Business and Finance Officer II

King County•Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Public Health – Seattle and King County Central Finance Accounts Receivable (AR) Team is seeking a Business and Finance Officer II (BFO II). The BFO II position will provide fiscal and accounting support for grant billing, reconciliation, and financial monitoring activities related to federal, state, and local funding sources. This position works closely with program staff, grantors, and internal finance teams to support accurate billing, ensure compliance with grant requirements, and maintain reliable financial records. Under general supervision, the BFO II performs a variety of accounting and analytical duties, including preparing and reviewing grant billings, reconciling financial data, assisting with year-end reporting processes, monitoring receivables, and supporting financial reporting activities. The position is part of a collaborative AR team consisting of multiple BFO IIs, a lead, and a supervisor focused on grant billing and financial compliance.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and basic governmental accounting practices.
Experience reviewing, reconciling, and analyzing financial data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience supporting grant billing, accounts receivable, budgeting, accounting, or other related financial activities.
Ability to interpret and apply financial policies, procedures, and grant requirements.
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reconciliation activities.
Experience using computerized financial systems such as Oracle EBS or similar accounting systems.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial staff.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external partners.
Commitment to equity, social justice, and respectful collaboration with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with federal, state, and local grant billing and financial compliance requirements.
Experience performing grant, project, or fund-level reconciliations in a governmental or public-sector environment.
Working knowledge of Oracle eBusiness Suite (EBS), grants modules, or other enterprise financial systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills include experience using pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis tools.
Experience preparing or supporting SEFA, SSFA, year-end accruals, or other regulatory financial reporting.
Experience reviewing expenditures for allowability and compliance with grant or contract requirements.
Familiarity with billing systems such as ARIBA, ASAP, IPP, or other grantor payment platforms.
Experience identifying and implementing process improvements related to billing, reconciliation, or financial reporting workflows.
Experience working in a collaborative finance or accounts receivable team environment.
Previous experience working in King County, public health, governmental finance, or grant-funded programs.

Responsibilities

Review and process grant billings for federal, state, and local awards.
Submit billing invoices to grantors via email, ARIBA, ASAP, IPP, or other billing platforms.
Enter billing and financial transactions into Oracle eBusiness Suite (EBS).
Prepare and maintain financial reconciliations, including grant billing reconciliations and AR Aging-to-GL reconciliations.
Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with collection follow-up activities.
Review grant expenditures to identify allowable and unallowable charges in accordance with grant requirements and County policy.
Support preparation of award-level and fund-level reconciliations for SEFA, SSFA, and other federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
Collaborate with program staff, grant managers, and internal finance teams to resolve billing and reconciliation issues.
Assist with year-end accruals and related financial close activities.
Maintain organized billing documentation and support audit requests.
Assist with processing miscellaneous billings and other receivable-related activities.
Participate in process improvement efforts to enhance billing, reconciliation, and reporting workflows.