Business Officer II Accounts Receivables SEA22

Triplenet Technologies; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support grant management and fiscal processes. This role involves preparing accounting entries, managing grant billing requests, and ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in GAAP, experience with Oracle EBS, and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while working from home in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about accounting and looking to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and GAAS, with skills in governmental accounting.
• Proficient in financial management systems and grant management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting entries for grants and County-funded projects.
• Support program staff by reconciling ledgers and preparing financial reports.

Skills

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Governmental Accounting

Financial Management Systems

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Microsoft Excel

Oracle EBS Financial Systems

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Oracle EBS

Job description

JOB DUTIES:

1. Prepare multiple accounting entries to move revenues onto correct grants or County-funded projects in accordance with County policy.
2. Participate in the fiscal close process at year-end by identifying the need for accruals (revenue and expenditure), assisting program staff in estimating the value of such accruals under GAAP, and recording these accruals in the County's general ledger system Oracle eBusiness Suite (EBS).
3. Provide ongoing support to program staff by reconciling ledgers, reviewing grant billing requests from program staff, identifying allowable and unallowable charges in the County's financial system for various grants, and preparing financial reports for program staff.
4. Work with program staff and funders to process grant billing requests.
5. Monitor the status of aging receivables, and work with division staff and funders in collection efforts.
6. Perform reconciliations between subledgers within EBS and prepare reconciling journal entries.
7. Prepare award-level and fund-level reconciliations for federal and state reporting. Assist in the annual preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) report, the Schedule of State Financial Assistance (SSFA) report, and with other federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
8. Assist in processing miscellaneous billing requests and other receivables functions in order to support the Accounts Receivable team.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

1. Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
2. Knowledge of and skill in governmental accounting.
3. Knowledge of and skill in applying various financial and accounting principles, practices, and methods.
4. Knowledge of various automated financial management systems.
5. Knowledge of and ability to apply federal, state, and local legislative guidelines.
6. Knowledge of grant management and grant billing requirements for federal, state, and local awards and contracts.
7. Knowledge of and skill in applying theories, principles, and practices of accounts receivable administration.

Skill in:

1. Analytical thinking and problem solving.
2. Utilizing computerized, manual, and automated financial management systems.
3. Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
4. Maintaining effective working relationships and working with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds.
5. Interpreting laws, regulations, agreements, ordinance codes, and resolutions.
6. Creating complex computerized spreadsheets and word processing documents.
7. Evaluating and recommending internal controls.
8. Adjusting to changing priorities and handling multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail.
9. Exercising sound professional judgments in maintaining confidentiality, releasing information, and forecasting consequences of decisions made and recommendations offered.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of accounting structure, policies, and operating programs of County.
2. Advanced aptitude with Microsoft Excel; proficient with Microsoft Access and Microsoft Word.
3. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent education and experience and/or any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the work.
4. Working knowledge of Oracle EBS Financial Systems.
5. Active license holder as a Certified Public Accountant.

Duration: Up to 910 hours
Location: Downtown Seattle (will work from home)
Pay: $39.70 per hour