Accounting Project Specialist

Snohomish County•Everett, WA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Snohomish County is hiring an Accounting Project Specialist. This position is a project position in accounts payable to backfill and support our existing staff during a finance software system replacement project. The County has purchased Oracle, and implementation begins in the summer of 2026. Project positions are budgeted to 12/31/2026 but anticipated to continue through the next biennial budget end date of 12/31/2028. Job offers are contingent on successful completion of employment verification and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field; AND, one (1) year experience in a related field; OR, any combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Work related experience may be substituted for the required education or training on a year for year basis.
Must pass job related tests.
Knowledge of best practices and current trends and developments in accounting transaction processes.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws as they apply to specific accounting transactions.
Knowledge of research and data collection techniques.
Knowledge of accounting systems.
Knowledge of computer word processing, spreadsheet and database applications integration.
Knowledge of specialized bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices with an emphasis in payroll, federal/state labor and reporting regulations, AP, AR, cash collections and processing.
Knowledge of labor contracts, departmental policies/procedures, HR Guidelines and other applicable materials.
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
Ability to gather, evaluate and document technical data.
Ability to synthesize research results and use these results as a basis for recommendations.
Ability to implement and apply complex and relevant procedures, laws and labor agreements.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with supervisors, peers, associates, vendors and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages and from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, and other written materials and documents.
Ability to maintain financial records and prepare related reports.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
Ability to conduct complex arithmetical computations with speed and accuracy.
Ability to operate standard office equipment including 10-key.
Ability to fully utilize MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer software.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to apply and use reconciliation procedures.
Ability to independently organize and perform tasks with minimal supervision, and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Assists supervisor in identifying opportunities for process improvement and, as requested by supervisor, independently investigates/researches solution options, including gathering information from in house and external sources.
Drafts recommendations and alternative options for discrete projects; drafts written materials such as reports, letters and memos including, but not limited to identifying, quantifying and reporting potential and actual dollar savings through utilization of an improved process.
Leads or assists in implemention of approved projects; may personally implement less complex individual projects which are part of larger programs.
Provides input to the development of or directly develops requests for proposals and contracts; evaluates responses relative to desired outcomes; may monitor the performance of various contractors; prepares status reports as required.
Prepares training materials and leads user group training covering best practices for utilization of new programs.
Coaches, mentors and supports staff from all county departments/offices as needed.
Answers questions and provides information to county employees and the general public, including county vendors, concerning a variety of programs and issues.
Tracks, reviews, processes and analyzes data from a variety of sources; maintains computer files.
Performs or guides others in the performance of various special project implementations/uses for the division, as assigned by supervisor or business manager.
Performs Accounting Specialist and other duties as assigned.
When assigned to the airport, recommends, reviews, and monitors Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations and Advisory Circulars compliance for the Airport Business Manager.