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Accounts Payable Supervisor
King County
DLS - Dept. of Local Services
Location
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Salary
$58.19 - $73.76
per hour
Type
Full Time
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February 16, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team that handles paying vendors and employees for a county roads department, making sure everything is done accurately, on time, and follows government rules.
A good fit would be someone with experience in financial operations who enjoys managing people, solving problems with partners, and improving processes while focusing on fairness and community equity.
It's ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in a public service environment.
Key Requirements
- Deep knowledge of accounts payable operations and financial regulations
- Proven supervisory and people-management skills for leading a diverse team
- Strong analytical skills to resolve complex issues and drive process improvements
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities for internal and external partnerships
- Commitment to equity, racial, and social justice principles in daily work
- Experience ensuring regulatory compliance and strengthening internal controls
- Ability to foster a positive, customer-focused team culture
Full Job Description
The King County Department of Local Services (DLS) is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor and people leader to provide strong supervisory and operational leadership for the Road Services Division’s accounts payable function.
This role leads a dedicated team responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of all vendors and employee payments in accordance with public sector financial regulations, internal controls, and County policies.
The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of accounts payable operations, a proven ability to resolve complex issues with internal and external partners, strong people-management and customer service skills, and a commitment to operational excellence and equity in public service.
This position is part of the Roads Budget & Finance Team and reports to the Road Services Finance and Administrative Services Manager within the DLS Director Office.
The Accounts Payable Supervisor leads a diverse team responsible for all aspects of accounts payable operations, fosters a positive and customer-focused team culture, and ensures accurate, timely, and compliant services.
The role develops policies, strengthens internal controls, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives process improvements using performance data.
It also serves as a key liaison with internal partners, including Engineering, Maintenance, the Director’s Office, and central Finance and Payables units within the Finance and Business Operations Division (FBOD).The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong analytical, communication and people-management skills, commitment to equity, and the ability to enhance financial operations in a complex public sector environment.
Our Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice
The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work.
Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve.
Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases.
We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.
Requirements
Applying equity, racial and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
- Provide direct, formal supervision of an Accounts Payable (AP) team, including hiring, onboarding, work assignment, coaching, training, performance evaluation, corrective action, and career development.
- Establish clear expectations, service standards, and accountability for workload quality, timeliness, and customer service, and foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture aligned with King County values.
- Oversee all AP functions for the Roads Division, including invoice processing, purchase order matching, payment approvals, vendor setup and maintenance, P-Card administration, employee reimbursements, and other disbursements.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payments in accordance with County policies, state and federal regulations, accounting standards, and internal controls.
- Plan and balance workloads to meet service-level expectations and critical deadlines, including peak processing periods and fiscal year-end close.
- Develop, implement, and maintain AP policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that strengthen internal controls, mitigate risk, and support audit readiness.
- Coordinate and lead fiscal year-end AP close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, cutoff procedures, and coordination with FBOD and Central Payables.
- Prepare and support internal and external audits, including providing documentation, responding to findings, and implementing corrective actions.
- Serve as the business owner for the Oracle EBS Accounts Payable module, including data integrity, user support, troubleshooting, and coordination with IT and central finance partners.
- Prepare, analyze, and present AP aging, payment trends, workload, and performance metrics; reconcile the AP subledger to the general ledger monthly and at year-end.
- Lead continuous improvement and service-level management using Lean and data-driven methods to improve efficiency, accuracy, and customer experience.
- Serve as the primary AP liaison to Engineering, Maintenance, the Director’s Office, and Central Payables, resolving issues, supporting customers and vendors, and ensuring continuity of operations.
- Champion equity and inclusion by integrating racial and social justice principles into financial operations, workforce development, and daily leadership practices. Model accountability, integrity, and collaboration in all aspects of work.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support Finance and Administrative operations within the Roads Division, including assistance with special projects, year-end financial close, and other activities as needed.
Values:
- Serve with integrity.
- Show initiative and work hard.
- Prioritize outcomes over optics.
- Center those most impacted and put “boots on the ground.”
- Sove problems with a “yes, and” mindset
- Work as one, adaptable, mission-driven team
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
We are looking for candidates who have:
Supervisory & Leadership Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of formal people-management experience supervising an Accounts Payable or financial operations team, including responsibility for hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations and feedback, corrective action, work planning, and staff development and mentoring.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment while maintaining service quality, internal controls, and employee engagement.
Accounts Payable & Financial Operations Expertise
- Experience in accounts payable operations within a large organization, including invoice processing, vendor setup and maintenance, payment authorization, P-Card administration, employee reimbursements, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and leading fiscal year-end AP close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and collaboration with central accounting and payables units.
Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance
- Proven experience establishing and maintaining effective internal controls and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, accounting standards, and audit requirements.
- Experience supporting internal and external financial audits, including preparing documentation, responding to findings, and implementing corrective actions.?
Financial Systems & Reporting
- Proficiency with enterprise financial systems such as Oracle EBS, with specific expertise in the Accounts Payable and General Ledger modules, or equivalent systems.
- Experience using reporting and analytical tools (e.g., Oracle, Power BI, Excel) to monitor workload, performance metrics, AP aging, and service levels.
Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives and applying Lean or continuous improvement methods to strengthen internal controls, streamline workflows, improve timeliness, and enhance customer service.?
- Experience developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures that promote consistency, accountability, and audit readiness.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Experience working collaboratively with internal partners such as Engineering, Maintenance, Budget, the Director’s Office, and Central Accounting/Payables to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial processing.
- Ability to represent the Accounts Payable function as a subject matter expert to leadership, central finance partners, and auditors.?
Communication & Equity Leadership
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial processes, expectations, and performance feedback to staff, managers, and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing racial, social, and economic equity through inclusive supervision, fair workload distribution, staff development, and leadership practices.
- Ability to build trust, resolve conflict, and foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced experience with Oracle EBS, particularly the Accounts Payable and General Ledger modules, and advanced Excel or comparable analytical tools.?
- Demonstrated application of Lean principles in financial operations.
- Experience in public sector accounting, administration, and finance.
Additional Information
Applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in a 15-minute phone interview the week of February 23,2026,
If selected to move forward after the phone interview, you will be invited for a virtual interview in the week of March 2, 2026.
Final interviews will be in-person on the week of March 9, 2026.
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) career service position and to create an eligibility pool to fill additional vacancies in the same classification that may occur within the next six months.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.
Forms and Materials: A completed King County Application is required.
A resume and cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your background and describing how you meet or exceed the required qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience listed in this job announcement is also required.
Selection Process: Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness.
Minimum qualifications and answers to supplemental questions must be demonstrated in your application materials. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews.
Reference checks and file reviews will be conducted.
For interviewing tips, please see the STAR-LA method: star-la_interview_method.pdf
Work Schedule: The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Emergency Designation Status: This position has been designated as:
Mission Critical-Employees who provide, maintain, and re-establish essential county functions as described in agency Continuity of Operations plans.
Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather.
Union Membership: PROTEC17
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT:
We will work in the office at least three days a week to foster connection and responsiveness, arrive prepared and on time, and structure meetings with clear goals and next steps.
Work Location:
Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. The employee will report to work at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson, Seattle, WA 98104) and Renton Maintenance Facility (155 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056).
Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.
The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work in a hybrid environment.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.
Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply:If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.
If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.?
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sonali Sharma, HR Analyst, by email at sonsharma@kingcounty.gov, or by phone at (206)492-6237.
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