Accounting Technician III BU
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 37 - 43
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position 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. SPUs work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1400 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 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 isnt only about what you do its 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.
Job Responsibilities
- 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 SPUs 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 Citys website at: Requirement(s):
- A complete NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application
- Attached Resume & Cover Letter describing your skills and experience in relation to this position.
- 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 for any assistance.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Clerical Experience
- GAAP
- Accounting
- 10 Key Calculator
- Peoplesoft
- Filing
- Payroll
- Financial Report Interpretation
- Accounts Payable
- Bookkeeping
