Accounting Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Everett, MA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 67799 - 86531
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Job Summary
Description
- Join our Snohomish County Human Services Fiscal Family!
Purpose:
Snohomish County Human Services is hiring one qualified individual to prepare and process employee payroll and compensation records for the department.
**This is a full-time onsite project role ending December 31 2026.**
About You:
You have the desire to provide excellent customer service to all including internal department employees and external customers. You enjoy numbers and have strong payroll processing skills and accounting background and knowledge. You pay close attention to detail and take pride in your work. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Position Purpose:
To process timely and accurate payroll and related records for the Human Services Department through independent work supported by a collaborative fiscal/administrative team and department leadership.
To Be Considered:
Applicants must electronically submit an application through Snohomish Countys NeoGov site by 11:50 p.m. on the closing date. A resume and cover letter are required. When your application is complete verify the information and make sure there is nothing missing. Be sure to verify your education and/or experience comply with the minimum requirements section of the posting. Click on APPLY & SUBMIT and then click on CHECK APPLICATION STATUS. If you have problems with your application please contact NeoGov Application Support at .
About Human Services:
The Human Services Department mission is to help all persons meet their basic needs and develop their potential be providing timely effective human services and building community.
The Human Services Department includes 350 diverse friendly and dedicated employees who benefit from outstanding benefits and competitive wages. Employees are appreciated and have the opportunity to make a real difference in our community. Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live work play and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job but a life-long career at Snohomish County.
Job Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Snohomish County Human Services strives to be an equitable and trauma-informed department. Our department believes every interaction procedure and policy provides an opportunity to build a pathway toward a more resilient and restorative Snohomish County.
Please reach out to Joeann Turck at with any questions regarding this posting.BASIC FUNCTION
To perform technical and specialized financial accounting and/or fiscal support services including payroll processing accounts payable (AP) accounts receivable (AR) cash collections preparation of purchase orders personnel and other employee related processing and creation of reports as requested. The employee within this classification may be assigned to a specialized function (i.e. payroll AR AP etc.) or expected to perform a variety of accounting functions. Job Duties
- STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Analyzes time reporting data submitted by employees; researches evaluates and applies the use of the Human Resource Guidelines labor contracts and departmental policies/procedures to ensure adherence to established pay standards in conjunction with state and federal regulations; researches and reconciles discrepancies in leave balances; verifies earnings and reconciles with pay categories such as out-of-class pay workers compensation FMLA or other leave issues military duty jury duty etc.; and inputs correct timekeeping data into payroll system for accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Prepares and processes employee payroll and compensation records to initiate payroll changes for new hires position numbers terminations step increases promotions change of department temporary upgrades and transfers.
- Manages day-to-day flow of AP AR Cash (and non-cash) Reconciliations including documentation for obligations payment authorization proper coding and accurate reporting to insure timely and accurate payments and resolution of any payment discrepancies and with vendors as necessary.
- Provides effective customer service by responding to inquiries and/or solicits information from employees management county finance regulatory authorities vendors and business suppliers to insure accurate and timely reporting of data and to correct to complaints or requests for information in a timely and responsive basis.
- Conducts complex mathematical calculations for AP AR and payroll processes including wage/overtime payments payroll deductions manual pay overpaid wages and employment termination entitlements; balances remittances to outside agencies edits system data and makes necessary adjustments; deciphers translates codes and enters fiscal data as required by system and standard principles.
- Audits and reconciles accounting records for accuracy including payroll AP AR Purchase Order processing and Cash/Incentive/Purchase Card or initiates corrective changes for any discrepancies.
- Creates and/or generates reports as requested by internal or external sources by gathering and reporting data according to required output for grants internal reports and regulatory agencies using applicable software or program tools.
- Performs administrative functions such as file maintenance archiving set-up of vendors photocopying and distribution.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associates degree in Accounting business administration or related field; AND two (2) years technical experience in an accounting function with at least one year in payroll processing; OR any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
Additional Information
- KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESKnowledge of:
- specialized bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices with an emphasis in payroll federal/state labor and reporting regulations AP AR cash collections and processing
- labor contracts departmental policies/procedures HR Guidelines and other applicable materials
- Snohomish County organizational structure and approval hierarchy
- general office practices and procedures relating to accounting activities
- federal state and local laws as they apply to accounting administration
- accounting systems including Highline Cayenta (including Actuate)and familiarity with Access
- implement and apply complex and relevant procedures laws labor agreements and Human Resource Guidelines and applicable regulations
- clearly explain policies procedures and schedules
- insure maximum accuracy to minimize errors
- interpretation of input data
- maintain financial records and prepare related reports
- gather evaluate and document technical data
- maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment
- conduct complex arithmetical computations with speed and accuracy
- operate standard office equipment including 10-key
- fully utilize MS Word Excel Outlook and Internet Explorer software
- work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
- establish and maintain effective work relationships with all levels of court management and staff county departments and representatives of other government agencies
- apply and use reconciliation procedures
- independently organize and perform tasks with minimal supervision and work in a team environment
SUPERVISIONEmployees in this classification receive general direction from an administrative manager as are made indicating generally what is to be done the quantity of work expected and any deadlines which are to be employee carries out recurring assignments on his/her own initiative and receives additional specific instructions for new or unusual work is reviewed by evaluation of results obtained.WORKING CONDITIONSThe work is performed in the usual office environment and may include field trips to outlying areas. Occasional evening weekend and/or holiday work may be required to timely complete accounting processes.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Required Experience:
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