Senior Accountant

Join us in shaping Seattles streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) we dont just move peoplewe connect communities build safer streets and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future were tackling big challenges: making travel safer cutting carbon emissions and ensuring reliable affordable transportation for everyoneno matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast and were growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024 were building sidewalks fixing bridges and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

As a Senior Accountant youll support financial reporting billing and reimbursement processes for multimillion-dollar projects funded by federal state and local agencies. Youll ensure compliance with regulations from USDOT WSDOT and other funding entities while maintaining alignment with GAAP and City accounting standards.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge attention to detail and a thorough understanding of governmental and grant accounting principles. They are skilled in financial analysis problem-solving and data reconciliation and can interpret complex funding agreements and navigate multiple systems. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential as the position works closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies to resolve billing issues ensure compliance and support SDOTs delivery of critical transportation infrastructure projects.

• Prepares reviews and submits reimbursement billings for federal state and local grant-funded capital projects in compliance with USDOT WSDOT and City requirements.
• Monitors and reconciles grant and project accounts to ensure expenditures are properly recorded eligible and supported with required documentation.
• Analyzes project financial activity to identify billing or compliance issues and coordinate corrections with project managers and accounting staff.
• Maintains accurate grant tracking and reporting schedules to ensure timely recovery of project costs and adherence to funding deadlines.
• Interprets and applies complex grant agreements funding terms and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines.
• Collaborates with SDOT internal divisionsand external granting agencies to resolve billing discrepancies and improve reimbursement processes.
• Assists in the preparation of audit documentationand reports related to grant-funded projects and capital project accounting.
• Supports department goals in promoting diversity and social justice.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field. Please note degree requires satisfactory completion of at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter credit units in accounting with no substitution allowed.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience withgeneral or governmental accounting.

OR:An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Though not requirements strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

• Experience in governmental accounting with an emphasis on capital project and grant fund management.
• Knowledge of federal state and local grant compliance requirements including 2 CFR 200 USDOT and WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines.
• Experience preparing and reconciling complex grant reimbursement billings for transportation or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with City of Seattle financial systems such as PeopleSoft or other large enterprise accounting systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret funding agreements and apply accounting principles to complex financial transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with project managers finance staff and external funding agencies to resolve billing or compliance issues.
• Excellent communication and time management skills with a commitment to accuracy and process improvement.

Other Requirements:
Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of work is completed in a City office and 2 days of work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Supplemental questionnaire responses
3. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
4. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process including a potential background check.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Citys full salary range for this position is $46.40 - $54.02 hourly.

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact: Ryan Jonesat .

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 Citys website at: May Apply:This position is open to all 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 Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.