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 an Accounts Payable Lead, Business and Finance Officer II within the department’s Finance and Compliance Services (FACS) section. This recruitment is only open to current King County employees at this time. Job Duties To be considered minimally qualified applicant must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skills and ability to: 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. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:At least three (3) years of knowledge and experience in budgeting, finance, managerial and financial accounting. Five (5) years of professional experience with three (3) 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. Three (3) years of knowledge and experience in 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. ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION: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. The FACS team 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 Chinook, 401 5th Ave, 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. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. This position is represented by PROTEC 17 (C 22)Classification: Business & Finance Officer IIWHO 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 June 1, 2026. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive. If you have any questions, please contact Phitsamai Xaxouthep, phxaxouthep@kingcounty.gov.