Financial Compliance Officer
Job Posting for Financial Compliance Officer at Snohomish County
***This recruitment is for Snohomish County Human Services Department only***
Join our Human Services Team!
We have one full-time position in our Administrative Services Division.
Purpose:
Snohomish County Human Services is hiring one qualified Financial Compliance Officer
About You:
You have the desire to provide excellent customer service to all, including internal department employees and external customers. You enjoy working with numbers, have strong analytical skills, have accounting work experience and knowledge. You pay close attention to detail and take pride in your work. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Position Purpose:
To ensure county, state, federal financial compliance requirements are met for assigned Human Services programs. Perform timely and accurate budget preparation, financial analysis, and reporting through independent work, supported by a collaborative fiscal/administrative team and department leadership.
About Human Services:
The Human Services Department mission is to help all persons meet their basic needs and develop their potential be providing timely, effective human services and building community.
The Human Services Department consists of more than 300 diverse, friendly, and dedicated employees who receive from outstanding benefits and competitive wages. Employees are appreciated and have the opportunity to make a real difference in our community. Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a life-long career with Snohomish County Government.
To Be Considered:
Applicants must electronically submit an application through Snohomish County’s NeoGov site by 11:50 p.m. on the closing date. A resume and cover letter are required. When your application is complete, verify the information and make sure there is nothing missing. Be sure to verify your education and/or experience comply with the minimum requirements section of the posting. Click on APPLY & SUBMIT and then click on CHECK APPLICATION STATUS. If you have problems with your application, please contact NeoGov Application Support at 855-524-5627.
We have one full-time position in our Administrative Services Division.
Purpose:
Snohomish County Human Services is hiring one qualified Financial Compliance Officer
About You:
You have the desire to provide excellent customer service to all, including internal department employees and external customers. You enjoy working with numbers, have strong analytical skills, have accounting work experience and knowledge. You pay close attention to detail and take pride in your work. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Position Purpose:
To ensure county, state, federal financial compliance requirements are met for assigned Human Services programs. Perform timely and accurate budget preparation, financial analysis, and reporting through independent work, supported by a collaborative fiscal/administrative team and department leadership.
About Human Services:
The Human Services Department mission is to help all persons meet their basic needs and develop their potential be providing timely, effective human services and building community.
The Human Services Department consists of more than 300 diverse, friendly, and dedicated employees who receive from outstanding benefits and competitive wages. Employees are appreciated and have the opportunity to make a real difference in our community. Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a life-long career with Snohomish County Government.
To Be Considered:
Applicants must electronically submit an application through Snohomish County’s NeoGov site by 11:50 p.m. on the closing date. A resume and cover letter are required. When your application is complete, verify the information and make sure there is nothing missing. Be sure to verify your education and/or experience comply with the minimum requirements section of the posting. Click on APPLY & SUBMIT and then click on CHECK APPLICATION STATUS. If you have problems with your application, please contact NeoGov Application Support at 855-524-5627.
BASIC FUNCTION
To perform professional financial compliance work by providing financial information, analysis and services to county, state and federal agencies.
- Provides financial research and analysis services by determining research methods, interpreting and evaluating financial information; develops findings, conclusions and recommendations and prepares reports as necessary.
- Reviews contractor agencies financial records and controls to assess their capability of discharging financial management responsibilities; prepares report on findings and makes recommendations to department management.
- Provides technical advice to subcontractor agencies regarding financial systems, audit requirements and related regulatory issues.
- Prepares management reports, including cash flow forecasts and analyses related to grant contracts and general operating funds of the Department.
- Reviews departmental and/or program activities for compliance with administrative, legislative and legal requirements, policies and procedures.
- Assumes full accounting responsibility for specified funds.
- Aids in the development of financial policies and procedures to enhance contract effectiveness and standardize accounting recording and classification.
- Prepares work papers for annual audits for funds; responds to any findings or recommendations.
- Provides information to Certified Public Accounting firms in preparation of required annual audits of subcontractor agencies.
- Attends related state, county meetings; acts as liaison with representatives from various state agencies and departments.
- Develops and maintains computerized financial management reports for all grant contracts.
- May assist grant accountants in determining scope and content of financial projects; provides other department employees with financial procedures and resources.
- May prepare assigned sections of the county's annual operating budget for the department in conjunction with management.
- May serve as lead and/or provide guidance to Grant Accountants and Accounting Technicians.
- Performs special projects as assigned.
- Performs related duties as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous professional experience at a government agency is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Driver's License may be required for employment.KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- the principles, theories and practices of governmental accounting
- the principles, concepts and procedures of financial analysis
- internal and operational control concepts, techniques and relationships
- federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing contract administration
- revenue and expenditure forecasting methods and models
- budgetary principles, practices and procedures
- work independently with a minimum of supervision
- plan and conduct a full range of financial, compliance and operation monitoring
- organize facts and present findings, conclusions and recommendations
- in a clear, concise and logical manner
- prepare clear and concise written reports
- exercise good judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer situations to a higher authority
- work under pressure and meet deadlines
- maintain the confidentiality of information
- read, interpret and apply relevant federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
- understand and apply applicable auditing requirements, OMB 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
- establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, and with the general public
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
Manual dexterity is required for operating computer terminals and other office equipment used in the position. Talking, seeing and hearing are required. There is some walking and sitting associated with this classification.
SUPERVISION
The employee report to an Administrative Superior and the work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through meetings, periodic status reports and results obtained.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The majority of the work in performed in the usual office environment and may include occasional field trips to contractor agencies throughout Snohomish County. Some out-of-county travel may be required.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice
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