Salary: $30.72 – $34.47 Hourly
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00987
Department: Seattle Department of Construction & Inspection
Opening Date: 05/16/2023
Closing Date: 6/6/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Position Description
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) is seeking an experienced Accounting Technician III in the Finance and Accounting Unit to provide Accounts Receivable Support. This position combines day-to-day accounting duties in processing unapplied payments with the system, collections on receivable, AR Aging, customer outstanding balance reconciliation, and other essential functions in a friendly environment. In all aspects of this job, exceptional customer service is our standard.
SDCI has a culture of continuous improvement and a tradition of providing excellent public service; we take pride in our work and have fun doing it. We offer a premium benefits package, including competitive medical, vision, dental and retirement plans.
Job Responsibilities
This position is the lead for the accounts receivable unit and the department relies on this position for solving special problems, making reliable decisions, independently researching and analyzing facts.
In this position you will:
• Serve as the lead over two A/R Billing Accounting Tech II to coordinate assignments, resolve problems, monitor work, provide instruction on tasks, and ensure proper work methods.
• Perform more complex duties associated with customer account adjustments and billing.
• Coordinate, prepare, and review reports, transactions statements, or other documents.
• Research and resolve difficult billing inquiries and account information requested by the department, external and internal customers.
• Assist in the implementation and documentation of new procedures and methods.
• Handle interdepartmental billing (Accela Permit Bills & JE Interfund Bills) and interact with other city departments.
• Perform the daily pre-balancing credit card transactions between Kubra and Accela.
• This position serves as a backup for ARBI (Account Receivable billing) operation as needed.
• This position serves as a backup for cashiering operation as needed.
• Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
You will be successful in this position if you feel passionate about:
• Supporting others to help them be successful in their work.
• Being an active, positive, and contributing member on a team.
• Taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your work.
Your effectiveness in this roll will depend on your ability to:
• Work quickly and accurately on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Work independently, solve problems, make reliable decisions, research, and analyze facts, and provide solutions.
• Learn and use proficiently the City’s Peoplesoft Financial System.
• Learn and use proficiently the Accela Permit Tracking System.
• Learn and use proficiently the STORM Deposit Tracking System.
• Help solve accounting-related issues as they arise.
• Provide strong and effective customer service to internal and external customers.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
You will feel prepared to take on this role if you have:
• Experience using the City’s financial system, Peoplesoft, or comparable financial system(s).
• Proficiency in MS Excel, and Word.
• Knowledge of the government accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ability to be multi-tasked and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Experience producing accurate, quality work products for yourself and others.
Qualifications
Requires three years of previous accounting and/or bookkeeping experience or one-year work experience as an Accounting Technician II (or a combination of education/experience/training which provides, and equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
Successful candidates will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Two years accounting or bookkeeping experience in complex financial system and side systems
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and history of accuracy with accounting related tasks
• Good customer service and written communication skills; ability to work willingly and courteously with a diverse customer population over the phone and in person
• Ability to work under pressure and change priorities in a fast-paced environment, work with minimal supervision, work independently and effectively with SDCI staff from all areas of the department
• Accela Permitting experience (or similar system/processes)
• PeopleSoft 9.2 experience (or similar enterprise financial management systems)
• Strong skills in standard software applications including MS Word, and Excel.
• Experience using software tools like Adobe Sign, Adobe Reader, MS Snipping Tool, Hyper Snap
• Familiar with City Financial Management Policy
• Ten-key by touch
Additional Information
To be considered for this position, please complete the supplemental questions, submit a cover letter (letter of interest) and resume along with your application.
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections is a proud participant in the Race and Social Justice Initiative, a citywide effort to realize the vision of racial equity.
We require a strong commitment to customer service and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences; people of color, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
The full salary range for this position is $30.72 – $34.47 per hour.
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/employees-and covered family-members/most employees-plans
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:
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Briefly tell us about what data systems/financial systems (names, number of years, functionalities, etc.) that you have experience in using.
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Briefly describe your lead accounting experience in your current or previous accounting roles.
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