Business & Finance Officer I
Business & Finance Officer I
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Summary
Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity in finance or accounting where you can grow contribute to major public transportation projects and work alongside a supportive mission-driven team Metro Transits Capital Division is hiring a Business & Finance Officer I (BFO I) to join our Project Management Office (PMO).
This position is well suited for candidates who are beginning or building a career path toward becoming a senior-level Business & Finance Officer within King County. Youll be part of a collaborative environment that values problem-solving teamwork and public service.
In this role youll work closely with both the PMO and the Project Controls Office (PCO) from day one. The PMO will provide overall supervision guidance and professional development while the PCO will lead initial onboarding and technical training. As you gain experience youll have increasing opportunities to collaborate with PMO leadership and support a wide range of financial functions across the Capital Division. The PCO will remain a key partner especially with regards to your role ensuring timely payment and coordination with KC Payables and vendors.
Recruitment Information:
This recruitment will be used to fill 1 Career Service addition this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service vacancies that may occur in this classification within the Capital Division. The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the time it is established and may be extended or used at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Who may apply:
We welcome applications from all interested candidates including current King County employees and the public. Please refer to the Supplemental Information section of this job bulletin for the required application materials.
Questions If you have questions regarding this position or recruitment please contact Angela Alcaraz Sr. Talent Advisor at .
Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County this role you will apply equity and social justice principles (ESJ) that exemplify shared values behaviors and practices to all aspects of the work.
- Coordinate all aspects of accounts payable operations including invoice and payment processing vendor managementindependently obtaining budget charge coding (e.g. POETA) applying payments to established contracts as appropriate and adhering to department division and unit internal controls procedures and policies.
- Organize track code prepare processand maintain data sources such as invoices contract documents and other financial accounting and fiscal records in department systems.
- Verifyaccuracy of accounting documentation; identify accounting inconsistencies and errors and preparing and/or recommend corrections.
- Assist in moving ledger entries as directed.
- Coordinate with and respond to inquiries from customers and King County Accounts Payables regarding vendor payments.
- Preparereviewandsubmit purchaserequisitionsandexpensereports in the Countys system(s) of record.
- PerformfinancialorothernumericworkrequiringtheapplicationofGenerally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP).
- Participate in development of department division or unit internal controls procedures policies including standard work and associated tools or resources.
- Provide occasional ad hoc support to customers seeking assistance with goods and services contracting and/or purchasing consistent with Department Division and County policies procedures and guides.
- Support annual year-end activities including accruals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of one year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in financial operations within a large organization. Relevant areas may include budgeting financial planning forecasting reporting procurement and/or payroll administration.
- Experience working with enterprise financial systems such as Oracle EBS JD Edwards or SAP.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with intermediate to advanced skills in Excel (e.g. pivot tables formulas data analysis).
- Ability to interpret and adhere to government and public sector financial policies procedures and compliance standards.
- Demonstrated experience preparing financial reports and statements including reconciliations and budget tracking.
- Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) bookkeeping and accounting practices.
- Understanding of public purchasing policies and procurement procedures.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to verify troubleshoot and resolve accounting discrepancies and payment issues.
- Capable of processing and reviewing vendor invoices independently with accuracy and timeliness.
- Effective time management and task prioritization skills in a fast-paces matrixed work environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines like planners engineers and project managers.
- Experience building and maintaining trusting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
- Proven customer service experience with increasing responsibility in professional finance or administrative support roles.
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of and experience with King County Metro systems processes and analytical/reporting tools (P-Card Procurement POETA coding systems).
- Experience and/or training specific to public sector and/or transit organization financials.
Supplemental Information
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 Angela Alcaraz Sr. Talent Advisor at .
Required Application Materials:
- Submit an online application through our careers site. Update your application with all relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary) including detailed job duties dates of employment and clear explanations for reasons for leaving.
- Attach a resume.
- Attach a cover letter that highlights how your experience knowledge and skills align with the positions responsibilities. Your cover letter should also clearly articulate your interest in this position.
- Thoroughly respond to all required Supplemental Questions within the application.
Please visit this page if you need assistance with your application need links to Career Support Services and for Application FAQs -Find a job with us - King County Washington.
Selection Process:
Applications and required documents will be reviewed for clarity thoroughness competitiveness and writing skills. Your application must confirm and support your answers to the supplemental questions and any experience mentioned in your resume. If responses cannot be validated within your application or if applications are missing the required materials listed in this job announcement candidates may be removed from consideration.
The most competitive candidates may be asked to participate in one or more panel interviews. Final scores may be weighted to consider overall application materials relevant experience and interview scores. Offers and start dates will be finalized after completing any required pre-employment screenings such as reference checks and/or internal record reviews.
Work Schedule:
Our regular business hours are 40 hours per week Monday through Friday. However work outside of these hours may occasionally be required. This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay. We may also consider flexible hours.
Work Location:
The main work site associated with this position is King Street Center 201 S. Jackson St Seattle WA 98104.
Telecommuting Requirement:
This is a hybrid role requiring a combination of remote and onsite work at various King County facilities. Employees are expected to work onsite at least one day per week though this requirement may be subject to change. A County-issued laptop will be provided and employees must maintain a dedicated workspace with reliable internet access to perform their duties efficiently and remain accessible during scheduled work hours.
Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a county worksite.
Union Membership:This position is represented by TEA
Class Code:Business and Finance Officer I
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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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
