Business and Finance Officer II

Summary Public Health – Seattle & King County is seeking a term-limited temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Business and Finance Officer II (BFO II) to join its Financial Operations team a part of the Community Health Services (CHS) Division. This position performs complex accounting and financial functions to support the fiscal operations of the CHS Division. The BFO II is responsible for managing financial transactions and reconciliations, grant and contract billing, procurement card (P-card) and prepaid‑cards administration, and patient‑generated revenue accounting. The position ensures fiscal compliance, accurate financial reporting, and timely processing of division‑wide financial activities. Additionally, this position plays a key role in promoting financial controls and equity‑centered fiscal practices. Temporary opportunity. Term‑Limited Temporary (TLT) positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last six (6) months. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources. This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. Special Duty Assignments are open to Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non‑temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment. Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months. Commitment To Equity and Social Justice Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro‑equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti‑racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities. To learn more, please visit Work Schedule Typical work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is an exempt position and is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible. Remote and Onsite Work This position 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 at the Chinook Building located at 401 Fifth Avenue, 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. Job Duties Manage and 27 Best Starts for Kids (BSK) contracts. This task includes monthly billings and quarterly review of subcontractor’s financials to make sure that they comply with the King County Financial policy. Complete contract monitoring assessments includes reviewing financial records, fiscal monitoring data, site visit data, assigning a risk level and making recommendations for entering into a contract with potential subcontractors (or not entering into a contract). Review and process for payment of Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) grant. Audit temp staffing hours and expenditures. Monthly audit of all P-card purchases. Provide guidance and training to p-card users to make sure consistency and accuracy of data entry. Other duties assigned by direct supervisor, BFO III. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of King County programs, funding sources, policies and requirements. Knowledge of federal, state and local audit requirements for grant administration, tax collection and settlement. Desired Qualifications Two (2) or more years of experience with financial management including expense monitoring, billing, procurement, local government budgeting and federal grants management. Knowledge of King County financial applications: Oracle, Agiloft, and BI Publisher. King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action‑oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here . King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice. 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. Necessary Special Requirements The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience. The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. For more information on our selection process, please refer to For tips on interviewing, please visit Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law. Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web‑based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on‑going work. Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations. Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions. When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. Union Membership This position is represented by the Local 17 labor union. Contact If you have questions or would like more information about the recruitment process, please contact Salyse Duckworth, HR Analyst at View email address on click.appcast.io. Benefits King County offers a highly‑competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well‑being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs: Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred‑compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving ProgramEmployee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page. This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr King County, WA