King County
Business and Finance Officer II
King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Salary :
$89,315.20 - $113,214.40 Annually
Location :
Seattle - Regional area, WA
Job Type:
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number:
2024JJ22753
Department:
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division:
WLRD -Water & Land Resources
Opening Date:
11/04/2024
Closing Date:
11/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA:
Exempt
Bargaining Unit:
F3A : L117-P&T
Full- or Part-Time:
Full Time
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 resourcesCollaborate with passionate expertsMake a lasting impact on our environmentSeeking a detail-oriented Business and Finance Officer II
Manage grants and agreementsSupport vital environmental programsGrow your skills in a dynamic teamYour 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 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
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 ofRemote 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 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 ApplicationResumeCover LetterAnswers to Supplemental QuestionsNote: 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 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 , 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 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:
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependentsLife and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependentsRetirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation planTransportation program and ORCA transit pass12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidaysGenerous vacation and paid sick leavePaid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leavesFlexible Spending AccountWellness programsOnsite activity centersEmployee Giving ProgramEmployee assistance programsFlexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on positionTraining and career development programsFor additional information about employee benefits, visit our
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.
01
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.No.
02
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
03
Did you attach the required documents?- Resumeand- Cover Letter
detailing how you meet or exceed the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position, and your experience as it relates to the primary job functions and desired qualifications.
YesNo
04
(500 words or less) Describe up to three instances where you faced conflicting priorities. How did you handle these situations? What methods or strategies did you use to prioritize tasks when dealing with competing deadlines?
05
(250 words or less) Describe a specific experience where you had to find a solution without readily available information or resources. How did you approach it?
06
(250 words or less) Describe a specific experience where you collaborated with multiple teams or departments to collect data from diverse sources. How did you make sure you fully understood the context and significance of the data you were handling?
07
Were you contacted directly by DNRP recruiter Blake B. for this position? (Please note, this question is purely informational and will not be used in the selection process.)
YesNo
Required Question
$89,315.20 - $113,214.40 Annually
Location :
Seattle - Regional area, WA
Job Type:
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number:
2024JJ22753
Department:
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division:
WLRD -Water & Land Resources
Opening Date:
11/04/2024
Closing Date:
11/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA:
Exempt
Bargaining Unit:
F3A : L117-P&T
Full- or Part-Time:
Full Time
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 resourcesCollaborate with passionate expertsMake a lasting impact on our environmentSeeking a detail-oriented Business and Finance Officer II
Manage grants and agreementsSupport vital environmental programsGrow your skills in a dynamic teamYour 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 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
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 ofRemote 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 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 ApplicationResumeCover LetterAnswers to Supplemental QuestionsNote: 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)
,
,
TikTok
,
,
YouTube and
Keeping King County Green News
Sign up for 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 , 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 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:
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependentsLife and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependentsRetirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation planTransportation program and ORCA transit pass12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidaysGenerous vacation and paid sick leavePaid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leavesFlexible Spending AccountWellness programsOnsite activity centersEmployee Giving ProgramEmployee assistance programsFlexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on positionTraining and career development programsFor additional information about employee benefits, visit our
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.
01
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.No.
02
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
03
Did you attach the required documents?- Resumeand- Cover Letter
detailing how you meet or exceed the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position, and your experience as it relates to the primary job functions and desired qualifications.
YesNo
04
(500 words or less) Describe up to three instances where you faced conflicting priorities. How did you handle these situations? What methods or strategies did you use to prioritize tasks when dealing with competing deadlines?
05
(250 words or less) Describe a specific experience where you had to find a solution without readily available information or resources. How did you approach it?
06
(250 words or less) Describe a specific experience where you collaborated with multiple teams or departments to collect data from diverse sources. How did you make sure you fully understood the context and significance of the data you were handling?
07
Were you contacted directly by DNRP recruiter Blake B. for this position? (Please note, this question is purely informational and will not be used in the selection process.)
YesNo
Required Question