programs.
Experience with mental health/behavioral health industry.
Experience with and knowledge of Managed Care Organizations.
Experience with Oracle/EBS, Hyperion, Oracle and Tableau reporting systems.
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.
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