The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.  

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. 

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, “see my resume” are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive.

WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. This position is represented by PROTEC17.

Teleworking Requirement 

The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.  

RECRUITER: Susan Churchill, susan.churchill@kingcounty.gov

• Perform financial and compliance risk assessment analysis for the department’s subrecipient agencies, which under the guidance of the Department Compliance Manager, includes analyzing a variety of financial records, reports, statements, and communicating the results to both financial and non-financial staff.  
• Perform fiscal subrecipient monitoring site visits on behalf of the Department to ensure fiscal compliance with grant/contract requirements, all applicable federal, state, and county regulations, and accounting and financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and County financial management standards.  
• Prepare status reports of current year subrecipient monitoring site visits, and maintain and evaluate trends in agency compliance. 
• Perform detailed review of other department financial and programmatic staff workpapers related to subrecipient monitoring.  
• Provide ongoing feedback and training to fiscal and programmatic staff related to subrecipient monitoring and departmental methodology under the guidance of the Department Compliance Manager. 
• Provide technical assistance to subrecipient agencies for financial related matters under the guidance of the Department Compliance Manager.  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Five years of progressive responsibility in accounting, finance, audit, or project management. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local audit requirements for grant/contract administration. 
• Demonstrated ability of understanding multiple funding sources, policies, and program requirements. 
• Demonstrated experience with automated financial management systems. 
• Demonstrated keen analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills. 
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with external and internal auditors. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally, and in writing with individuals of diverse backgrounds, and at all levels of an organization related to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative, and positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in the development of electronic records or reports needed to document transactions, monitor activities, and compare data from different sources and systems. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook with intermediate/advanced knowledge of Excel.  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or any equivalent combination of business experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work. 
• Experience with Oracle/EBS, Hyperion and Oracle reporting systems. 
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and finance. 
• Experience performing subrecipient monitoring site visits.

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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.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.

As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:

• submit proof of vaccination, or
• have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.