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Monthly Salary: $4,469-$5,305<\/p>\n
Closing Date: November 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n See application Employment Application 6102019 Fill In<\/a><\/p>\n Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n This position serves as the Financial Analyst under the direction of the Budget Manager. The Financial Analyst is an accounting professional with expertise in various Budget and Accounting functions. This position routinely provides analysis and recommendations on complex, sensitive, and confidential assignments and issues. Provide detailed analysis in support of policy decisions, budget options, compensation, capital improvement documents and costs, projects, grant accounting, ensure coding compliance, administering\/overseeing accounts receivable and accounts payable, assist the Budget Manager with property management, and play a central role in the County\u2019s determination of its mission, functions, and service levels. Works collaboratively with county elected officials, department heads, employees, and citizens.<\/p>\n Examples of Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n In consultation with the Manager and\/or Director, provides advice, interpretation, and counsel to county department heads, elected officials, managers and supervisors regarding regulations, practices and procedures. Also provides interpretation of fiscal operations, policies, procedures, federal and state laws. Performs day-to-day fiscal operations and policies, establishing and improving procedures, forms and systems within the framework of budgeting, accounting and reporting systems for counties as required by the Division of Municipal Corporations of the State Auditor\u2019s Office. Assist Budget Manager with the development and administration of the county budget and budgets for assigned department. Assists with preparation of budgetary adjustment, as necessary. Provides periodic budget progress reports to managers. Assists Budget Manager with compiling financial analysis and trends.<\/p>\n Minimum Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n Knowledge of payroll and accounts payable functions, Excel\u2019s, Power Pivot Tables and Database Tools, State and Federal tax regulations, Washington State Budgeting, Account, and Reporting Systems (BARS), Audit standards and processes, data processing principles and accounting applications. Federal, State and County laws, rules, regulations, Federal and State grant cost accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Principles and Practices of Cash based Accounting, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), modern governmental accounting theory, principles and practices, office tools and equipment and Microsoft Office products.<\/p>\n Ability to perform arithmetic computations accurately and quickly, analyze and interpret Grants & Contract requirements, balance a check book general ledger account, Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, department directors, elected officials and the public, Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups regarding complex or sensitive issues or regulations, compile and analyze statistics, maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information, utilize a personal computer and related software packages to perform word processing, analysis, information retrieval and tracking, meet deadlines and multi task in a fast-paced environment, physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.<\/p>\n Education and Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities, required to perform the job. Application & Selection Process<\/strong><\/p>\n Applicants are required to submit a Mason County Application. The completed application may include additional pages of employment history using the application format, and a resume may be attached. The completed application will be used as the primary document to determine if minimum qualifications are met for this recruitment. Misrepresentation, incomplete, or inaccurate entries may be the cause of application rejection, removal from the employment list, or discharge from county service. Applicants will be screened based upon education and experience, and the top candidates will be scheduled for interviews. Selection factors will include demonstrated knowledge and abilities for the particular position. Only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted. Please read the reverse side for additional information. This selection process may be subject to change.<\/p>\n Return Applications to:<\/strong> Mason County Human Resources Physical Address – 423 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584 humanresources@masoncountywa.gov<\/a> Phone-(360) 427-9670 X 290 Fax-(360) 427-8439<\/p>\n Application Instructions<\/strong> \u2013 Carefully read the posting and note the minimum qualifications and the selection process. Please indicate all relevant education and experience on the application. A County application is always required and is utilized as the primary document to determine if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications. Resumes can be included as a supplement but cannot be used in lieu of completing the application. Applications must be entirely completed, and \u201csee resume\u201d will not be acceptable. Applicants applying for more than one position must complete a separate application for each position. Applications must be signed and dated, and returned to the Human Resources Department on or before the closing date. Completed applications should be submitted or mailed to: Mason County Human Resources, 411 North Fifth Street, Shelton, WA 98584, humanresources@masoncountywa.gov<\/a> . Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than the closing date. Additional materials will not be accepted after the closing date (with exception to mailed applications\/material with postmark by the closing date). Applicants should keep a copy of their completed application and any supplemental pages because they will not be returned nor copied after receipt.<\/p>\n Applicant Qualifications \u2013 All candidates must meet minimum requirements. Often, the most competitive applicants will possess qualifications far exceeding the required minimum. If a large number of applications are received, only the most qualified applicants will be involved in the selection process.<\/p>\n Authorization to Work \u2013 Successful candidates must present documentation proving authorization to work in the United States (as required by federal law).<\/p>\n Work Environment \u2013 Mason County maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits smoking in all County buildings.<\/p>\n \u201cAt-will\u201d Positions \u2013 Some positions are considered \u201cat-will\u201d or at the pleasure of the employer. Therefore, the County does not need to establish \u201cjust cause\u201d or \u201ccause\u201d to terminate the employment relationship. Selection to at-will position does not create or constitute an employment contract or agreement.<\/p>\n Affirmative Action\/Equal Employment Opportunity \u2013 Mason County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran\u2019s status, disability, or any other bias prohibited by federal, state or local law.<\/p>\n Accommodation \u2013 Applicants with a disability requiring accommodation during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 427-9670 Ext. 290.<\/p>\n Health Insurance \u2013 Regular full-time employees and their qualifying dependents are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. Some regular part-time employees may receive the same coverage. Employees may partially contribute premiums depending upon the type of coverage selected.<\/p>\n Paid Leave \u2013 Sick leave, holidays, and vacation are provided in accordance with the County policy or union contracts. Vacation accrual rates increase at regular intervals based on length of service with the County.<\/p>\n Retirement Plan \u2013 All regular Mason County employees are enrolled in the Washington State Public Employee\u2019s Retirement System (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF). 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Associate\u2019s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline and at least two years of applicable experience in governmental accounting or fund accounting position. Preferred qualifications would include a progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting and the Washington State Budgetary Accounting and Reporting System (BARS) in state or local government.<\/p>\n
Mailing Address – 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584<\/p>\n