One (1) Year Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Senior Grant Accountant for Accounting Division

City Of Seattle

Job Location:

Seattle, OR - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 48 - 55

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has an exciting TERM LIMITEDTEMPORARY (TLT) Senior Grant Accountantopportunity for its General Ledger and Cost Accounting group. This position will provide technical expertise for the complex functions with the Citys financial system PeopleSoft.

This Temporary Senior Accountant will perform complex data analysis develop queries balance large volume of data recommend process improvement and assist in the preparation of SPUs three audited financial statements. This position will work closely with four Principal Accountants Budget and Rates staff and will also assist Accountants with reconciliation and sophisticated journals.

This TEMPORARY opportunity is benefitted and is expected to last through mid-August 2027.

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 1.6 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) checkout the:

SPU Website
SPU Workplace Expectations
Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits toOur City Valuesand Race and Social Justiceas 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.

Job Responsibilities

Provide grant and loan accounting leadership for department
Collaborate with project managers finance A/R law and other City departments on grant/loan inquiry and reporting
Formulate new reports and business processes. Timely submittal of reimbursement documents for the various funding agencies and maintain accurate information on fund availability
Report on various accounting and audit requirements such as SEFA and SESA
Knowledgeable in federal and state grant/loan guidelines (2 CFR 200/ Yellow Book) compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)

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

Qualifications

Experience:Requires three (3) yearsprofessional experience in general or governmental accounting

Education:Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related discipline - requires satisfactory completion of at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter credit units in accounting with no substitution allowed (if no degreetwo (2) additional years of qualifying accounting experience is required)

A combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class will be considered.

Desired Qualifications:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
Experience with PeopleSoft or other large enterprise resource planning (ERP) financial system as well as experience using complex reconciliations using Excel
Experience leading complex accounting projects and management of various grand funding and loan processes

Additional Information

How to Apply:

In addition to fully completing the online application we require candidates to attacha current resume and cover letter describing your work experience(s) and how that makes you a good candidate for this temporary role.

The full salary range for this position is $48.07 per hour - $55.96 per hour.

Workplace Environment (*Telework Expectation):
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

Who may apply:This position is open to all qualified candidates.

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 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: covered family-members/most employees-plans

If you have any questions please contact Heather Baldwin-Stewart at .

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Position DescriptionSeattle Public Utilities (SPU) has an exciting TERM LIMITEDTEMPORARY (TLT) Senior Grant Accountantopportunity for its General Ledger and Cost Accounting group. This position will provide technical expertise for the complex functions with the Citys financial system PeopleSoft.This...