Assistant Accountant

Full Job Description

Join our dynamic team at the Enterprise Services Section (ESS) within the Solid Waste Division (SWD) as an Assistant Accountant!

In this exciting role, you’ll be an integral part of the ESS – Financial Services Unit (FSU), offering crucial financial support across all lines of business within the Solid Waste Division.

You’ll have the opportunity to interact with both internal and external customers, all while thriving in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment that truly values your contributions.

This position plays a key role in supporting DNRP Solid Waste’s mission to unite the best talent and deliver exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders.

You’ll be part of a team dedicated to continuously improving waste prevention, resource recovery, and waste disposal – making a real impact on the environment and the community!

We are filling one (1) temporary position with a duration of up to two years.

This position will either be a Term-limited Temporary (TLT) for external candidates or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) for eligible internal candidates.

We may also use this recruitment to create a list of candidates for any potential vacancies as Career Service, TLT, and SDA positions over the next 6 months.

About this Role:In this role, you'll take charge of key financial functions, including reviewing A/P to ensure pinpoint accuracy, managing month-end and year-end accounting processes with precision, and reconciling financial data from various systems to maintain seamless operations.

You'll also be responsible for preparing financial documents that not only comply with regulatory standards but also adhere to the highest accounting principles, ensuring transparency and integrity at every step.

Your work will be crucial in driving financial success and keeping the team on track for continued growth and excellence!

About the Team:The King County Solid Waste Division (KCSWD) is at the forefront of transforming waste management in our region, serving the communities of unincorporated King County and most cities within the county.

As the lead agency driving the Zero Waste of Resources (ZWoR) initiative, KCSWD is on a mission to reduce the amount of valuable materials sent to landfills by up to 70%.

The division operates vital facilities like the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, ten transfer stations, nine closed landfills, and a variety of innovative programs aimed at eliminating waste and pollution, keeping materials in use, and regenerating our natural systems for a sustainable future.

In this role, you’ll join a supportive and collaborative team that values both your professional growth and personal work/life balance.

You’ll be working closely with a Supervisor who encourages continuous improvement and fosters a positive, inclusive work environment.

As a member of the FSU team, you’ll take on the exciting responsibility of handling all accounts payable and receivable transactions, while monitoring and maintaining the general ledger.

By working seamlessly with both internal and external customers, you’ll help ensure smooth business operations, swiftly addressing any issues that arise.

Your work will directly support the financial stewardship goals of the Solid Waste Division, contributing to the ongoing success and efficiency of this essential public service!

Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice: King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world.

Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees.

As an Assistant Accountant, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Solid Waste Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks.

Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities.

Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

What You Will De Doing:

• Work directly with the Point-of-Sale System to manage dump cards issued to customers.
• Ensure dump cards are distributed to the correct transfer stations based on Material Types.
• Maintain accurate Material Types and processed dump cards to improve customer experience at Transfer stations.
• Support Scale Operators by preventing billing discrepancies through accurate dump card setup.
• Perform onsite visits to Bowlake Transfer Station weekly to oversee dump card processes.
• Assist in reviewing and approving Invoice Requisitions and King County Expense Reports.
• Ensure proper review and approval to facilitate timely payments to Suppliers and Vendors, many of which are part of the local community.
• Provide support for day-to-day workflow, offering relief to the AP & AR Section based on workload volume

Qualifications

Qualifications You Bring:

• Demonstrated work experience in the finance/accounting field or the equivalent education and work experience to be able to perform the duties of the position
• Demonstrated work experience using an automated financial and reporting system
• Intermediate level experience with MS Excel (i.e. pivot tables, csv data downloads/uploads, vlookups, etc)
• Intermediate level experience with MS Teams, Outlook, Word and Adobe Pro
• Demonstrated experience in a customer service role using strong interpersonal skills; working with internal teams and external partners

Competencies You Bring:

• Communicates Effectively – Able to develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Financial Acumen – Able to interpret and apply understanding of key financial indicators to make Better Business decisions.
• Manages Complexity – Able to handle complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Decision Quality – Able to make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Action Oriented – Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

It Would be Great if You Also Brought:

• Accounting Degree and 2 years’ experience working in governmental accounting/finance
• 3+ years’ experience with automated financial and reporting systems
• 2+ years’ experience in a Customer Service-Related role, preferably in an Accounting/Finance Role.
• Advance experience with MS Excel.

Additional Information

Working Conditions:

Remote and Onsite Work Details: The FES team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting.

The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.

The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.

Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters 117 Professional and Technical.

Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a skills assessment and in one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit the required Complete Application, Resume, and Cover Letter.

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jemima.McMahon@kingcounty.gov.

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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