• Job Description

  Req#: 4469264

  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.

  
  King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
  

  The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is seeking a skilled, knowledgeable, and highly motivated team player to serve as the Business and Finance Officer I (BFO I) within the department’s Finance and Contracts Services Division.

  The BFO I position supports the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) by ensuring both contract and non-contract invoices are processed timely and accurately. This activity is critical to the effectiveness and sustainability of the behavioral health system as community behavioral health providers rely on timely, accurate, and predictable payments from the County. Additionally, this position is relied upon to provide additional financial support to the BHRD fiscal team as needed.

  This position is part of the Accounts Payable team. It reports directly to the Accounts Payable Lead (BFO III) and supports activities across the entirety of the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division. It works closely with internal partners, including other BHRD fiscal staff, the Provider Relations team, and BHRD program staff. It may also work directly with external community behavioral health providers and non-contract vendors.

  This posting will fill 2x Term-Limited Temporary positions anticipated to end 17 months after the start date. If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, the TLT will be as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA).

  WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 5/13/2024.

  APPLICATION PROCESS
  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.
  
  The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

  • NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
  • Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

  Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

  WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end 12/31/2025, but subject to change dependent on operational need. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with supervisory pre-approval. This position is represented by Protec17.

  MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.

  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: Greg Mallory, grmallory@kingcounty.gov

  • Process behavioral health provider invoices to ensure prompt and accurate provider payment
  • Review and reconcile transactions to ensure data integrity
  • Work with the Provider Relations team to address billing or provider issues
  • Support year-end fiscal activities, including invoice deadlines and accrual processing
  • Monitor and report expenditures and/or revenues and perform budget maintenance activities such as forecasting, cost projections, cost summaries, and cash flow analysis.
  • Perform routine and well-defined program and performance analysis. Plan and develop presentation materials as an integral part of analysis and recommendations.
  • Review, analyze, and/or prepare ad hoc analysis as necessary
  • Collaborate with other staff and management in the development and/or review of appropriations and/or ordinances.
  • Collaborate with other staff and management in the development, preparation, and review of financial and operational plans and/or systems.
  • Update and maintain data and other information for projects, databases, budget models and systems.
  • Perform routine financial and program systems audits. Monitor, track, and report audits and project and/or program status.
  • Provide support for the coordination, interpretation, and implementation of applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintain an accounting and/or financial reporting system.
  • Provide support for the management of specific financial and/or investment functions to meet all federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Coordinate the administration of grants and contracts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with program managers to secure integrated work products.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of financial statement analysis and/or compliance audits.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with program managers to secure integrated work products.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Knowledge of Oracle/EBS and Oracle budgeting and Tableau reporting systems or other automated financial management systems
  • Knowledge of contract administration processes
  • Knowledge of revenue collection principles and practices
  • Knowledge of organizational management principles
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Skill in problem-solving, decision-making, and analysis
  • Skill in reading, writing, understanding, and following technical instructions
  • Skill in handling a number of projects or tasks simultaneously

  Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

  • Knowledge of public sector budgeting and government fund accounting, including Federal and State grant accounting and reporting. Knowledge of GAAS auditing standards and GAAP accounting principles.
  • Demonstrated skill in effectively presenting and communicating complex financial and performance information to a wide range of audiences, including non-technical audiences.
  • Knowledge of financial statement analysis and/or compliance audits.
  • Advanced knowledge of Agiloft, Oracle/EBS, and Oracle budgeting.

  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.

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  King County is located in the US state of Washington.

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