Treasury Business and Finance Officer (III)

This recruitment is to fill a Term-Limited Temporary position that is anticipated to end in August 2027. If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, it will be a Special Duty Assignment. King County’s Finance and Business Operations Division, Treasury Section, has an exciting opportunity for a special duty Business Finance Officer III on the Property Tax unit through August 2027. We are seeking an individual with strong interpersonal skills, a sharp eye toward accuracy and detail, and an inquisitive eagerness to become an expert in multiple treasury disciplines. As the successful candidate you will work closely with treasury supervisors and team leads to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations, assist with workflow management, and lead teams on core activities and special projects. You will effectively use systems, tools, and analytical thinking to investigate and resolve puzzling payment and account issues, manage your time exceptionally well, and work both autonomously and collaboratively. Periodically you will dedicate your time to directly interacting with the public or external stakeholders to respond to their needs with professionalism, kindness, empathy, and respect. You will coordinate procurement project support for the Property Tax unit and monitor budget to actuals for expenses. Additionally, you will serve as a backup to the Functional Analyst by providing production, technical, and administrative support for all issues related to King County property tax and fees, maintain and validate the accuracy and integrity of accounts in the tax system, triage problematic accounts, and provide quality assurance for tax roll balancing and annual certification activities. Scope of Job Duties Production and technical support for property tax systems and applications including system administration, billing cycle support, reporting, data querying and data analysis. Maintain and validate accuracy and integrity of tax accounts in the tax system; triage problematic accounts; coordinate and provide quality assurance for tax roll balancing and certification activities; liaison with internal and external partners. Proficiently use the many tools, systems, and applications for tax account administration; develop an understanding of end‑to‑end processes and stakeholders involved, thereby expanding analytical thinking, problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills. Recognize, diagnose, and reconcile account and payment irregularities; leverage system knowledge to troubleshoot issues; accurately analyze, research, and resolve property tax payment discrepancies. Act as liaison on legislative matters, between internal and external stakeholders, and for providing system functional support, processing and troubleshooting. Understand and practically apply State statute, King County Code, and internal procedures to effectively administer property tax accounts. Coordinate procurement projects and monitor budget to actuals for internal expenditures. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of statutes pertaining to Treasury Operations. Expert level of technological proficiency using MS Excel; intermediate skill in using other MS Office Productivity tools. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, particularly detailed reporting. Possess strong analytical, problem‑solving, and research skills. Skill in working effectively and cooperatively with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Ability to manage time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products. Skill in researching and making recommendations, conclusions, and decisions. Skill in time management and project management. Skill in assessing the financial impact of alternative decisions. Preferred Qualifications Experience with LEAN processes and principles. Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools. Position Information Work Site Details: The 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 King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104. Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Work Schedule: This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi‑weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40‑hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. During peak busy season (April–May and Oct–Nov), this position will be full‑time in the office 5 days per week. Union Representation: This position is 117 represented. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. Employees will be provided with a county‑issued laptop, must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection, and must be available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Equal Employment Opportunity King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. #J-18808-Ljbffr King County