Salary : $86,843.74 - $110,079.63 Annually
Location : Chinook Building, 401 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2026GM27864
Department: DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division: Adult Services
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C22 : PROTEC17-Staff Finance(DCHS)
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

DCHS seeks for a detail-oriented and motivated individuals to join the Director's Office Finance, Accounting, and Compliance Services team as Business and Finance Officer I (BFO I). This Special Duty/Temporary Limited Term (TLT) position is for 24 months. The role will perform day-to-day accounts payable, budget, and accounting functions that support contracting, invoicing, data integrity, and financial management for programs for the Adult Service Department (ASD) programs. ASD manages the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services levy (VSHSL), the Veterans Relief Fund (VRF), and the Community Service Operating (CSO) funds.

If you thrive in managing diverse tasks, seek opportunities for continuous quality improvement, and are committed to excellent customer service and the King County True North values, please apply!
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 11/3/2026.
APPLICATION PROCESSIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Please Note: This selection process may also be used to create a pool of candidates for current and future career service, term-limited temporary, and special duty opportunities. The pool will be active for 6 months.
WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end 24 months from the stat date, but subject to change dependent on operational need. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with supervisory pre-approval. This position is represented by Protec17.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit and the
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: DCHS 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 the Chinook Building 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 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.

RECRUITER: Greg Mallory,
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Job Duties

• Process accounting transactions including payments, revenue entries, and interfund transfers.
• Answer questions from providers about monthly payment and billing activities.
• Work with confidential financial or client billing information across multiple systems and follow all required privacy procedures.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies to help maintain accurate financial records.
• Support reconciliation of County financial systems with internal tracking tools.
• Assist in preparing financial reports for programs and funding sources.
• Work with program managers to understand their needs and provide useful financial information.
• Help administer and monitor contracts and funding sources.
• Perform basic financial analysis with guidance from senior finance staff.
• Extract and organize financial data using Oracle EBS, Oracle BI, and other internal systems.
• Support department-wide financial tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Knowledge of basic accounting, accounts payable, or budgeting principles.
• Three (or more) years of relevant professional experience.
• Two (or more) years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or accounts payable; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with human service providers and community-based organizations.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Experience with automated financial or accounting systems, such as Oracle/EBS, Hyperion, or Oracle BI.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and IF functions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Knowledge of public sector budgeting or government fund accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience with Oracle/EBS, Hyperion, or Oracle BI.
• Knowledge of King County programs and funding sources.

Supplemental Information
Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Greg Mallory at [email protected].

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
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How many total years of relevant professional experience do you have performing administrative, fiscal, financial, accounting, budgeting, accounts payable, contract administration, data management, or other closely related work?

• I do not have this experience yet.
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

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How many years of professional experience do you have in accounting, finance, or accounts payable?

• I do not have this experience yet.
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 or more years

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What level of education or formal training do you have in accounting, finance, accounts payable, business administration, or another field that included relevant accounting or finance coursework?

• I do not have relevant education or formal training yet.
• I have completed relevant coursework or professional training, but I do not hold a certificate or degree in one of these areas.
• I have completed a certificate or other formal training program that included accounting, finance, or accounts payable coursework.
• I have an associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or another field that included relevant accounting or finance coursework.
• I have a bachelor's degree or highe