Job Summary
Under general supervision, the Grants Accounting Specialist provides technical accounting, budget and other administrative support for Program Managers, under the direction of the Department Administrative Services Manager. Responsibilities include monitoring, analyzing and maintaining financial transactions for a wide variety of social service programs; tracking revenues and expenditures, and preparing required internal and external financial reports.
The role will form part of the Business Unit that consists of team members from Finance, and Grants and Contracts, and will be required to liaise with the Finance team, Grants and Contracts Team, Department Director, Program Managers and staff, County Auditor’s Office, and other County employees.
Qualifications:
Experience & Education:
Four years of progressive accounting experience, at least two of which are directly related to grant accounting: or
a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Knowledge of: General accounting principals and practices; BARS (Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System for State and Local Governments); computer applications related to financial reporting (database, spreadsheet, word processing); performance and outcome based operations for social service programs; program development and evaluation; research methods and information sources; relevant computer-based systems and applications; principles and techniques of project management; federal and state grant and program regulations, including HIPAA; and OMB circulars; local government operations.
Ability to: Analyze and solve complex problems and explain results in writing; prepare a variety of written reports; interpret, apply, and explain federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations and incorporate them into terms and conditions for subcontracts; establish and maintain effective working relationships; meet deadlines established by granting agencies, including application and reporting deadlines for multiple grants; coordinate with other units (program, finance, contracts) for procurement processes, contract planning, establishing outcomes, and desk review/onsite monitoring; track work, responsibilities and deadlines; work independently in a fast paced environment, managing a heavy workload.
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.