Financial Compliance Officer

Financial Compliance Officer

Salary

$86,531.76 - $110,439.00 Annually

Location

Main County Campus-3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00187

Department

Human Services

Division

Human Services Administration

Opening Date

06/12/2026

Closing Date

6/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Join our Snohomish County Human Services Fiscal Team!

We have one full-time position in our Administrative Services Division.

Purpose:

Snohomish County Human Services is hiring one qualified Financial Compliance Officer

About You:

You have the desire to provide excellent customer service to all, including internal department employees and external customers. You enjoy working with numbers, have strong analytical skills, have accounting work experience and knowledge. You pay close attention to detail and take pride in your work. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Position Purpose:

To ensure county, state, federal financial compliance requirements are met for assigned Human Services programs. Perform timely and accurate budget preparation, financial analysis, and reporting through independent work, supported by a collaborative fiscal/administrative team and department leadership.

To Be Considered:

Applicants must electronically submit an application through Snohomish County's NeoGov site by 11:50 p.m. on the closing date. A resume and cover letter are required. When your application is complete, verify the information and make sure there is nothing missing. Be sure to verify your education and/or experience comply with the minimum requirements section of the posting. Click on APPLY & SUBMIT and then click on CHECK APPLICATION STATUS. If you have problems with your application, please contact NeoGov Application Support at 855-524-5627.

About Human Services:

The Human Services Department mission is to help all persons meet their basic needs and develop their potential be providing timely, effective human services and building community.

The Human Services Department consists of more than 350 + diverse, friendly, and dedicated employees who receive from outstanding benefits and competitive wages. Employees are appreciated and have the opportunity to make a real difference in our community. Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a life-long career with Snohomish County Government.

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Snohomish County Human Services strives to be an equitable and trauma-informed department. Our department believes every interaction, procedure, and policy provides an opportunity to build a pathway toward a more resilient and restorative Snohomish County.

BASIC FUNCTION

To perform professional financial compliance work by providing financial information, analysis and services to county, state and federal agencies.

Job Duties

• Provides financial research and analysis services by determining research methods, interpreting and evaluating financial information; develops findings, conclusions and recommendations and prepares reports as necessary.
• Reviews contractor agencies financial records and controls to assess their capability of discharging financial management responsibilities; prepares report on findings and makes recommendations to department management.
• Provides technical advice to subcontractor agencies regarding financial systems, audit requirements and related regulatory issues.
• Prepares management reports, including cash flow forecasts and analyses related to grant contracts and general operating funds of the Department.
• Reviews departmental and/or program activities for compliance with administrative, legislative and legal requirements, policies and procedures.
• Assumes full accounting responsibility for specified funds.
• Aids in the development of financial policies and procedures to enhance contract effectiveness and standardize accounting recording and classification.
• Prepares work papers for annual audits for funds; responds to any findings or recommendations.
• Provides information to Certified Public Accounting firms in preparation of required annual audits of subcontractor agencies.
• Attends related state, county meetings; acts as liaison with representatives from various state agencies and departments.
• Develops and maintains computerized financial management reports for all grant contracts.
• May assist grant accountants in determining scope and content of financial projects; provides other department employees with financial procedures and resources.
• May prepare assigned sections of the countys annual operating budget for the department in conjunction with management.
• May serve as lead and/or provide guidance to Grant Accountants and Accounting Technicians.
• Performs special projects as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelors degree in accounting, business, finance or other field directly related to professional accounting/auditing work; PLUS, three (3) years professional level experience in a position involving accounting/financial experience; OR, any combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous professional experience at a government agency is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid Washington State Drivers License may be required for employment.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• the principles, theories and practices of governmental accounting
• the principles, concepts and procedures of financial analysis
• internal and operational control concepts, techniques and relationships
• federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing contract administration
• revenue and expenditure forecasting methods and models
• budgetary principles, practices and procedures

Ability to:

• work independently with a minimum of supervision
• plan and conduct a full range of financial, compliance and operation monitoring
• organize facts and present findings, conclusions and recommendations
• in a clear, concise and logical manner
• prepare clear and concise written reports
• exercise good judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer situations to a higher authority
• work under pressure and meet deadlines
• maintain the confidentiality of information
• read, interpret and apply relevant federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
• understand and apply applicable auditing requirements, OMB 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, and with the general public

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Manual dexterity is required for operating computer terminals and other office equipment used in the position. Talking, seeing and hearing are required. There is some walking and sitting associated with this classification.

SUPERVISION

The employee report to an Administrative Superior and the work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through meetings, periodic status reports and results obtained.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The majority of the work is performed in the usual office environment and may include occasional field trips to contractor agencies throughout Snohomish County, some out of county travel may be required.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

EEO policy and ADA notice

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.

Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The Countys contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the Countys ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Guide to learn more.

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Following are a series of supplemental questions to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process, your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general on-line application. The employment history and education detailed in your general on-line application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next step of the review selection process, A resume must be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general on-line application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general on-line application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess or can you obtain prior to employment, a Washington State Drivers License, unrestricted except as to vision?

• Yes
• No

03

What level of college education have you completed in accounting, business, finance, or other field directly related to professional accounting/auditing work?

• No degree
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree or Higher

04

What area of study was your degree in?

• No degree
• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Administration or Other Related Subject

05

If your area of study was in another related subject, what area was it in? If it was not, enter N/A.

06

How many years of professional level experience in a position involving accounting/financial do you have?

• No experience to less than one year of experience
• One year to less than two years of experience
• Two years to less than three years of experience
• Three years to less than four years of experience
• Four years to less than five years of experience
• Five years to less than six years of experience
• Six years to less than seven years of experience
• Seven years or more experience

07

How many years of experience do you have reading, interpreting, and applying relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations?

• No experience
• Less than one year experience
• One year to less than two years experience
• Two years to less than three years experience
• Three years or more experience

08

Describe how your education and/or experience has equipped you with the knowledge and abilities necessary to successfully perform the job duties of this position. Be specific please.

09

Describe your experience developing and monitoring a detailed operational budget funder by a variety of funding sources. Be specific with your level of involvement and responsibility. Based on your experience and knowledge, what are the most important factors to consider when developing a budget?

10

Describe your experience preparing projections of revenue and expenditures for a grant program or business activity. What specific tools were used? What variables did you encounter and how did the projection method incorporate variables. How did you communicate the information to management for decision-making purposes?

Required Question

Employer Snohomish County

Address 3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 503

Everett, Washington, 98201

Phone (425) 388-3411

Website http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/2553