Accounting Technician III - BU

Full Job Description

Seattle Public Utilities’ (SPU) People, Culture, and Community Branch has a position opening for an Accounting Technician III within the Accounting Division.

SPU is committed to service excellence and is looking for customer service-oriented candidates with a background in accounting or bookkeeping.

A successful candidate would provide an exceptional work ethic, a team-oriented mindset and the ability to work with a diverse staff in a dynamic work environment.

This position is represented by PROTEC17 Administrative Support Bargaining Unit.

About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost.

SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean.

Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), check out the:

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectations
• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity.

We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

We know work isn't only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• Hybrid work schedule opportunities (As Appropriate)
• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Provide customer service to employees at all levels of the organization regarding payroll-related inquiries and issues.
• Review and audit timesheets on a biweekly basis to ensure hours are accurate and properly approved.
• Perform preliminary payroll audits in coordination with Departmental Payroll Administrators (DPAs) prior to final payroll processing, utilizing payroll audit reports (e.g., DPA009, DPA010, DPA007).
• Process benefits-related adjustments, deductions, and one-time payments, including overtime meal allowances and meal reimbursements in Workday.
• Prepare and process consolidated deduction requests and other payroll adjustments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with payroll processing guidelines, collective bargaining agreements, and SPU, City, Federal, and State rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with SPU’s Employment and Acquisition Team, Labor Relations Coordinator, Benefits and Leave Coordination Team, Central Payroll, and Workday Support on payroll-related matters.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate flexibility with shifting priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

Experience: Three (3) years of accounting, payroll, or bookkeeping experience or one (1) year work experience as an Accounting Technician II (or a combination of education/experience/training which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong payroll processing background
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Experience researching and reconstructing employee payroll transactions
• Demonstrated efficiency in Microsoft Excel, Work, 10 key calculator, mainframe computer payroll systems & internet navigation
• Ability to interpret and communicate payroll related rules & regulations
• Ability to work under pressure and meet short payroll processing deadlines

Additional Information

Who may apply: 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 experience.

This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. 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, or gender identity.

The full salary range for this position is: $35.72 – $41.59 per hour.

Benefits Statement: 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

Application Requirement(s):

1. A complete NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application

2. Attached Resume & Cover Letter describing your skills and experience in relation to this position.
3. Supplemental Questions Responses

*** You must include both a resume and cover letter. If you do not submit these documents, your application will not be considered. Please ensure that BOTH documents have successfully been uploaded before submitting your application ***

If you need assistance or have any questions please reach out to Kyle Chow at kyle.chow@seattle.gov for any assistance.