King County Parks is seeking a Fiscal Specialist IV Term - limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) to join the Parks Finance Team!
 
A career in finance is dynamic!  This position offers many opportunities to engage with diverse stakeholders and will challenge you to refine your strengths, increase your adaptability, bolster your innovative and analytical skills, and ensure you are constantly intellectually stimulated.   This position will perform account payable functions, financial work, coordinate information for budget, grant and/or contracts, work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, and other special projects and duties in support of the division’s wide range of business programs.
 
Who We Are:
King County Parks has evolved from 150 acres in 1938 to more than 32,000 acres. Today, our system consists of more than 205 parks, 175 miles of regional trails, and 250 miles of backcountry trails. Our mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. We seek to cultivate strong relationships with community partners to enhance park amenities for all King County residents to enjoy today and for generations to come. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/parks.
 
 And check us out on the socials at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flickr.

Duration: This Term-Limited-Temporary (TLT)/Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position is anticipated to last up one year, with potential of extension up to two additional years.

• TLT: Open to the public and all King County employees 
• SDA: Open to current King County career service or appointed employees who have passed their initial probationary period.

Core Duties:

• Organize, oversee, establish, track, code and maintain data sources such as contracts, budgets, legal documents, and other financial, accounting, and fiscal records. 
• Develop, review, process, and maintain records for accounts payables.
• Perform daily accounting and financial transactions using enterprise resource programs, Oracle Business Intelligence and PeopleSoft.
• Determine accounting inconsistencies and errors; prepare corrections and verify accuracy of accounting reconciliations. 
• Interpret and communicate established policies, procedures, codes, regulations, and other relevant information to all internal and external stakeholders while handling sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
• Provide contract administration support and write, edit, and amend contracts and bid specifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Manage, prioritize, and organize a high volume of assignments and competing tasks with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to carry out assignments independently or work in a team environment.
• Professional experience processing, reviewing and/or monitoring accounts payable, and working with automated accounting systems.
• Experience using enterprise resource programs and MS Office including higher level skill in MS Excel to perform daily accounting and financial transactions.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, codes, laws, policies, procedures, and ordinances as they apply to financial systems.
• Demonstrated skills in providing front line customer service in accounts payable or related accounting field, acting with customers in mind and using discretion, patience, etiquette, and professionalism.

• Knowledge of accounting and financial operations in a governmental or complex environment. 
• Experience providing financial support for grants management. 
• Experience with entering purchase requisitions and reconciling purchase orders that supports procurements.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or a combination of education, training, and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position required.

• Uses financial acumen to interpret and apply understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Balances stakeholders by anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Cultivates innovation by creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Interpersonal Savvy relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Customer Focus to build strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.  
• Communicates effectively by developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of the different audiences. 
• Cultivates innovation by creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
We seek: Individuals who are committed to racial, social and economic equity for ALL people in King County. We welcome applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect and partnership.  
 
Application and Selection Process: Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, cover letter and resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most viable candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position. 
 

• King County application 
• Resume 
• Cover Letter detailing your background and what you can bring to this position 

• 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.