City of Seattle
Accounts Receivable Senior Accountant
City of Seattle, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Position DescriptionAre you looking for a new challenge in your career? Do you have a solid background in accounts receivable? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has an opportunity for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant for Accounts Receivable. The Senior Accountant performs complex data analysis and reconciliations across multiple systems, develops queries, recommends process improvement, and prepares audit workpapers. The Senior Accountant serves as a team lead for four (4) accounting professionals, reviewing others’ work, and providing constructive feedback. The ideal candidate has a strong working knowledge of GAAP and interprets and applies accounting policies, regulations, and best practices to their work. This position will report to the Accounts Receivable Manager.
About Seattle Public Utilities:
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
Perform complex reconciliations from general ledger to multiple side systems, tracing root cause of issues.
Design complex accounting reports/statements/schedules/queries. Produce documentation needed for audits or requests.
Train, review, and approve the work of two (2) Accountants and two (2) Accounting Technicians.
Partner with internal and external customers to resolve difficult billing or accounting issues.
Provide professional consultation and be able to clearly explain relevant accounts receivable processes, system processes, interpreting and applying accounting policies, GAAP, and internal controls.
Understand the functions within the financial system (PeopleSoft) and side systems.
Develop and review accounts receivable procedures for existing and new tasks related to billing, month-end close, and reconciliations.
Ensure successful monthly and year-end AR close. Compile and ensure accuracy of accruals and create journal entries.
Use Excel in daily work.
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.
QualificationsExperience:
Three (3) years professional experience in general or governmental accounting (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
Education:
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)
Desired Qualifications:
Possess strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), citywide accounting policies, and internal controls.
Possession of the CPA a plus.
Subject matter expertise in Peoplesoft and Paradigm billing systems or other large ERP financial systems. Experience in pulling and manipulating queries.
Experience performing detailed aging report analysis, collections, and recovery.
Experience leading and mentoring other accountants.
Self-starter. Demonstrated ability to jump into complex accounting problems with little direction and work to solve them.
Strong attention to detail, strong analytical and research skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and takes pride in the accuracy, quality, and completeness of work.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across multiple departments and workgroups and work effectively within a multi-cultural workforce serving a diverse customer base.
Proven experience with complex system implementation and upgrades.
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written). Ability to clearly communicate accounting information in non-technical terms.
Strong experience with complex Excel functions.
Additional InformationWorkplace Environment/Telework Expectation:
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Starting November 4, 2024, City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
Who may apply:
The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified 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 full salary range for this position is: $44.61 - $51.95 per hour
This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Dat Nguyen at dat.nguyen@seattle.gov.
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
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Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has an opportunity for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant for Accounts Receivable. The Senior Accountant performs complex data analysis and reconciliations across multiple systems, develops queries, recommends process improvement, and prepares audit workpapers. The Senior Accountant serves as a team lead for four (4) accounting professionals, reviewing others’ work, and providing constructive feedback. The ideal candidate has a strong working knowledge of GAAP and interprets and applies accounting policies, regulations, and best practices to their work. This position will report to the Accounts Receivable Manager.
About Seattle Public Utilities:
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
Perform complex reconciliations from general ledger to multiple side systems, tracing root cause of issues.
Design complex accounting reports/statements/schedules/queries. Produce documentation needed for audits or requests.
Train, review, and approve the work of two (2) Accountants and two (2) Accounting Technicians.
Partner with internal and external customers to resolve difficult billing or accounting issues.
Provide professional consultation and be able to clearly explain relevant accounts receivable processes, system processes, interpreting and applying accounting policies, GAAP, and internal controls.
Understand the functions within the financial system (PeopleSoft) and side systems.
Develop and review accounts receivable procedures for existing and new tasks related to billing, month-end close, and reconciliations.
Ensure successful monthly and year-end AR close. Compile and ensure accuracy of accruals and create journal entries.
Use Excel in daily work.
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.
QualificationsExperience:
Three (3) years professional experience in general or governmental accounting (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
Education:
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)
Desired Qualifications:
Possess strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), citywide accounting policies, and internal controls.
Possession of the CPA a plus.
Subject matter expertise in Peoplesoft and Paradigm billing systems or other large ERP financial systems. Experience in pulling and manipulating queries.
Experience performing detailed aging report analysis, collections, and recovery.
Experience leading and mentoring other accountants.
Self-starter. Demonstrated ability to jump into complex accounting problems with little direction and work to solve them.
Strong attention to detail, strong analytical and research skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and takes pride in the accuracy, quality, and completeness of work.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across multiple departments and workgroups and work effectively within a multi-cultural workforce serving a diverse customer base.
Proven experience with complex system implementation and upgrades.
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written). Ability to clearly communicate accounting information in non-technical terms.
Strong experience with complex Excel functions.
Additional InformationWorkplace Environment/Telework Expectation:
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Starting November 4, 2024, City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
Who may apply:
The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified 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 full salary range for this position is: $44.61 - $51.95 per hour
This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Dat Nguyen at dat.nguyen@seattle.gov.
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
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