Financial Compliance Officer

Snohomish County•Everett, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Snohomish County Human Services Fiscal Team! We have one full-time position in our Administrative Services Division. This role ensures county, state, and federal financial compliance requirements are met for assigned Human Services programs. The position involves timely and accurate budget preparation, financial analysis, and reporting, performed through independent work with support from a collaborative fiscal/administrative team and department leadership.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or other field directly related to professional accounting/auditing work; PLUS, three (3) years professional level experience in a position involving accounting/financial experience; OR, any combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Must pass job related tests.
A valid Washington State Driver's License may be required for employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous professional experience at a government agency is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides financial research and analysis services by determining research methods, interpreting and evaluating financial information; develops findings, conclusions and recommendations and prepares reports as necessary.
Reviews contractor agencies financial records and controls to assess their capability of discharging financial management responsibilities; prepares report on findings and makes recommendations to department management.
Provides technical advice to subcontractor agencies regarding financial systems, audit requirements and related regulatory issues.
Prepares management reports, including cash flow forecasts and analyses related to grant contracts and general operating funds of the Department.
Reviews departmental and/or program activities for compliance with administrative, legislative and legal requirements, policies and procedures.
Assumes full accounting responsibility for specified funds.
Aids in the development of financial policies and procedures to enhance contract effectiveness and standardize accounting recording and classification.
Prepares work papers for annual audits for funds; responds to any findings or recommendations.
Provides information to Certified Public Accounting firms in preparation of required annual audits of subcontractor agencies.
Attends related state, county meetings; acts as liaison with representatives from various state agencies and departments.
Develops and maintains computerized financial management reports for all grant contracts.
May assist grant accountants in determining scope and content of financial projects; provides other department employees with financial procedures and resources.
May prepare assigned sections of the county's annual operating budget for the department in conjunction with management.
May serve as lead and/or provide guidance to Grant Accountants and Accounting Technicians.
Performs special projects as assigned.
Performs related duties as required.