Senior Accountant – Public Sector GAAP & Grants (Hybrid)

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybride; USD 66 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Résumé du poste

The City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development is seeking a Senior Accountant to support GAAP/GASB‑compliant accounting, general ledger, AP/AR, and grant reporting. This hybrid role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and strong communication.

You will analyze financial data using Excel and PeopleSoft, manage journal entries, monitor payments, and help maintain internal controls and desk manuals. The ideal candidate has government accounting experience and can work independently or with a

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter credit units in accounting with no substitution allowed AND five (5) years professional experience in general or governmental accounting.
• An Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related field (requires satisfactory completion of at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter credit units in accounting with no substitution allowed AND four (4) years professional experience in general or governmental accounting.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field (requires satisfactory completion of at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter credit units in accounting with no substitution allowed AND Three (3) years professional experience in general or governmental accounting.

Responsabilités

• Perform complex accounting adjustments and journal entries in compliance with GAAP and GASB standards.
• Monitor Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activity for accuracy; complete grant reporting; and process interdepartmental agreement transactions.
• Review and approve invoice payments, PeopleSoft purchase order payments, and contract encumbrances to ensure adherence to City policies and accounting standards.
• Conduct financial and revenue analyses using Excel and PeopleSoft queries, including forecasting, trend analysis, year-end projections, and budget tracking.
• Partner with the Finance & Accounting Manager and Finance & Operations Director to support budgeting processes and ensure effective cost tracking.
• Implement, update, and monitor internal controls, policies, and procedures supporting grant and contract operations.
• Ensure compliance with fiscal policies, fund source requirements, and accounting standards.
• Participate in developing and maintaining comprehensive desk manuals and standardized procedures.

Connaissances

GAAP knowledge

GASB principles

Excel

PeopleSoft

Public sector accounting

Communication skills

Independent work

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field with 3 years experience

Outils

PeopleSoft

Excel

Description du poste

The City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development is seeking a Senior Accountant to support GAAP/GASB‑compliant accounting, general ledger, AP/AR, and grant reporting. This hybrid role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and strong communication.

You will analyze financial data using Excel and PeopleSoft, manage journal entries, monitor payments, and help maintain internal controls and desk manuals. The ideal candidate has government accounting experience and can work independently or with a