Accounts Receivable Senior Accountant at City of Seattle, WA
City of Seattle, WA · Seattle, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Seattle
About the Department
About Parks and Recreation
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 providing welcoming and safe opportunities to play, learn, contemplate and build community and promote responsible stewardship of the land. We promote healthy people, a healthy environment and strong communities. Delivering excellent customer service to each visitor and participant is a core value.
Our commitment:
Seattle Parks and Recreation (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’s Accounting department is seeking individuals with professionalism and integrity who bring a great attitude, excellent customer service and have a good knowledge base and experience in Accounts Receivable, attentive to detail, and the ability to demonstrate their skills to perform the full range of functions. This position will be reported to the Accounts Receivable supervisor.
The Senior Accountant performs complex professional accounting work in the maintenance, control, analysis and development of financial records, reports and systems; maintains accounting records in the general ledger and other financial systems; prepares and analyzes accounting/financial data and reports; performs research and interprets accounting standards and regulations.
Position Duties
- Leads or supervises technicians creating invoices and maintaining customer account in system
- Trains, monitors and review Technician II work; ensures compliance with appropriate procedures and reporting requirements
- Develops, modifies and implements accounting systems, standards, procedures and financial controls
- Prepares complex and detailed financial accounting reports, statements and schedules
- Performs accounting and financial research, analysis and reporting on financial, accounting and to resolve issues
- Reconciles departmental financial data and accounting systems to other departmental subsidiary systems
- Reviews, develops and modifies internal accounting control policies, procedures and practices
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field (requires satisfactory completion of at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter credit units in accounting with no substitution allowed) plus three years professional experience in general or governmental accounting (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:
- Perform variety of Accounts Receivable functions and maintain customer files.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Excel, Outlook, Teams.
- Excellent written and verbal skills, high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proactive and independent work attitude. Track record with meeting deadlines.
- Maintain positive working relationship in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base, and as part of a team.
- Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Special Working Conditions and Work Schedule:
Hybrid work schedule at home and office; 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule available.
Other Qualifications
The full salary range for this position is $46.40 to $54.02 per hour.
Application Process
Please submit the following with your online application:
- A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
- A current resume of your educational and professional work experience
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle Parks and Recreation 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, or gender identity. Seattle Parks and Recreation encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation time, 12 paid holidays, 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/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.
Want to know more about Parks and Recreation? Check out our web page: Seattle Parks and Recreation - Parks | seattle.gov
SPR’s Core Competencies are:
Accountability & Action: Holding yourself accountable for achieving goals, completing tasks, and delivering quality work. Demonstrating thoughtful initiative in actions and decision-making and promoting high quality standards.
Equity and Inclusion: Supporting the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative and the City's commitment to workforce equity.
Communication: Sharing and exchanging information and ideas with people in a variety of ways to help them understand and remember the information.
Service: An ongoing commitment to base decisions and actions on the needs and priorities of the City.
Teamwork: Participating as an engaged member of a team to achieve group goals. Effectively working with internal and external people to complete tasks and achieve work group goals.
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