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Kitsap County Financial Accounting & Grants Manager in East Port Orchard, Washington
The mission of the Human Services Department is to provide essential services that address individual and community needs, preserve the rights and dignity of those they serve, and promote the health and well-being of all Kitsap County residents.
We provide vital individual and community support services to over 30,000 clients in 12 diverse major program areas, including:
- Housing & Homelessness
- Developmental Disabilities
- Aging & Long-Term Care
- Behavioral Health
- Community Development
- Kitsap Recovery Center
- Pretrial Services
- Substance Abuse Prevention & Youth Services
- Veterans Assistance
- Workforce Employment & Training
- 1/10th of 1% Sales Tax for Mental Health/Chemical Dependency
- 1/10th of 1% Sales Tax for Affordable Housing
The Financial Accounting and Grants Manager is responsible for managing the complex professional level accounting activities for the Human Services Department. Managing a budget of over $71 million dollars, which includes over 500 grants, contracts, and amendments, the position plays a vital role on our leadership team. The position assures compliance with governmental regulations, administrative restrictions on grants, and has complete oversight of all Human Services Federal, State, and local funding accounting and allocation.
Our new team member will work with the Director and with division leaders to prepare financial or budget plans and allocations and will distribute and track grant proceeds to applicable programs to ensure program compliance. The incumbent is responsible for all reporting as required by regulations for auditing purposes.
We work as a team with our community and government partners to provide vital services to our community. Join us in our mission!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
[REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:]{.underline}
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, finance, economics or directly related field and
- Six years of progressively responsible professional experience in grant management, accounting, or financial administration; and
- Three years supervisory or management experience; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the work.
[PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE]{.underline}
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)
- Experience with government accounting
The annual salary for this position ranges from $86,197.29 - $121,794.55. This position offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a pension retirement, and other voluntary benefits.