Accounts Payable Senior Accountant

Position Description

Vision: Seattle is a thriving and equitable community powered by dependable transportation.

Mission: To deliver a transportation system that provides safe and affordable access to places and opportunities.

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we are recognized across the country for our efforts in combining different modes of transportation to make travel easier and more convenient. As our city grows quickly, we're always thinking about how to make transportation more accessible, safe, affordable, and reliable for people who live in, work in, and visit Seattle. We're passionate about creating an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city for everyone.

We have important jobs to do at SDOT. We look after the city's transportation network, add more bicycle and pedestrian paths, take care of over 240 bridges, and help people get better access to the regional transit system. We're a team of nearly 1,200 hardworking people, ready to serve Seattle's public transportation needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no matter the weather.

SDOT has an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Senior Accountant on our Finance and Administration (FAD) team. Under the direction of the Accounts Payable & Payroll Manager, this key team member assists in managing SDOT’s Accounts Payable unit. The person in this role is responsible for supervising and training Accounting Technicians and providing efficient and accurate high-volume transaction processing to pay vendors on time. You will work closely with the entire Accounting team, all divisions of SDOT, and external auditors. Accounting responsibilities include accruals, general ledger account reconciliations, and tax filings. Come help keep Seattle moving!

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in overseeing SDOT’s Accounts Payable (AP) operations, including providing supervision and training to Accounting Technicians, administering the commercial credit card program, and Public Works and consultant contract invoice review.
• Ensures AP transactions comply with City policies, GAAP/GASB, and any other applicable regulation or contract terms.
• Assists with the implementation and on-going management of Optical Character Recognition software.
• Coordinates with SDOT’s Procurement team to obtain approved purchase orders and completed receipts and with SDOT divisions to obtain coding and approval of non-PO items.
• Develops and maintains an in-depth knowledge of the City of Seattle’s Peoplesoft software, including General Ledger, Accounts Payables, Asset Management, and other related systems and processes.
• Performs monthly and fiscal year-end closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Develops, review, and maintain documentation of AP processes and procedures with focus on internal controls, best practices, and continuous process improvement.
• Coordinates our AP responses, including organized documentation and explanations, to financial and accountability audits by State and Federal agency auditors.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or related field (including satisfactory completion of at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter credit units in accounting with no substitution allowed).
  
  

Experience:

• Three (3) years of professional experience in governmental accounting.
  
  

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

• Extensive experience with an ERP financial reporting system similar to the City’s PeopleSoft 9.2 system, including query writing and report creation.
• Strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standards.
• Excellent organization skills, ability to respond to unanticipated requests, prioritize work, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and written and oral communication skills.
• Customer service focus with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative for anticipating and detecting problems and developing solutions using sound judgment.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Access, and SharePoint.
• Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.
  
  

Additional Information

Other Requirements

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of the work is completed in a City office, and 2 days of the work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.
  
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

• Completed NEOGOV online application.
• Supplemental questionnaire responses
• Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
• Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
  
  

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a potential background check.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The full salary range for this position is $44.61 - $51.95 hourly.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations For People With Disabilities Are Provided On Request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.