Financial Analyst

JOB
Financial AnalystFiscalThe salary for this position is: $6,074 - $8,322 monthly Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is recruiting for a Financial Analyst for our Fiscal Division. As the Financial Analyst, you will provide complex support to the organization in governmental accounting, grants, and contracts, with sub-recipient providers and vendors. You will serve as a key team member in the development of financial information systems, and oversight of various accounting functions and related financial reports. By leveraging your knowledge of governmental grant and contract management, along with a passion for process improvement, you will play a crucial role in improving the overall effectiveness of assigned projects and funds. Some of the essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide financial analysis support for the department, assigned projects and funds, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reportsReview, analyze, develop, and recommend new or improved efficiencies, policies, procedures, and accounting standards, and coordinate their implementationsAnalyze and ensure compliance of complex local, state, and federal standards related to accounting rules and regulations, and grant management; budget development and allocations, allowable costs, direct and indirect costs, and approval of expendituresAssist in developing and maintaining data management and governance for proper evaluation, control, and documentation of assigned programsSupervise and oversee key staff, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and effectively executedMonitor and develop standardized reports for programs, to include cost efficiency and effectivenessConduct periodic internal audit of accounting programs, expenditures, and activities to ensure compliance with state, federal, and any applicable grant or contract requirementsDevelop and compile financial data using various source documentsParticipate in annual and biennium budget processPerform other work as required or assigned, including, but not limited to, a 24/7 response during public health emergency situations and disease outbreak investigations To view the full job classification, click here: Financial Analyst WORKING CONDITIONS: Work Environment: Office setting in Olympia, WashingtonSchedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, with the option of alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote work one day a weekTravel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainingsCustomer Interactions: Daily interactions with Thurston County staff and the public WHO WE ARE: Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is Thurston County’s local health jurisdiction and human services department and is responsible for protecting the health and promoting the well-being of all people who live, work, and play in Thurston County. We value diversity and strive to foster a sense of belonging, honoring the unique experiences, cultures, skills, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of our employees and community. As an agency actively working to address health equity, we aspire for everyone to have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health, regardless of their individual circumstances. Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES: Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensuring that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s lifestyle.Plan for Your Future: As a member of our team, you enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit our Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans website for more information. Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn a minimum of 12 paid vacation days per year in addition to 11 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays. Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County-paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences. Flexible Work Schedules: Some employees may take advantage of alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Why you’ll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capital city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmers markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com. Message to potential applicants: We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field. Additional related experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.Three (3) or more years of increasingly responsible governmental accounting experience including budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, grants and contracts, general ledger, and fixed assetsDepending on area of assignment, one (1) year of supervisory experience may be requiredAbility to utilize a personal computer and related software packages to perform word processing, analysis, information retrieval and trackingKnowledge of federal and state grant regulations as well as cost accounting standards is requiredMust have knowledge of the State of Washington's Budgeting Accounting Reporting System (BARS) regulations governing local governmentsCurrent Washington State Driver's License of have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodationDESIRED SKILLS: Knowledge of local, state, and federal standards related to accounting rules and regulationsExperience with governmental grant and contract management, including risk assessment and sub-recipient monitoringAbility to think critically and make independent judgments based on budgeting and accounting principles Respect and Organizational CultureCreate an environment where employees and partners can safely express needs or concerns and where employees can make and correct mistakesEffectively interact with sensitivity while working with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and lifestylesThrive in a fast-paced, robust organization maintaining a positive work environment CommunicationServe the public in a timely, complete, accurate, and professional manner while ensuring that written and verbal communication is clearly understood by othersMaintain cultural competency to support diverse perspectives in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, programs, and services that affect the health of the communityStrong oral communication for networking and interpersonal relationshipsExcellent written communication including the ability to craft correspondence, reports, and articles or web postings with minimal grammatical and syntax errorsLeadership: Supervise, motivate, and develop employees and team to become more productive and effective in achieving desired goals and career growth while encouraging employee critical reflection; able to give direction without conflictShow fairness and impartiality in interactions; is interested in employee welfare, elicits staff input where feasible; respond to staff suggestions and complaints in a sincere, sensitive, and timely mannerGoal Setting and AccomplishmentUse strategic thinking and planning for goal setting and evaluationEffectively plan, organize, and manage competing priorities and challenges under pressureCreate a sense of mission by articulating and modeling confidentiality, professional values, and ethics with honesty and integrityOperate with a high degree of flexibility, initiative, attention to detail, and commitmentDelegate and use persuasion and negotiating skills for shared responsibility and acceptance of change OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION: Questions about this recruitment? Please contact the hiring team at: PHSS_Hiring@co.thurston.wa.us or (360) 867-2569 This position is: Represented by a unionEligible for benefitsEligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Items required for consideration: ApplicationResumeLetter of interestPossess a current Washington State Driver License or have an appropriate accommodation PLEASE NOTE: The candidate selected for this position is required to show proof of the following immunizations by their agreed upon start date: Measles/mumps/rubella (MMR)Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap/TD) Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement. THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.

Salary : $6,074 - $8,322