Fiscal Monitor/Auditor (Grant Compliance Analyst)



Job Details

Fiscal Monitor/Auditor (Grant Compliance Analyst)
Employer

Pierce County

Salary

$69,203.98 - $87,954.06 Annually

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Career Service - Full Time

Job Number

18-00176

Department

Human Services

Division

HS-Fiscal Administration

Opening Date

04/11/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Revised: This position is open continuous and applicants that apply before April 29, 2018 will receive first consideration, applicant's that have already applied need not reapply.  

Special Note: This is a grant funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon job performance/evaluation, continued funding of the program and other appropriate County procedures.
 
Pierce County Human Services provides services in four areas: Children & Youth, Parents & Families, Seniors and Adults with Disabilities, Housing & Homeless.
 
Livable Communities
The Department manages federal, state, and local funding. We offer 60+ programs and services in Pierce County.
 
Resilient Individuals
With on-site information and assistance staff, case managers, contract managers, and other professionals, we provide support for a wide range of services. In addition to meeting one-on-one with clients, we contract with local providers to carryout services throughout the County.
 
Strong Families
We work to develop low-income housing, transportation services, and public facilities to support capital improvement projects.
 
Nature and Scope
The Pierce County Human Services Department is seeking a financial professional who can verify accounting records and controls; prepare written reports of findings and conclusions; perform detailed work conscientiously and accurately; and, communicate audit findings pertaining to the specialized field of governmental grants and contracts. Work involves complex compliance, budgeting and accounting functions in accordance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
 
Desired Core Competencies

  • Sound Fiscal Management: Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards. Ability to keep apprised of current and emerging federal and state laws, policies, regulations, methods and procedures with regard to governmental accounting and auditing principles, theories and concepts.
  • Strategic Partner: Strong skills in building alliances and able to collaborate with internal and external customers. Inspire action without relying solely on authority. Adept at handling complex situations.
  • Creativity and Innovation: Ability to generate new, innovative and visionary approaches to problem solving that are effective and responsive. Bring a perspective on emerging and leading trends and best practices.
  • Values: High level of integrity, ethics, transparency and responsiveness.

Position Summary

  • Interpret and comply with the application of generally accepted accounting principles, generally accepted auditing standards, county, state, federal, and department guidelines and regulations.
  • Possess a strong understanding of governmental and federal grant accountingincluding the Uniform Guidance.
  • Conduct fiscal, performance or program audits to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards utilizing Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Generally Accepted Government Accounting Principles.
  • Review accounting records, audit files, policy statements, regulatory directives, state and federal requirements and other operating guidelines to determine compliance with appropriate fiscal monitoring standards.
  • Create check lists and tests as necessary to compare performance with requirements. 
  • Prepare work programs, work papers and draft reports of results of monitoring engagements.
  • Complete pre-audits of contracts to determine methods that will be used in field examination of records, including the preliminary preparation of monitoring work papers, schedules and summaries to be used in the review.
  • Notify the contractor of areas of noncompliance, errors, and exceptions, giving advice and directions for correcting.
  • Conduct engagement entrance and exit conferences, communicating recommendations to management.
  • Identify areas of non-compliance and recommend remedial action.
  • Maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance during regularly scheduled work hours at assigned worksite.
  • Meet travel requirements of the position.
  • Perform other job functions as assigned.
For more detailed information about this exciting opportunity, go to the Grant Compliance Analyst job description.

Qualifications

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business or public administration, or related discipline applicable to the duties of the position and two or more years of experience in governmental accounting, compliance, budgeting or closely related field is required. Additional education and/or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:     
Successful completion of a Washington State Patrol background investigation, in accordance with RCW 43.43, is required prior to employment.

Union membership is required within 30 days for represented positions. A valid Washington State driver's license and reliable transportation is required.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please: Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:     www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
 
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers. Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format you may call Human Resources at (253) 798- 7480, at least two days prior to the need.
 
This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
 
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce. Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled   person.

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Our benefits:

Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave. 
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:

Vacation Accruals:
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.

Military Leave:
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.

Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to ten paid holidays as follows:   


New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25

Personal Holidays:
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Each paid personal holiday accrues on January 1 of each year and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.

Furlough:
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.

Sick Leave:
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.

Insurance Benefits:
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County.  Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses.  Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans.   To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the Pierce County Health Benefits website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan.  This is a supplemental retirement savings program  that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security:
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Miscellaneous Benefits:
Please visit Pierce County's Benefits website for more information.

01
Did you include your resume and cover letter expressing interest in this position?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Please describe your level of education.
  • Less than High School or GED.
  • High School or GED.
  • Some college credits. but not enough for a degree.
  • AA in an unrelated field.
  • AA with major coursework in accounting, business or public administration, or related discipline applicable to the duties of the position.
  • BA in an unrelated field.
  • BA with major coursework in accounting, business or public administration, or related discipline applicable to the duties of the position.
  • MA in an unrelated .field.
  • MA with major coursework in accounting, business or public administration, or related discipline applicable to the duties of the position.
03
Please describe your level of experience in governmental accounting, auditing, budgeting, or closely related field.
  • I don't have any experience in governmental accounting, auditing, budgeting, or closely related field.
  • I have less than 1 year of experience in governmental accounting, auditing, budgeting, or closely related field.
  • I have more than 1 year but less than 2 years of experience in governmental accounting, auditing, budgeting, or closely related field.
  • I have more than 2 years but less than 3 years of experience in governmental accounting, auditing, budgeting, or closely related field.
  • I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of experience in governmental accounting, auditing, budgeting, or closely related field.
  • I have more than 5 years but less than 7 years of experience in governmental accounting, auditing, budgeting, or closely related field.
  • I have more than 7 years but less than 10 years of experience in governmental accounting, auditing, budgeting, or closely related field.
  • I have more than 10 years of experience in governmental accounting, auditing, budgeting, or closely related field.
04
Please describe your experience in auditing or monitoring sub-contractors.
05
Please describe your experience in analyzing and monitoring grant regulations to ensure compliance.

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Employer
Pierce County
Address
Pierce County Human Resources
950 Fawcett Avenue, Suite 200
Tacoma, Washington, 98402
Phone
(253) 798-7480
For Sheriff's Department positions: 253-798-6250
Website
http://www.piercecountywa.org/jobs

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