Accountant
King County Regional Homelessness Authority
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Seattle • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $46 - $63 per hour
About the role
- Prepare, examine, and analyze financial reports and statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with government accounting standards and regulations
- Assist in the development, monitoring, and analysis of budgets for government departments and programs
- Conduct regular reconciliations of accounts, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved
- Stay updated on relevant governmental regulations, accounting standards, and fiscal policies
- Collaborate with departmental managers to forecast financial needs and optimize budget utilization
- Assist in internal and external audits by providing and reviewing financial data
- Conduct financial analysis and performance evaluations to assess effectiveness of government programs
- Identify potential financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them
- Calculate and process employee wages and deductions accurately
Requirements
- Fluency in equity and racial justice concepts and language
- 3+ years of experience working in accounting within a governmental entity or large federally funded non-profit organization
- 3+ years of experience in accounting reconciliation: gathering data, comparing records, identifying and resolving variances, investigating discrepancies
- 2+ years of experience in processing Payroll including timesheets, identifying federal/state requirements and generating reports
- Fund Accounting and fiscal grants management of federal and non-federal funds
- Experience and knowledge in GASB financial reporting and BARS Manual
- Familiarity with agencies, regulations, requirements, and procedures related to the provision and funding of homeless services in King County
- Applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures procurement and/or administration of contracts, grants, leases, loans, or similar agreements
- 2 CFR Part 200, and General Ledger management and maintenance
- Strong quantitative data and financial analysis skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Benefits
- Fully paid health insurance premiums
- Unlimited paid time off
- Access to a state-sponsored pension plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingbudget analysisaccount reconciliationpayroll processingfund accountingGASB financial reportingBARS Manualfinancial analysisGeneral Ledger managementfiscal grants management
Soft Skills
quantitative data analysiswritten communicationoral communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingrisk identificationstrategic developmentattention to detailorganizational skillsadaptability