Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

King County Solid Waste Division seeks an Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist to support the Financial Services Unit. You will process AP/AR, reconcile ledgers, and interact with internal and external customers in a hybrid office environment at King Street Center, Seattle.

This full-time position focuses on accurate coding, timely payments, and problem solving to maintain smooth financial operations.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable accounting including balancing, reconciling, and auditing.
• Experience with internal/external customer service.
• Experience using Financial Systems and reconciling revenues.
• Working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, csv downloads, VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Reconcile P-Card Banks, Deposit Accounts, and Site Activity in the Cashiering System and Oracle EBS.
• Audit site paperwork, invoice coding, and expense reports for policy compliance.
• Process travel reimbursements, petty cash, and P-card transactions in Oracle EBS.
• Research and reconcile financial discrepancies, propose corrections, document deviations.
• Reconcile Revenue to General Ledger.
• Handle communications requiring independent judgment; respond to payment, billing, and collection inquiries.
• Utilize systems and tools to facilitate refunds and adjustments; maintain spreadsheets.

Skills

AP/AR accounting

Customer service

Financial systems

Excel

Education

Associate degree or cert in accounting/finance

Tools

Oracle EBS

Job description

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist

Salary

$32.44 - $41.25 Hourly

Location

King Street Center - 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service (Exec)

Job Number

2026JD26325

Department

DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division

SWD -Solid Waste

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

F1A : L117-Admin

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

Summary

This recruitment is open to both internal and external applicants and will be used to fill one (1) Career Service (i.e. regular) and one (1) temporary position for a duration of up to 18 months. The temporary position can either be a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) for eligible career service employees. These positions are classified as a Fiscal Specialist III position.

Join our dynamic team at the Enterprise Services Section (ESS) within the Solid Waste Division (SWD) as an Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist! In this exciting role, you’ll be an integral part of the ESS – Financial Services Unit (FSU), offering crucial financial support across all lines of business within the Solid Waste Division. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with both internal and external customers, all while thriving in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment that truly values your contributions.

This position plays a key role in supporting DNRP Solid Waste’s mission to unite the best talent and deliver exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders. You’ll be part of a team dedicated to continuously improving waste prevention, resource recovery, and waste disposal – making a real impact on the environment and the community!

About this Role

The Financial Services Unit (FSU) is responsible for processing all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, along with general ledger monitoring and maintenance. Working with both internal and external customers, the FSU Staff ensure the flow of business is not interrupted and problem solve when it is. Working in a cost effective, efficient manner, FSU supports the financial stewardship goals of the Solid Waste Division.

About the Team

The King County Solid Waste Division (KCSWD) is at the forefront of transforming waste management in our region, serving the communities of unincorporated King County and most cities within the county. As the lead agency driving the Zero Waste of Resources (ZWoR) initiative, KCSWD is on a mission to reduce the amount of valuable materials sent to landfills by up to 70%. The division operates vital facilities like the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, ten transfer stations, nine closed landfills, and a variety of innovative programs aimed at eliminating waste and pollution, keeping materials in use, and regenerating our natural systems for a sustainable future.

In this role, you’ll join a supportive and collaborative team that values both your professional growth and personal work/life balance. You’ll be working closely with a Supervisor who encourages continuous improvement and fosters a positive, inclusive work environment. As a member of the FSU team, you’ll take on the exciting responsibility of handling all accounts payable and receivable transactions, while monitoring and maintaining the general ledger. By working seamlessly with both internal and external customers, you’ll help ensure smooth business operations, swiftly addressing any issues that arise. Your work will directly support the financial stewardship goals of the Solid Waste Division, contributing to the ongoing success and efficiency of this essential public service!

Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Fiscal Specialist III, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Job Duties

• Reconciliation of P-Card Banks Statements, Deposit Accounts, and Site Activity paperwork to verify accurate recording in the Cashiering System and Oracle EBS
• Audit site review paperwork, invoice coding, and expense reports for compliance with King County financial policies
• Process employee travel expense reimbursements, petty cash, and P-card transactions in Oracle EBS
• Research and reconcile financial discrepancies, propose corrections, documenting deviations from policies and procedures
• Reconcile Revenue to General Ledger
• Personally handle communications and responses which may require independent judgment; respond to customer inquiries including payment, billing, and collection issues
• Utilize various systems and tools needed to facilitate refunds, and payment adjustments; understand, track and adjust accounts as needed; maintain and populate spreadsheets

Qualifications You Bring

• Working knowledge of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Accounting that includes balancing, reconciling, and auditing.
• Experience with internal/external customer service.
• Experience using Financial Systems and Reconciling Revenues.
• Working knowledge of Excel (e.g. pivot tables, csv data downloads, vlookup, etc.). Note: You may be evaluated.

Physical Requirements

This position requires extended durations of sitting and frequent keyboard use.

Competencies You Bring

• Customer Focus– Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Decision Quality – Able to make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Action Oriented – Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Interpersonal Savvy – Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

It Would be Great if You Also Bring

• Associate degree or Certification(s) in accounting, finance or related field
• Experience using the Oracle EBS financial system

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions

Work Location: The ESS 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.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

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 as we transition to the department's 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 and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Work Schedule

This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. Standard office hours are between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.

Union Representation

This position is represented by Teamsters 117 Administrative.