Business Finance Officer II

King County•401 5th Avenue - Seattle, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is seeking a skilled and motivated Business and Finance Officer II to support the Homeless Housing and Community Development Division within its Finance and Compliance Services section. Reporting to a Business and Finance Officer III/IV, the position assists with the Division’s daily accounting and budget functions. It provides leadership and support for Accounts Payable, tracks and analyzes expenditures, assists with grant and contract management, helps maintain the operating budget, and supports accounting oversight. The position reviews expenditures with management and project managers to inform strategic program decisions. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. The position works in a hybrid model, with the balance of remote and onsite work determined by business needs. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building in Seattle, Washington. Employees must reside in Washington state within a reasonable distance of the King County worksite and maintain a reliable home workspace and internet connection. A County-issued laptop is provided.

Requirements

Five years of professional experience, including three years focused on finance, accounting, and/or audit environments, or an equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the required skills and knowledge.
Knowledge of budgeting, finance, managerial accounting, and financial accounting.
Advanced knowledge of financial information systems.
Knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of federal, state, and local audit requirements.
Knowledge of contract administration.
Ability to process and reconcile complex financial transactions.
Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivation.
Commitment to racial equity and the King County Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of public-sector budgeting and government fund accounting, including federal and state grant accounting and reporting.
Knowledge of GAAS auditing standards and GAAP accounting principles.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent education and experience.
Experience with EBS Oracle reporting systems.
Knowledge of human service programs, funding sources, policies, and requirements.

Responsibilities

Create accounting transactions, including reviewing and processing invoices, preparing journal entries, and completing other accounting transactions as needed.
Provide leadership and support for Accounts Payable.
Extract, organize, and review financial records, data, and reports from Oracle Enterprise Business Solutions (EBS), Oracle Business Intelligence (BI), and other internal systems to ensure revenue and expenditure accuracy.
Coordinate, prepare, and review budgets; evaluate proposed expenditures and revenues; and conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting.
Process expenditures and revenues, prepare journal entries as needed, and provide detailed reconciliations and financial analysis.
Assist with oversight of accounting and financial reporting systems within the area of responsibility and perform financial and program system audits.
Assist with management and monitoring of contracts.
Participate in developing, reviewing, and implementing financial and other technical criteria for provider contracts.
Assist with department-wide financial management as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.