Accountant

Position Description

The City of Seattle Finance and Administrative Services is seeking qualified candidates for an Accountant position.

The position reports to the Accounting Manager and will perform a variety of accounting tasks mainly Asset Management and General Ledger functions.

ABOUT US

FAS is often the public's first interaction with the City of Seattle, operating as a customer-focused front door that assists with everything from paying utilities or reporting a pothole to requesting public information or even adopting a new pet.

The 500-plus employees of FAS span across 10 divisions and work behind-the-scenes providing critical functions, like managing 120 City facilities - including police and fire stations - overseeing the City's neighborhood customer service centers and Customer Service Bureau and making sure minority-owned businesses can equitably compete for City contracts. No matter the need, FAS is here - at your service.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for maintenance and reconciliation of Peoplesoft Asset Management (AM).

Support the General Ledger (GL) and Project Cos t(PC) functions related to capital assets.

Reviews and reconciles capital asset GL accounts with other modules and side systems.

Assist with the preparation of financial reports, statements, and schedules.

Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

(Or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of the class.)

The most successful candidates will possess the following:

Three or more years of accounting experience in asset management, project costing, or general ledger.

Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial system.

Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Highly motivated self-starter who performs well in a continuously changing environment.

Demonstrated problem solving ability; can assess critical information needs, develop inquiries, and ask questions to obtain the key elements needed to resolve an issue.

Ability to estimate timelines and resources to accomplish a task, effectively monitor progress, and make frequent status reports.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).

Results oriented, able to handle multiple priorities, and produce accurate, high quality and thorough work.

Work Environment

This position requires a minimum of three days per week of onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with City policies.

Additional Information

This position is classified as an Accountant. It is Civil Service represented and is eligible for overtime. The full range for this step-progression position is $44.19 - $51.46 per hour.

Application Process

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date.

Completed NEOGOV online application.

Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.

Current resume indicating relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and education.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state “see my resume” or “see my personnel file” are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Background Check: Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.

Why work at the City of Seattle?

The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits.

Who May Apply: The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. If you have questions regarding this bulletin or employment at Finance and Administrative Services, please send an email to Chantelle.Aguilar@seattle.gov. FAS promotes diversity and inclusion in employment. If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please contact us.

CANDIDATE NOTIFICATION:

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.