Invoice Processor (Fiscal Specialist II)

King County•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This recruitment is to fill a 3Term-Limited Temporary position that is anticipated to end in May 2027. If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, it will be a Special Duty Assignment. King County’s Finance and Business Operations Division, Procurement & Payables section, is seeking an Invoice Processor (Fiscal Specialist II). The Procurement & Payables Section buys vital goods and services for King County government. Our Mission is to help King County achieve sustainability and social equity through responsible stewardship of county resources, streamlined business processes, and strategic procurements from innovative suppliers. We are seeking career accounting professionals to become part of a growing world class organization. We are looking for enthusiastic, forward thinking, agile, and customer service driven employees to add to our great team.

Requirements

Recent experience in Accounts Payable invoice processing within an integrated accounting financial software and reporting system which includes: Entering data with speed, accuracy, and a high attention to detail
Matching invoices, purchase orders, and receipts
Analyzing data such as invoices and warrants to identify potential problems or issues
Customer service including analyzing, researching, and solving customer issues while maintaining positive customer relationships.
Strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills
Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work
Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products.
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to interpret established guidance, codification, policies, procedures, and guidelines for payment to internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience using Oracle EBS accounts payable modules.
Experience performing accounts payable duties in a governmental agency.
Accounts Payable certification.
Experience calculating state and local taxes, and sales and use tax.
Education or training in general accounting or business administration.
Experience with LEAN processes and principles
Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools

Responsibilities

Process invoices accurately to ensure prompt payment to vendors in a high volume and fast paced work environment.
Interpret established policies, procedures, and guidelines for payment to internal and external customers.
Communicate effectively with vendors and internal customers to identify and correct errors and problems that may delay vendor payment.
Ensure correspondence and warrant mailings are conducted in a professional, timely manner and in compliance with IRS regulations.
Participate in special projects or assignments.