King County
King County’s Finance and Business Operations Division, Financial Management section, is seeking a
Major Fund Accountant!
This position is located in the County’s central financial reporting team and is assigned one of the County’s largest, most complex agencies to support. In this role, the incumbent has the opportunity to partner with agency staff (accounting and non-accounting professionals alike) as a strategic finance partner to the agency. By gaining an understanding of the business, this position provides high-quality advice regarding the financial reporting impacts of decisions agency staff face, through monitoring ensures proper financial statement presentation of the agency’s activities, and through modeling helps agency staff answer “what if” questions about their business and changes in the economic environment. In some cases, these large agencies produce their own stand-alone financial statements while in others the agency is only presented discretely in the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, or ACFR. In either case, this position prepares the financial statements and supports auditors’ evaluation of their correctness. Additionally, team members at this level are assigned a complex area of accounting in which to become a subject matter expert. Examples include debt, central services cost allocation, or reporting to the State of Washington under the statewide chart-of-accounts (BARS).
Scope of Job Duties:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to: Independently and with minimal supervision, prepare full financial statements and notes for governmental funds on the modified accrual basis of accounting; prepare schedules supporting the statements, and support audits of those financial statements and notes. Review the work of accounting and operations staff for errors and omissions which could lead to material misstatement on financial statements, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for governments in the United States and industry-specific regulatory requirements. Become knowledgeable in the activities of the assigned agency by building collaborative relationships, earning trust, and demonstrating impeccable ethics. Offer high-quality financial modeling and advice on strategy and other matters of importance to the agency. Participate as a team member in the preparation and review of the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, or ACFR including the conversion of modified accrual fund statements to full accrual reporting entity statements if necessary for assigned funds. Prepare concise, organized, written and oral responses to inquiries from agency staff, auditors, colleagues, and the public. Interpret accounting policies, standards, and audit guides to ensure conformity and compliance with legislation and authoritative pronouncements. Develop and recommend process and procedure changes as necessary. Prepare, review, and approve professional accounting activities including chart-of-account changes, revenue recognition criteria, intergovernmental activity, journal entries, and other accounting system configurations. Develop, plan, and complete process improvement projects.
Minimum Qualifications: Experience in governmental accounting / financial reporting, governmental audit experience, or combined professional accounting and auditing experience in a non-governmental setting Expert-level knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for governments in the United States Ability to prepare and review financial statements and associated notes Ability to think critically and perform financial analysis and reporting of complex accounting information requiring high attention to detail Ability to communicate technical accounting information to accountants and non-technical audiences alike as meaningful concepts. Possess a range of leadership and communication skills that enable effective communication with individuals from diverse backgrounds at all levels of the organization, auditors, and customers outside the organization. Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products We would love it if you have: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Management Accounting (CMA) certification, Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) or Master’s Degree in Accounting highly desirable Expert-level knowledge of the pronouncements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Experience with LEAN processes and principles Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools
The Finance and Business Operations Division's mission is to provide exceptional customer value for accounting, procurement, treasury, and small business services. We are actively seeking employees whose behavior is in alignment with our division's core values.
Other Position Information: This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore is not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is represented by Teamsters 117.
The work associated with this position will be hybrid. Typically, one day in office per week with three days in office per week during peak workload, February 15 – April 15.
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. When working remotely employees 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.
The Application Process: A completed King County Application is required. The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification.
We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter
addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
First review of applications will begin on June 26, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact: Caitlyn Prouty, Recruiter Email: cprouty@kingcounty.gov
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. Notice
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Major Fund Accountant!
This position is located in the County’s central financial reporting team and is assigned one of the County’s largest, most complex agencies to support. In this role, the incumbent has the opportunity to partner with agency staff (accounting and non-accounting professionals alike) as a strategic finance partner to the agency. By gaining an understanding of the business, this position provides high-quality advice regarding the financial reporting impacts of decisions agency staff face, through monitoring ensures proper financial statement presentation of the agency’s activities, and through modeling helps agency staff answer “what if” questions about their business and changes in the economic environment. In some cases, these large agencies produce their own stand-alone financial statements while in others the agency is only presented discretely in the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, or ACFR. In either case, this position prepares the financial statements and supports auditors’ evaluation of their correctness. Additionally, team members at this level are assigned a complex area of accounting in which to become a subject matter expert. Examples include debt, central services cost allocation, or reporting to the State of Washington under the statewide chart-of-accounts (BARS).
Scope of Job Duties:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to: Independently and with minimal supervision, prepare full financial statements and notes for governmental funds on the modified accrual basis of accounting; prepare schedules supporting the statements, and support audits of those financial statements and notes. Review the work of accounting and operations staff for errors and omissions which could lead to material misstatement on financial statements, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for governments in the United States and industry-specific regulatory requirements. Become knowledgeable in the activities of the assigned agency by building collaborative relationships, earning trust, and demonstrating impeccable ethics. Offer high-quality financial modeling and advice on strategy and other matters of importance to the agency. Participate as a team member in the preparation and review of the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, or ACFR including the conversion of modified accrual fund statements to full accrual reporting entity statements if necessary for assigned funds. Prepare concise, organized, written and oral responses to inquiries from agency staff, auditors, colleagues, and the public. Interpret accounting policies, standards, and audit guides to ensure conformity and compliance with legislation and authoritative pronouncements. Develop and recommend process and procedure changes as necessary. Prepare, review, and approve professional accounting activities including chart-of-account changes, revenue recognition criteria, intergovernmental activity, journal entries, and other accounting system configurations. Develop, plan, and complete process improvement projects.
Minimum Qualifications: Experience in governmental accounting / financial reporting, governmental audit experience, or combined professional accounting and auditing experience in a non-governmental setting Expert-level knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for governments in the United States Ability to prepare and review financial statements and associated notes Ability to think critically and perform financial analysis and reporting of complex accounting information requiring high attention to detail Ability to communicate technical accounting information to accountants and non-technical audiences alike as meaningful concepts. Possess a range of leadership and communication skills that enable effective communication with individuals from diverse backgrounds at all levels of the organization, auditors, and customers outside the organization. Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products We would love it if you have: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Management Accounting (CMA) certification, Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) or Master’s Degree in Accounting highly desirable Expert-level knowledge of the pronouncements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Experience with LEAN processes and principles Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools
The Finance and Business Operations Division's mission is to provide exceptional customer value for accounting, procurement, treasury, and small business services. We are actively seeking employees whose behavior is in alignment with our division's core values.
Other Position Information: This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore is not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is represented by Teamsters 117.
The work associated with this position will be hybrid. Typically, one day in office per week with three days in office per week during peak workload, February 15 – April 15.
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. When working remotely employees 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.
The Application Process: A completed King County Application is required. The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification.
We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter
addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
First review of applications will begin on June 26, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact: Caitlyn Prouty, Recruiter Email: cprouty@kingcounty.gov
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.
About the company
King County is located in the US state of Washington. Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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