Assistant Accountant

King County; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

King County's Finance and Business Operations Division is seeking a self-motivated SDA/TLT Assistant Accountant to join our team in Seattle. The role focuses on ensuring refunds are properly applied prior to year-end, applying county policies and procedures for accurate accounting.

The position requires accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment, familiarity with Oracle or SAP, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Accounts payable experience in a high-volume processing environment.
• Experience using an automated financial system (Oracle or SAP), preferably Oracle.
• Knowledge of AP policies and applicable regulations (county/state/federal).
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient with MS Office tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Research refund checks to determine issuance reason and accounting.
• Review vendor, payment and accounting records for accuracy.
• Reconcile refund checks against records and documents.
• Investigate discrepancies between refund amounts and system balances.
• Coordinate with agencies to resolve discrepancies.
• Update systems and trackers with refund status and details.
• Prepare reconciliation reports for management.
• Ensure refunds comply with policies and procedures.
• Monitor refund activity and follow up on overdue items.
• Handle confidential financial and vendor information appropriately.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Communication

MS Office

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Oracle EBS

SharePoint

Job description

This recruitment is open to internal (King County) FBOD employees only. This role is expected to last at least 6 months.

King County’s Finance and Business Operations Division, Procurement & Payables section, is seeking a self-motivated SDA/TLT Assistant Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will ensure refunds are accurately and appropriately applied prior to year-end, while applying King County policies and procedures to maintain proper accounting treatment for all refunds. We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented team player who can hit the ground running and contribute to reliable, compliant financial operations.

Scope of Job Duties

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

• Research refund checks to determine the reason for issuance and appropriate accounting.
• Review vendor, payment and accounting records to verify accuracy.
• Reconcile refund checks against accounting records, payment histories, invoices and transaction documentation.
• Investigate discrepancies between refund amounts and accounting system balances.
• Coordinate with other agencies/departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Update accounting system and tracking spreadsheets with refund status and details.
• Prepare reconciliation reports and summaries for management.
• Ensure refund transactions comply with internal policies and accounting procedures.
• Monitor refund activity and follow up on unresolved items within established deadlines.
• Handle confidential financial and vendor information appropriately.

Minimum Qualifications

• Accounts Payable experience in accounting and/or finance which involves working in a high-volume processing environment
• Experience using an automated financial management system, Oracle or SAP, preferably Oracle
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounts payable related policies, as well as county, state and federal regulations
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience using Oracle EBS
• 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 Teamsters 117 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 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. Employees will need to be available and responsive during scheduled work hours and follow FBOD’s hybrid/remote guidelines that include on-camera participation during virtual video meetings.

The Procurement & Payables Section is part of the larger Finance and Business Operations Division portfolio of countywide services. FBOD’s vision “Count on Us” reflects the division’s deep‑seeded commitment to customer success, equity, employee engagement, resource stewardship, and operational excellence.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

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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.

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