Summary

King County’s Finance and Business Operations Division, Procurement & Payables section, is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant!

This position is involved in many areas of accounts payable, including overseeing the AP Special Payment Team, agency interfaces, and special district and construction payment processes. This role will advise staff on the accounting treatment of sales/use tax and other transactions and manage various special projects.

Our ideal candidates is self-motivated, organized and detailed oriented team player looking for a challenging, exciting and fast paced work environment.

Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:

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  Monitor the daily workflow for the AP Special Payment Team to ensure quality work and time standards are being met; reconcile and monitor General Ledger accounts
• Act as Accounts Payable public disclosure coordinator.
• Respond to requests and coordinate the retrieval of information and address questions or problems
• Research analyze and resolve sales tax issues, fraudulent or counterfeit warrants/checks, manual payment voucher processing; process lien and levy requests for supplier accounts; reconcile and monitor requests to ensure processing occurs accurately and as scheduled
• Coordinate and responsible for Content Manager, electronic filing system and archiving records coordination
• Responsible for unclaimed property due diligence & reporting
• Document and assess current processes and implement improvements to controls processes (LEAN)
• Coordinate and assist with audit research efforts and invoice copy requests
• Manage special projects

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated wide range of progressive Accounts Payable experience in all areas from receipt to payment, preferably in a government setting
• Experience using an automated financial management system, preferably Oracle.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Products with a minimum of intermediate skill using Excel.
• 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.

We would love it if you have:

• Experience with project management
• Experience with LEAN processes and principles
• Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools

The Finance and Business Operations Division's mission is to provide exceptional customer value for accounting, procurement, treasury, and small business services. We are actively seeking employees whose behavior is in alignment with our division's core values.
Other Position Information:
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore 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. This position

The work associated with this position will be hybrid with time in office twice a month.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop. When working remotely employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.

The Application Process:
The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification.
A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position. The hiring process may include a skills assessment, phone screen and panel interview.

Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.

If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact:
Caitlyn Prouty, Recruiter
Email: cprouty@kingcounty.gov

Supplemental Information

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True 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.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.

As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:

• submit proof of vaccination, or
• have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.

People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor's Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff's Office, and the Executive Office.

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

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.