Grant Accountant 2 - Human Services

About the Human Services Department:
Pierce County Human Services is the community and human services arm of the Pierce County government. It is the largest contributor to Pierce County's safety net providing services and funding to nearly 170 agencies and governmental jurisdictions. The department collaborates with its community partners, including other public and non-profit funders and service providers to understand current and emerging community and human services needs. The department strives to create and invest in a comprehensive and integrated regional services system.

We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking here.Why It's a Great Opportunity:  
This is an opportunity to have a closer relationship to the services being provided to county residents. You will supervise and train a team of highly motivated and engaged employees working together to support a livable Pierce County through the establishment and maintenance of comprehensive fiscal processes. You will support recommendations with facts and analysis and interpret rules, laws, policies and procedures within the budget, contracts and grants processes and implementation within Pierce County Human Services.    

Why It's a Great Department:  
Pierce County Human Services is a talented and diverse workgroup with strong and committed leadership with an open door policy at all levels. The department utilizes modernized communication such as social media and newsletters to connect with employees, community and stakeholders.  

How to be Successful in the Role:  
The ideal candidate will have strong accounting, budgeting, leadership and communication skills, appreciate diversity, and enjoy working in a complex, multi-faceted, fast paced environment. You will have the ability to present technical jargon into layman's terms. You will be able to work effectively as a team member, but independently when the needs arise and will have gained and honed these skills in a governmental work setting.

Advanced knowledge of governmental accounting and budget methods and procedures are necessary to succeed in this position. It also requires a strong understanding of the Uniform Guidance, GAAP, and relevant policies, regulations, methods and procedures with regard to grant budgeting, accounting and management.  

Reporting directly to the Financial and Administration Officer, you will have clear goals set for the year and meet weekly to assess progress on tasks assigned and receive feedback.      

Your Future in this Role: 
Your work will directly impact your community and will create a great foundation for future positions within the Human Services Department and Pierce County.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Direct and participate in the establishment and maintenance of comprehensive fiscal processes, procedures and controls for fulfillment of, and compliance with, grant requirements; audit a variety of financial documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with generally accepted accounting principles, and with program regulations, goals, and objectives.
• Maintain and oversee the accounting and budgeting of governmental grants and contracts to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and county requirements.
• Participate in department and division-wide projects.
• Supervise a team of professional accounting staff.  Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and assign, review, and approve the work of subordinate staff.
• Reconcile reports and financial statements; forecast and monitor expenditure rates and identify needs for adjustment.

 A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Recruiting Requirements:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business or public administration, or related discipline applicable to the duties of the position and two or more years of experience in governmental accounting, auditing, budgeting or closely related field is required.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience is highly desirable.
• Additional education and/or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• To be considered, a resume and cover letter must be attached to the application.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Washington State Driver's license or otherwise meet the travel requirements of the position is required. 
• Ability to successfully complete all required background investigations. 

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. 
• Applications without a current resume will not be considered. 
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title. 
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.  

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.
 
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.   Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home? 

Salary : $41 - $52