Oracle Projects Grants (Functional Analyst III)
Seattle, OR - USA
Job Summary
Summary
The King County Finance and Business Operations Department Financial Systems and Services Team is seeking a highly skilled Oracle Projects/Grants Functional Analyst to play a pivotal role ensuring the accuracy functionality and efficiency of our Oracle EBS this position you will lead the definition and refinement of business requirements enhance project accounting processes troubleshoot complex functional issues across integrated modules and drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. You will also support system testing documentation data analysis and user education making this an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented problem solver who excels at translating technical functionality into clear processes and empowering others through effective training.
The Financial Systems and ServicesTeam supports the Countys Oracle EBS financial system including monitoring and processing system interfaces and imports maintaining systems values and the opening and closing of periods for the Oracle EBS financial modules including General Ledger Projects/Grants Accounts Receivable and Assets. Our team prepares reference materials provides County agencies with training and system research and provides support for Special Districts including journal entries reporting and research.
Scope of Job Duties
- Oversee daily functional performance of Oracle Projects module. Troubleshoot issues related to expenditure processing cost distribution billing events revenue generation and integrations with AP AR GL PO and PeopleSoft.
- Serve as the functional escalation point for complex project accounting issues and document resolutions for knowledge sharing.
- Configure Oracle Projects components such as project templates burden schedules and expenditure types.
- Define refine and document business requirements related to Oracle Projects modules including project setup costing billing revenue recognition agreements and funding.
- Develop and execute test scripts for patches upgrades and enhancements. Validate custom reports interfaces and extensions to ensure accuracy of project costing and billing data.
- Analyze monitor and test system functionality and perform system analysis and data queries.
- Identify improvement opportunities in support of financial systems. Utilize Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to effect positive change for Oracle EBS system users.
- Document and revise standard procedures and flow charts for processes within the Oracle EBS financial modules.
- Assist in the design development and delivery of educational curriculum for Projects/Grants modules Oracle EBS General Ledger and Accounts Receivable modules and related business processes.
- Evaluate current project accounting processes and recommend improvements aligned with Oracle best practices.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience with Oracle EBS Projects/Grants General Ledger and Accounts Receivable. Understanding system interfaces between these modules and how entries are created.
- Experience troubleshooting system issues and resolving issues in project costing billing revenue and integrations.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills as well as skills in gathering manipulating validating and using data from multiple sources with a variety of tools.
- Identify improvement opportunities in support of financial systems. Utilize Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to effect positive change for Oracle EBS system users.
- Experience developing technical and operational written procedures.
- Strong communication interpersonal writing and customer service skills
- Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work
- Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously meet quick deadlines and produce timely and quality work products.
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- Project management experience with system enhancements or changes
- Financial Accounting knowledge
- Data Analytics & SQL Report Development experience
- Experience with LEAN processes and principles
- Experience with SharePoint MS Teams and other collaborative online tools
Position Information:
- Work Site Details:The team 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 King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Seattle Washington 98104.Please reach out for additional details at the contact below.
- Location Requirement:Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule:This position is non exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule every other Thursday comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Union Representation:This position is not represented.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work in our departments 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. Employees will need to be available and responsive during scheduled work hours and follow FBODs hybrid/remote guidelines that include on-camera participation during virtual video meetings.
The Application/Selection Process:The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. A completed King County Application is required. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification including Term-Limited Temporary Special Duty Assignment Short-Term-Temporary and Career Service vacancies.We highly recommend that you provide a resume.A cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position is encouraged as well.The selection process consists of different phases: screening interview virtual interview and if successful pre-hire reference checking. For some positions additional phases may also include skill testing writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.
Each phase is set for a specific day. Different times will be available for those days only. Please reach out to the contact below to confirm dates. Rescheduling interviews may not be possible and may remove you from consideration if unavailable.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However if you cannot apply online go to for other options.If you have any questions or concerns while applying please contact:Michael Castro RecruiterEmail:
Supplemental Information
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Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.Guided by ourTrue North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
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