King County
Fiscal Specialist III
King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
This position reports to the Finance and Payroll Section of Facilities Management Division within the Department of Executive Services. This Fiscal Specialist III position performs specialized accounting and fiscal services work, such as the processing of permit invoices, accounts payable, account receivables, payroll, and legal and financial documents for Facilities Management Division’s Finance Section.
WHO ARE WE?Through a workforce of over 350 dedicated employees, FMD operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities. The Building Operations Section of FMD maintains approximately 3 million square feet in facilities where King County provides regional services, including the King County Courthouse and District Courts, Maleng Regional Justice Center, King County Administration Building, King County Animal Shelter, and several Public Health facilities. Our facilities range in age from 8 to 100 years, with equipment such as boilers, chillers, DDC controls, ventilation fans, pumps and compressors, and fire/life/safety systems.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE:As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
Responsibilities:Accounts payable operations, including invoice and payment processing, vendor management, independently obtaining budget charge coding, applying payments to established contracts as appropriate, and adhering to internal controls and policies.Expense reporting and reconciliation for multiple projects.Organize, track, code, prepare, process, and maintain data sources, such as invoices, contract documents, electronic retention systems, and other financial, accounting, and fiscal records.Verify accuracy of accounting documentation; identify accounting inconsistencies and errors and prepare corrections.Prepare, review, and approve purchase requisitions and expense reports.Review, research, correct and summarize specialized and technical information from varied sources using spreadsheets and customized database applications.Provide customer service to internal and external customers; communicate established policies, procedures, codes, regulations, and other relevant information via phone, in writing and in person.Perform financial or other numeric work, requiring the application of accepted bookkeeping or basic accounting methods.Process incoming mail and documents; identify and prioritize sensitive matters; maintain confidentiality and professionalism.Collaborate with team members to identify opportunities for process improvements.Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Professional experience processing, reviewing and/or monitoring accounts receivable, accounts payable, and working with automated accounting and payroll systems.Experience interpreting policies and procedures.Knowledge of accounting and higher-level mathematics.Demonstrated intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Products including Excel, Word, and Outlook and other software applications relative to the position.Ability to multi-task, respond to unanticipated requests, and work under pressure within deadlines.Ability to provide clear information, directions, and training to technical and non-technical staff.Demonstrated experience providing effective and quality customer service.Strong organizational and advanced problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Desirable Qualifications:Experience in accounts payable, receivable, and accounting reconciliation.Skill in creating Excel spreadsheets for data analysis including data filters, subtotals, pivot tables, and Vlookup.Knowledge of public sector accounting.Experience with Oracle, PeopleSoft, or other automated financial/payroll systems.Degree in accounting.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.Normal business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.This position is represented by the Teamster L117.
TO APPLYIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact Jessica Mango at
Jmango@kingcounty.gov
or 206-477-9082.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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WHO ARE WE?Through a workforce of over 350 dedicated employees, FMD operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities. The Building Operations Section of FMD maintains approximately 3 million square feet in facilities where King County provides regional services, including the King County Courthouse and District Courts, Maleng Regional Justice Center, King County Administration Building, King County Animal Shelter, and several Public Health facilities. Our facilities range in age from 8 to 100 years, with equipment such as boilers, chillers, DDC controls, ventilation fans, pumps and compressors, and fire/life/safety systems.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE:As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
Responsibilities:Accounts payable operations, including invoice and payment processing, vendor management, independently obtaining budget charge coding, applying payments to established contracts as appropriate, and adhering to internal controls and policies.Expense reporting and reconciliation for multiple projects.Organize, track, code, prepare, process, and maintain data sources, such as invoices, contract documents, electronic retention systems, and other financial, accounting, and fiscal records.Verify accuracy of accounting documentation; identify accounting inconsistencies and errors and prepare corrections.Prepare, review, and approve purchase requisitions and expense reports.Review, research, correct and summarize specialized and technical information from varied sources using spreadsheets and customized database applications.Provide customer service to internal and external customers; communicate established policies, procedures, codes, regulations, and other relevant information via phone, in writing and in person.Perform financial or other numeric work, requiring the application of accepted bookkeeping or basic accounting methods.Process incoming mail and documents; identify and prioritize sensitive matters; maintain confidentiality and professionalism.Collaborate with team members to identify opportunities for process improvements.Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Professional experience processing, reviewing and/or monitoring accounts receivable, accounts payable, and working with automated accounting and payroll systems.Experience interpreting policies and procedures.Knowledge of accounting and higher-level mathematics.Demonstrated intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Products including Excel, Word, and Outlook and other software applications relative to the position.Ability to multi-task, respond to unanticipated requests, and work under pressure within deadlines.Ability to provide clear information, directions, and training to technical and non-technical staff.Demonstrated experience providing effective and quality customer service.Strong organizational and advanced problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Desirable Qualifications:Experience in accounts payable, receivable, and accounting reconciliation.Skill in creating Excel spreadsheets for data analysis including data filters, subtotals, pivot tables, and Vlookup.Knowledge of public sector accounting.Experience with Oracle, PeopleSoft, or other automated financial/payroll systems.Degree in accounting.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.Normal business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.This position is represented by the Teamster L117.
TO APPLYIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact Jessica Mango at
Jmango@kingcounty.gov
or 206-477-9082.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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