Fiscal Monitor/Auditor (Grant Compliance Analyst)

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.

• 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.

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.

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.