To perform professional financial compliance work and financial support services. Job Duties STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Reviews contractor agencies financial records and controls to assess their capability of discharging financial management responsibilities; prepares report on findings and makes recommendations to department management. Provides technical advice to subcontractor agencies regarding financial systems, audit requirements and related regulatory issues. Provides financial research and analysis services by determining research methods, interpreting and evaluating financial information; develops findings, conclusions and recommendations and prepares reports as necessary. Aids in the development of financial policies and procedures to enhance contract effectiveness and standardize accounting recording and classification. Provides information to Certified Public Accounting firms in preparation of required annual audits of subcontractor agencies. Develops and maintains computerized financial management reports specific to grant programs administered by division. STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES Maintains departmental administrative and program ledgers; monitors and verifies the preparation and classification of accounting entries such an journal vouchers and accounts receivable billings; reconciles department ledgers with the county financial system; researches, finds and corrects errors. Assists in budget development for the department, grant applications and subcontracts; develops revenue and expenditure projections; monitors expenditures and provides budget reports and data to administrators as required. Prepares management reports, including cash flow forecasts and analyses related to grant contracts and general operating funds of the Department. Performs special projects as assigned. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or other field directly related to professional accounting/auditing work; PLUS, three (3) years professional level experience in a position involving accounting/financial experience; OR, any combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Professional experience at a government agency in preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSA valid State of Washington Driver's License may be required for employment. Additional Information Knowledge of:principles, theories and practices of governmental accountingprinciples, concepts and procedures of financial analysisinternal and operational control concepts, techniques and relationshipsfederal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing contract administrationrevenue and expenditure forecasting methods and modelsbudgetary principles, practices and procedures Ability to:work independently with a minimum of supervisionplan and conduct a full range of financial, compliance and operation monitoringorganize facts and present findings, conclusions and recommendations in a clear, concise and logical mannerprepare clear and concise written reportsexercise good judgment and know when to act independently and when to refer situations to a higher authoritywork under pressure and meet deadlinesmaintain the confidentiality of informationread, interpret and apply relevant federal, state and local laws, rules and regulationsunderstand and apply applicable auditing requirements, including OMB 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awardsestablish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, and with the general public SUPERVISION - The employee reports to an Administrative Superior. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through meetings, periodic status reports and results obtained. WORKING CONDITIONS - The majority of the work in performed in the usual office environment with field trips to contractor agencies throughout Snohomish County. Some out-of-county travel may be required.