Accounts Payable Researcher (Fiscal Specialist 3)

This recruitment is to fill a Term-Limited Temporary position that is anticipated to end in May 2027. If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation it will be a Special Duty Assignment.

This position would be researching any supplier/vendor variances or payment issues or delays that prevent immediate processing. This position would also be responsible for issuing affidavits reissuing payments researching duplicate payments research miscellaneous cash receipt/refunds and handling returned warrants. Other duties include reviewing & resolving outstanding invoices on the AP hold report and reconciling large vendor accounts. This position also handles for the Central Accounts Payable inbox.

• Resolve invoice issues that prevent payment processing such as incorrect tax rate freight discrepancies missing purchase order numbers etc.
• Coordinate review of hold report and supplier statements for open items to ensure outstanding invoices are paid.
• Verify with King County departments whether a payment should be reissued and prepare and mail letters or affidavit forms to payee requesting check to be reissued
• Log and track letters inquiries emails or calls regarding payment
• Credit Memo research
• Provide Internal and external customer service
• Create review and maintain Standard Work for Processing Team
• Generate and review uncashed check reports from Bank website
• Assist with creating training materials for internal agency customers

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated wide range of progressive Accounts Payable experience in all areas from receipt to payment preferably in a government setting.
• Experience using an automated financial management system preferably Oracle.
• Knowledge on sales and use tax
• Good problem solving and analysis skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication interpersonal writing and customer service skills
• Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work
• Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously meet quick deadlines and produce timely and quality work products.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

The selection process consists of different phases: screening interview virtual interview and if successful pre-hire reference checking. For some positions additional phases may also include skill testing writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.

Each phase is set for a specific day. Different times will be available for those days only. Please reach out to the contact below to confirm dates. Rescheduling interviews may not be possible and may remove you from consideration if unavailable.

If you have any questions or concerns while applying please contact:Michael Castro RecruiterEmail:

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