Business Finance Officer II

King County; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) seeks a skilled Business and Finance Officer II to support the Homeless Housing and Community Development Division in Seattle, WA. The role oversees daily accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis with a focus on internal controls and contract management.

Hybrid work environment with core onsite presence in Seattle; requires strong communication and collaboration to drive program outcomes and equitable service delivery.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of budgeting, finance, managerial and financial accounting.
• Five years of professional experience with three years focused in finance, accounting, and/or audit environments.
• Advanced knowledge of financial information systems.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GAAS auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Create accounting transactions including review and process invoices, preparation of journal entries, and other accounting transactions as needed.
• Provide leadership and support Accounts Payable
• Extract, organize, and review financial records and reports from Oracle EBS/BI to ensure accuracy of revenues and expenditures.
• Coordinate, prepare, and review budgets and perform detailed financial analysis and forecasting.
• Process expenditure and revenue and provide detailed reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Assist with oversight of accounting and financial reporting systems and audits.
• Assist with management and monitoring of contracts.
• Participate in development and implementation of financial criteria for provider contracts.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Excel skills

Strong communication

Public sector budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Oracle EBS

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.

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 II (BFOII) within the department’s Finance and Compliance Services (FACS) section. This opportunity would support the Homeless Housing and Community Development Division (HHCDD).

The Business and Finance Officer II reports to the Business and Finance Officer III/IV and assists in the management of the daily accounting and budget functions within the Division. This position plays a role of a lead and assisting the Accounts Payable, tracking and analyzing expenditures, grants management, maintaining the integrity of the operating budget, assisting the oversight of the accounting functions and reviews expenditures with management and project managers which helps drive the strategic decision-making process for their programs.

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 December 7, 2026.

WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS:

This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. This position is represented by PROTEC17. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create accounting transactions including review and process invoices, preparation of journal entries, and other accounting transactions as needed.
• Provide leadership and support Accounts Payable
• Extract, organize, and review financial records, data, and reports from the Oracle Enterprise Business Solutions (EBS) and Oracle Business Intelligence (BI) and other internal systems to ensure the accuracy of revenues and expenditures.
• Coordinate, prepare, and review budgets, evaluate proposed expenditures and revenues, and perform detailed financial analysis and forecasting.
• Process expenditure and revenue, prepare journal entries where necessary and provide detailed reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Assist with the oversight of accounting and financial reporting systems in area of responsibility and perform financial and program system audits.
• Assist with management and monitoring of contracts.
• Participate in the development, review, and implementation of financial and other technical criteria for provider contracts.
• Assist with department-wide financial management as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of budgeting, finance, managerial and financial accounting.
• Five years of professional experience with three years focused in finance, accounting, and/or audit environments, or any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.
• Advanced knowledge of financial information systems.
• Knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local audit requirements.
• Knowledge of contract administration.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Knowledge of human service programs, funding sources, policies, and requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience processing and reconciling complex financial transactions.
• Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Commitment to racial equity and the King County Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration and/or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience with EBS Oracle reporting systems

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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.

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