Accounting Technician III-BU

City of Seattle•98119, WA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value. Equity & Inclusion: Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs and facilities. Our Commitment: SPR commits to Our City Values, Workplace Expectations , and Racial Equity and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We support and hold ourselves accountable by striving to eliminate barriers to access and provide employees with equitable opportunities for professional growth and advancement. About The Position: Seattle Parks and Recreation is recruiting for an Accounting Technician III with experience in supporting Accounts Payable (A/P). We are seeking an individual with professionalism and integrity to bring a great attitude, excellent customer service and have a good knowledge base and experience in accounting, attentive to detail, and the ability to demonstrate their skills to perform the full range of functions. The Accounting Technician III will provide financial, clerical and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment of invoices under his or her control. In addition, the position will perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions.

Requirements

Requires three years accounting/bookkeeping experience or one year experience as an Accounting Technician II; (or a combination of education/training/experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Nice To Haves

4-5 years of performing a variety of Accounts Payable functions.
PeopleSoft experience is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and verbal skills, high attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures to work duties.
Accounting experience in a governmental environment, and an understanding of government infrastructure.
Strong organizational skills.
Team player with proactive problem-solving skills and a proven track record with meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

Review and match PO invoices for payment; check for proper authorizations and coding.
Enter and process accounts payable invoices including equipment on lease, utilities, stipend, refund and monthly, quarterly of government tax payments in the City's accounting system-PeopleSoft.
Process travel/training transactions and reconcile travel log transactions
Provide guidance to staff on travel/training policies and process travel and training request and expense claim forms.
Update/Maintain travel/training log and track/reconcile cash advances related to travel.
Enter new or update vendor names and data, monitor discount opportunities, schedule payments, process stop-payments and resolve payment issues.
Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements, research and correct discrepancies and outstanding invoices.
Lead Accounting Tech II work to perform at or above metric goals
File source documents and maintain accounts payable files.
Provide outstanding service to vendors and internal constituents.
Collaborate with colleagues to solve problems and follow up on all outstanding issues on a timely basis.
Perform other related duties as assigned.