Finance Support Specialist II

About Us

4Culture is an independent public agency, chartered under state law and King County ordinance in January 2003, after 35 years as the King County Office of Cultural Resources. The ideal candidate for this position champions public support for arts, culture, science, and technology and has demonstrated sustained commitment to advancing racial equity and social justice. As the cultural funding and services agency for King County, Washington, 4Culture works to make the region vibrant. The organization’s five program areas—Arts, Heritage, Historic Preservation, Public Art, and Science and Technology—put public resources to use all over King County.

Guided by a vision of a King County in which every person has what they need to explore and create culture, we’re working to become an actively anti-racist organization. We know that this work is urgent and ongoing; as a public agency, we’re committed to being transparent about our successes and failures. 4Culture is part of the system of white supremacy that has historically disadvantaged Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color. We are working to understand systems of structural racism, dismantle them with the tools available to us, and build up something equitable that supports and recognizes the value in cultural expression of all of people, especially those in King County.

About the Role

We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance Support Specialist II, a Full-Time, Term Limited Employee position (Non-Exempt). The position is anticipated to begin April 1, 2026, and conclude on April 1, 2028. This position will support the Operations department with elements of contracting, accounts payable, customer service, and more. This position will report directly to the Director of Operations.

You will be most successful in this position if:

• You have experience in financial services, grant management or contract management.
• You have experience with and enjoy working with CRM or other data management systems preferably Salesforce but not required.
• You have experience with using Accounting software, Abila MIP preferred but not required.
• You can work both independently and with 4Culture staff, vendors, grantees, and members of the general public in an effective and professional manner.
• You have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet multiple varied deadlines.

Additionally, you will be prepared to take on this role if you have following experience, abilities, commitments, and skills:

Committed to:

• Advancing racial equity and social justice in your work.
• You are committed to using antiracist strategies to expand access to 4Culture funding and support for King County cultural workers and organizations, especially those underinvested in cultural philanthropy and grant-making.
• Building trust, credibility, and collaborative relationships with 4Culture staff and external stakeholders from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent customer service with inclusive communication skills.
• Thoughtful problem solving and technical issue navigation.

Experienced with:

• Financial services, grant management, and/or contract management.
• Detail oriented work, including continuous process improvement, focusing on aligning practices, and ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Collecting and analyzing financial documents and information.

Skilled in:

• Supporting several complex projects simultaneously, often in a deadline-oriented environment requiring creative problem-solving and open communication.
• Coordinating, organizing, and communicating with different audiences for different purposes.
• Using Salesforce or other database software, Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and other relevant administrative software and/or platforms.

Have the ability to:

• Be flexible and navigate ambiguity and unpredictability while remaining responsive to the needs of staff and general public
• Exercise good judgment and maintain discretion.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
• Help meet the logistical needs of the team members this role supports.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner.

Supervisory responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities but may occasionally supervise interns or volunteers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Finance staff with core programs contracts and accounts, including organizing, tracking, and maintaining data sources, fiscal records, and documents.
• Assist Finance team with invoice processing by organizing submitted invoices on a weekly basis and monitoring internal Accounts Payable shared email inbox.
• Support the contracts manager during high volume periods with contract processing tasks.
• Retrieve, file and review documents submitted by external parties for completeness and accuracy, and update 4Culture database.
• Completing first review of staff expense reports/requests for reimbursement to check the math, review backup documents, and communicate with staff.
• Assist with reconciling monthly statements.
• Assist with contacting internal and external parties to request new or corrected documents.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to processing staff payroll.
• Assist contracts specialist in preparing training materials for staff regarding internal Finance policies and procedures.
• Review and assess physical financial records in accordance with 4Culture and King County record retention policies, in coordination with Finance staff and Agency Records Officer.
• Cross-train to provide front desk support ~ 3 hours per week and to serve as primary backup for receptionist position on an occasional/as-needed basis.
• Other Finance and operations tasks or projects as assigned.

4Culture leadership has the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time to ensure the success of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate they have the skills listed above through a combination of their work, education, and life experience as demonstrated in their resume, and cover letter.

• One to three years finance experience or equivalent financial skills in a governmental, non-profit and/or private sector role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Business Administration, Contract Management or related.

Work Environment

• Position works a 37.5 hour work week, Monday-Friday. 
• This position will primarily be onsite 4Culture at 101 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle, WA. Seattle. This position is hybrid (3 days in the office/2 days remote). 
• Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours are required.
• Alternative work arrangements may be considered and will be based on operational needs. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation:

Full pay range is Grade 13: $29.55–$44.20 hourly. Starting range is anticipated to be $33.18–$36.82 hourly. Salary will be negotiated and based on the selected candidate and their experience and includes a competitive package of benefits. It is classified as Regular, Full-Time, non-exempt.

Benefits of Working at 4Culture

Working at 4Culture provides the chance to support and learn from the cultural community that makes King County a vibrant region to live in. Our mission affirms a deep commitment to racial equity as we work with our community to end institutional and structural racism. We work toward this goal, while supporting the physical and mental health of all 4Culture employees. Maintaining an appropriate work life balance is essential to our work, and 4Culture prioritizes staff wellness and the continual evolution of a healthy organizational culture.

The perks of working at 4Culture include:

• A 37.5 work week, flex schedule
• 12 paid vacation days annually, with additional paid vacation accrual after 5 years of service
• 12 days of paid Holiday (including Juneteenth and Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
• Sick leave and 12 weeks of paid Family and Medical Leave after working over 1 year at 4Culture; access to a lactation room.
• Orca transit card
• Attractive comprehensive health insurance package consisting of medical, dental, vision, and basic life and long-term disability insurance for employees.

To Apply

You will need to log in or create a 4Culture account in order to access the application. Apply online no later than Friday, January 23, 2026, 5:00 pm PST.

If you have questions regarding your account or setting up an account, please contact Hello@4Culture.org. Any questions related to your application materials or the position may be sent to Amber Trillo, HR Manager, at 4HR@4Culture.org.

The privacy of applicants will be respected and preserved until the last phase of the hiring process. For example, references will be checked during the process of interviewing the finalists and with the applicant’s knowledge.

No Discrimination in Hiring

4Culture is committed to upholding and promoting equal opportunity in employment. We recognize that diverse perspectives, ideas, cultures, and life experiences of all employees are critical to our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects our residents, meets the needs of the communities we serve, and leverages the power of our employee's individual uniqueness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to creed, age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability unless such limitations are necessary for the performance of the role and no less discriminatory alternatives are available.

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Benefits of Working at 4Culture

Working at 4Culture provides the chance to support and learn from the cultural community that makes King County a vibrant region to live in. Our mission affirms a deep commitment to racial equity as we work with our community to end institutional and structural racism. We work toward this goal, while supporting the physical and mental health of all 4Culture employees. Maintaining an appropriate work life balance is essential to our work, and 4Culture prioritizes staff wellness and the continual evolution of a healthy organizational culture.

The perks of working at 4Culture include:

• A 37.5 work week, flex schedule
• 12 paid vacation days annually, with additional paid vacation accrual after 5 years of service
• 12 days of paid Holiday (including Juneteenth and Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
• Sick leave and 12 weeks of paid Family and Medical Leave after working over 1 year at 4Culture; access to a lactation room.
• Orca transit card
• Attractive comprehensive health insurance package consisting of medical, dental, vision, and basic life and long-term disability insurance for employees.