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About The Position

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and federal Uniform Guidance (UG).
• Knowledge of and skill in governmental accounting.
• Knowledge and skill in applying various accounting and financial principles, methods, and best practices.
• Knowledge and skill in applying internal controls at the transaction level and the financial reporting level.
• Knowledge of and skill in learning, understanding, and using various automated accounting and financial management systems as well as preparing and using manual and computerized/electronic data.
• Knowledge and skill in interpreting and applying various federal, state, and local rules, regulations, ordinances, resolutions, codes, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of contract administration.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Skill in written and oral communication as well as organizing materials and presenting them in a clear, concise, and logical manner.
• Skill and proficiency with MS Office Suite, with an intermediate/advanced knowledge of Excel to create, evaluate, and reconcile complex spreadsheets.
• Skill and proficiency in adjusting to competing priorities and managing multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• University-level education with a 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required, OR any equivalent combination of experience and education necessary to successfully perform the duties of the job.
• At least 2 years of professional, progressive responsibility in budgeting, finance, financial accounting, and/or audit required.
• Must be able to drive and hold a valid Washington State driver's license or make independent arrangements for such transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of accounting tasks such as maintaining ledgers, reviewing initial entries, providing information for the budgeting process, collaborating with internal departments to gather information and provide reports, and interact with customers and vendors to resolve questions and concerns.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of significant general ledger and BARS accounts, bank reconciliation, as well as maintenance of the financial system.
• Review and analyze specific accounting policies, procedures, and systems to ensure efficiency and accuracy of the process for cash-basis organizations using GAAP as the underlying guidance.
• Remain current on new and updated financial reporting guidelines set by standard-setting agencies and implement them as part of Library District operations.
• Assist in the development and installation of new accounting and related systems/modules or modifications to existing systems.
• Provide backup support to the Accounting, Finance, and Contracting team as needed.
• Oversee administration and monitoring of grants and contracts related to grants as well as perform grant award setup, monthly contract financial tracking, and contractor/subrecipient monitoring.
• Review monthly contractor invoice packet(s) for accuracy and completeness prior to the invoice being entered into the financial system.
• Review and reconcile monthly internal expenditures for account coding, allowability, matching requirements, and other key assertions for grant-funded projects prior to requesting reimbursement from funders.
• Collaborate with other departments that manage the programmatic operations of grants to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare revenue journal entries related to grant reimbursement requests.
• Remain current on federal, state, and local compliance requirements for grants.
• Prepare annual Schedule of Expenditures of State Financial Assistance and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards with supporting documents for the annual financial statements.
• Assist with training other departments’ staff as necessary regarding post-award grant management.
• Facilitate and meet with awarding agencies as appropriate.
• Assist the Finance Manager with identifying and evaluating leases, subscription-based IT Arrangements, Public-Public and Public-Private Partnerships, and other right-to-use assets/lease-type agreements and transactions.
• Review and reconcile monthly/quarterly known leases/lease-type transactions and update for any additions or disposals.
• Collaborate with other departments that manage the leases/lease-type related assets to gather information needed to prepare and reconcile reports.
• Update and prepare annual lease schedules for financial statement reporting and disclosure.
• Oversee the administration of capital assets, non-capital assets inventory, and other small and attractive assets tracking/monitoring in collaboration with other departments
• Prepare reporting on the various assets/inventories as needed and support other departments for disposal of assets.
• Oversee the administration and collection of cash and cash equivalents from library branches for copy/print services, and lost materials fees.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports, including but not limited to, waived lost materials, cash management tracking, and fees/usage evaluation.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of P-Cards and review P-Card statements of cardholders in Finance to maintain segregation of duties. Provide backup for the primary P-Card reviewer as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Dental coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Employer-paid ORCA Passport card
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Retirement savings
• Life insurance
• Flexible healthcare spending accounts
• Flexible daycare spending accounts