Business and Finance Officer II

Summary

Protect Nature, Empower Communities!

Join King County's Water and Land Resources Division

Be the Change You Want to See:

• Safeguard our precious natural resources
• Collaborate with passionate experts
• Make a lasting impact on our environment

Seeking a detail-oriented Business and Finance Officer II

• Manage grants and agreements
• Support vital environmental programs
• Grow your skills in a dynamic team

Your expertise can shape our future!

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

About the Role:
The Finance and Administration (F&A) Section is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Business and Finance Officer II to join our finance and admin team. This role will be responsible for a variety of grant accounting, reporting and general accounting tasks, this position will primarily be supporting the River and Floodplain Management Section (RFMS) and the Home Elevation Program. The ideal candidate will have experience with managing state grant and interlocal agreement billing and reporting, financial reporting, and general accounting knowledge, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and the accurate processing of transactions.

About the Team:
The Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) protects, restores, and manages King County's water and land using the best available science, innovation, and collaborating with our partners and the community. WLRD employs scientists, engineers, policy experts, ecologists, and project managers dedicated to protecting the health and integrity of King County’s natural resources, so that they can be enjoyed today and for generations to come. WLRD provides flood control services, stormwater management, and other natural resource management services throughout the county. The division has seven sections - Stormwater Services (SWS), Rivers & Floodplain Management (RFMS), Rural & Regional Services (RRS), Science & Technical Support, Environmental Lab, Hazardous Waste, and Finance & Administration (F&A).

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Business and Finance Officer II , you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resources Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) . Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Interpret Federal, State, and Local grant agreements and analyze eligible expenditures for reimbursement. Prepare and submit grant billings or invoices on a monthly or quarterly basis. Collaborate with project managers and hold monthly meetings to discuss grant billing progress. Prepare standard, ad hoc, and custom financial reports.
  
  
• Collaborate with the grant coordinator and administrative staff to address questions and resolve issues. Assist in the annual preparation of the state and federal grants and financial reporting.
  
  
• Provide comprehensive finance and accounting support to the assigned business unit. Perform quarterly reconciliations of the general ledger for both operating and capital funds. Coordinate with Real Estate Agents on acquisitions and prepare wire transfer for land purchases. Complete capital asset documentation following purchase finalization.
  
  
• Review and report budgeted revenues and expenditures to project/program managers to ensure compliance with budget constraints. Prepare and review accounting transactions to ensure the accuracy of financial data. Monitor and reconcile project and program expenditures and revenues.
  
  
• Prepare and support month-end and year-end financial closing processes, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciling accounts, revenue, and expenditure accruals, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Analyze financial data to identify and resolve discrepancies. General financial report for management review. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and deadlines.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Knowledge of accounting, business, and finance equivalent to that obtained in the earning of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field, or the equivalent.
  
  
• A minimum of three years of experience in financial data analysis, including the preparation of complex accounting reports, performing detailed reconciliation, identify trends, and provide accurate reporting to support decision-making.
  
  
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with experience in month-end and year-end closing, GL reconciliation, financial data analysis, and generating financial reports. Skilled in maintaining data accuracy.
  
  
• Prioritize tasks and work independently; effectively plan, organize, prioritize work daily, often with conflicting priorities to meet deadlines. Ability to carry out assignments independently and in a team environment.
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with experience using functions like pivot table calculation, data validation and conditional formatting, combination of LOOKUP and logical functions, and charts.
  
  
• Demonstrated excellence in financial analytics, including the ability to perform analysis over large datasets from multiple disparate sources and systems. Willingness to learn and curiosity for continuous process improvement.
  
  
• Excellent communication skills combined with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Highly attentive to detail and committed to accuracy.

Competencies You Bring:

• Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Value Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

It Would Be Nice if You Also Bring:

• Experienced in the use of King County financial systems and tools such as Oracle EBS, BI Insights, BI Publisher, etc.
  
  
• Experience with compliance rules and billing procedures for state and federal government grants.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Remote and Onsite Work Details:
  Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically monthly. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work ..
• Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117.

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit the following:

• Complete Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Answers to Supplemental Questions

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jamie Jensen-Young at 206-263-8779 or jjensenyoung@kingcounty.gov.

Discover More About the Water and Land Resources Division: Visit our website .

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News .

Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.

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.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Closing Date/Time: 11/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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• King County Water and Land Resources Division

• 206-477-4800

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