Accountant, Principal BU (Fiscal)
Accountant, Principal BU (Fiscal)
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Job Description
Position Description
TheSeattle Police Department (SPD) is seeking anAccountantPrincipal for the Fiscal Unit to provide a full range of accounting support for the Department. This position oversees the Accounts Payable (AP) and Purchasing responsibilities and incidental tasks performed by six Accounting Technicians in the unit and reports to the Fiscal & Accounting Manager.
Job Responsibilities
- Supervise and oversee the work of Accounting Tech IIBU and Accounting Tech IIIBU staff to monitor work products provide instructions on tasks and ensure proper work methods.
- Oversee procurement and compliance functions fund accounting accounts payable credit cards and capital and small assets. Responsible for prompt pays according to the City regulations policies and procedures.
- Financial reporting to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including department managers City departments auditors and the public for public disclosures based on the Public Record Act.
- Responsible for accounting for costs in multiple funds including General fund Federal Drug Forfeiture funds State Forfeiture fund Gifts and Donation fund Investigation fund and shared School Safety Traffic and Pedestrian Improvement fund.
- Responsible for providing reports and advisement to many division managers who do not have access or knowledge of financial data available.
- Review and post vouchers purchase requisitions departmental Purchase Orders and General Ledger journal entries in PeopleSoft 9.2 Financial Management System as needed.
- Audit monitor and review invoices for coding payment authorization accuracy and completeness.
- Interpret and apply departmental and City policies rules procedures and guidelines related to Travel/Training Accounts Payable and Purchasing.
- Perform month end and year end closing processes successfully in a timely manner.
- Respond to Public Disclosure Requests as required.
- Review business processes for A/P staff; develop necessary standards and internal controls; make recommendations for business process improvements; implement approved recommendations and business process improvements.
- Provide backup to other professional staff when away from the office for longterm leave.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Business Administration or related field (requires satisfactory completion of at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter credit units in accounting with no substitution allowed) and/or professional certification as a CPA plus four years professional experience in accounting auditing financial analysis or related work with one year experience equivalent to a Senior Accountant (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:
- CertifiedPublic Accountant (CPA).
- Minimum of three years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft 9.2 Financial Management System and the Citys financial policies and procedures.
- Knowledge and experience of the Citys financial systems or similar financial management systems.
- Experience with public finance and cost accounting.
- Extensive experience with the Citys PeopleSoft Financial Management System.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Position Requirements:
- Must passa Seattle Police Department background investigation.
- This position is a hybrid position; the City requires employees to report in person 3 days a week (subject to change). Individual schedules will be based on an agreement between the employee and their supervisor.
Additional Information
About the Department:
The Seattle Police Department is comprised of approximately 1600 dedicated law enforcement professionals all committed to creating and fostering a work environment that is collaborative innovative and leading the way in law enforcement principles and practices. Ours is a culture that encourages top performers to adhere to a standard of excellence in the identification of and resolution to complex challenges. At SPD we acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and pledge ourselves to create and maintain an environment that respects diverse traditions heritages and experiences.
Additional Information:
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and longterm disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at:
full salary range for this position is $52.13 $60.71 per hour.
New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression which is $52.13 hourly. Current City employees starting rate of pay will be based onPersonnel Rules regarding promotions. This is a fulltime (1.0 FTE) regular position with full benefits. This is a Civil Service position eligible for overtime.
How to Apply:
- Apply online at refer to: Job Number:.
- Attach a resume and a cover letter that provide additional information on why your skills and experience make you qualified for this job.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you have any questions please contact Roth Lim at.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
