Business and Finance Officer I

King County; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is seeking a detail-oriented Business and Finance Officer I to support the ASD programs. The role involves day-to-day accounts payable, budgeting, and financial management for grants and funds, within a 24-month Special Duty/Term-Limited Assignment.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with regular office and telework days, requires 40 hours per week, and reports to the Director’s Office Finance, Accounting, and Compliance

Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Two or more years in accounting, finance, or accounts payable.
• Familiarity with human service providers and community-based organizations.
• Experience with automated financial systems such as Oracle/EBS, Hyperion, or Oracle BI.

Responsibilities

• Process accounting transactions including payments, revenue entries, and interfund transfers.
• Answer questions from providers about monthly payments and billing.
• Maintain confidential financial data across multiple systems and follow privacy procedures.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies to maintain accurate records.
• Support reconciliation of financial systems with internal tracking tools.
• Assist in preparing financial reports for programs and funding sources.
• Work with program managers to understand needs and provide useful financial information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Budgeting principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Oracle/EBS

Hyperion

Oracle BI

Job description

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.

DCHS seeks for a detail-oriented and motivated individuals to join the Director’s Office Finance, Accounting, and Compliance Services team as Business and Finance Officer I (BFO I). This Special Duty/Temporary Limited Term (TLT) position is for 24 months. The role will perform day-to-day accounts payable, budget, and accounting functions that support contracting, invoicing, data integrity, and financial management for programs for the Adult Service Department (ASD) programs. ASD manages the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services levy (VSHSL), the Veterans Relief Fund (VRF), and the Community Service Operating (CSO) funds.

WHO MAY APPLY:

This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 11/3/2026.

WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS:

This is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end 24 months from the stat date, 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:

DCHS works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building at 401 Fifth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

• Process accounting transactions including payments, revenue entries, and interfund transfers.
• Answer questions from providers about monthly payment and billing activities.
• Work with confidential financial or client billing information across multiple systems and follow all required privacy procedures.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies to help maintain accurate financial records.
• Support reconciliation of County financial systems with internal tracking tools.
• Assist in preparing financial reports for programs and funding sources.
• Work with program managers to understand their needs and provide useful financial information.
• Help administer and monitor contracts and funding sources.
• Perform basic financial analysis with guidance from senior finance staff.
• Extract and organize financial data using Oracle EBS, Oracle BI, and other internal systems.
• Support department-wide financial tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of basic accounting, accounts payable, or budgeting principles.
• Three (or more) years of relevant professional experience.
• Two (or more) years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or accounts payable; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with human service providers and community-based organizations.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Experience with automated financial or accounting systems, such as Oracle/EBS, Hyperion, or Oracle BI.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and IF functions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Knowledge of public sector budgeting or government fund accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience with Oracle/EBS, Hyperion, or Oracle BI.
• Knowledge of King County programs and funding sources.

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.