$41.51 - $51.03 Hourly Joint Office of Homeless Services Regular Represented United States of America (Non-Exempt) November 07, 2024

• Maintains the department's largest and most complex grants portfolio.
• Performs complex professional accounting, budgeting, auditing, and support of grants management functions.
• Prepares financial estimates, reports and invoices, for federal, state, and local agencies, internal staff, and private funding sources.
• Conducts comprehensive reviews and reconciliations for all assigned grants, makes corrective entries, and consults with program managers as needed.

• Assists Finance Manager in examining the adequacy of the internal routines and control for the department and maintains internal control documentation as required by Central Finance.
• Collects and analyzes data to detect deficient control, duplicated effort, inefficiencies, waste, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• Researches and interprets laws, regulations, county policies and procedures regarding grants, contracts, and financial compliance issues.

• Under strict time constraints, assists with the department's year-end closing process, prepares account reconciliations, analyzes fund balances, and makes decisions to apply expenditures to unspent revenue in accordance with limitations and restrictions on revenue.
• Make recommendations to management on unspent funds.

• In close coordination with the Finance Manager, assist in the development of departmental policies and business processes.
• Beginning with an assessment of current policies and practices, document existing processes and compare against relevant authority, including County policy, revenue agreements, and/or GAAP and Uniform Administrative Requirements.

• A bachelor's degree and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience.

• Experience In using accounting-related software and financial reporting applications to assemble, manipulate and format data and/or reports.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting and fiscal-related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Experience in the preparation of financial statements, reports, presentations and other communications on complex financial issues.
• Experience in the development of financial policies and procedures to support internal controls.
• Experience related to grant accounting, grant award special conditions and grant reporting requirements.
• Experience with, and commitment to, promoting a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values.
• Ability to analyze data, draw logical conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, customers, and the general public.
• Experience with, and commitment to, advancing organizational equity goals.

• A completed online application
• A resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities.
• A cover letter that expands on your resume, addresses why you are interested in this position and demonstrates how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews
• All finalists must pass a thorough reference check

Dale Cornelius dale.cornelius@multco.us +1 (503) 9395990 6032 - Finance Specialist Senior