Senior Accounting Technician

King County Housing Authority•Tukwila, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is recruiting for a talented and experienced Senior Accounting Technician to join the Finance team in Tukwila, Washington. The Finance Department is committed to working collaboratively across the agency to ensure that timely and accurate financial data is available whenever needed to support all housing programs and opportunities. The Senior Accounting Technician plays a key role in supporting accounts payable operations, vendor management, and financial process improvement efforts. This position focuses on ensuring efficient and accurate payment processing, supporting staff through training and guidance, and enhancing workflows to improve service delivery and internal controls. King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization, is a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing.

Requirements

Associate's degree AND Considerable experience (3+ to 5 years) in general accounting, accounts payable, administrative work, OR An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and apply sound internal control practices, including fraud prevention techniques related to accounts payable processes
Strong customer service skills with the ability to effectively support internal staff and external vendors while maintaining a high standard of professional excellence.
Demonstrated experience processing accounts payable transactions, maintaining records (manual and electronic), and performing data entry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, including explaining purchase order and accounts payable processes, providing training, and resolving issues with staff and vendors.
Proficiency using MS Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, and financial or accounting systems including Yardi, with the ability to analyze data and support process improvements.
Working knowledge of accounts payable principles, including invoice processing, purchase order workflows, vendor account management, and reconciliation practices.
Ability to research, analyze, and resolve discrepancies in vendor statements, invoices, and payment records using sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret and apply organizational policies and procedures, as well as relevant state and federal regulations, within accounts payable and procurement processes.
Ability to exercise independent judgment using analysis, experience, and perspective in resolving issues and improving processes.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate workflows, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and internal controls.
Consent to and pass credit and criminal records background check.
Position will require occasional travel off-site for KCHA business needs.
Employees must reside in Washington State and the ability to report to the Central Office in Tukwila will be required.
Some local and domestic travel may be required to support KCHA business needs.

Nice To Haves

Prior research/data analysis experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Process invoices and payments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Review invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate approvals.
Monitor accounts payable activities to ensure timely and accurate processing.
Provide training and guidance to staff on purchase order processes and systems.
Serve as a resource for troubleshooting purchase order issues and resolving discrepancies.
Develop and maintain reference materials to support consistent use of procurement processes.
Research and reconcile vendor statements, identifying discrepancies and resolving outstanding issues.
Communicate with vendors and internal staff to resolve payment inquiries and discrepancies.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor records.
Review and evaluate accounts payable workflows to identify inefficiencies or gaps in process.
Recommend and support implementation of process improvements to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and internal controls.
Collaborate with Finance and cross-functional teams to improve service delivery.
Provide support for general accounting functions as needed.
Assist with data tracking, reporting, and reconciliation activities.
Analyze utility data for the energy performance contract and operating fund subsidy.
Other related duties as assigned.