Accounting Project Specialist

Accounting Project Specialist

Snohomish County is hiring an Accounting Project Specialist. This position is a project position in accounts payable to backfill and support our existing staff during a finance software system replacement project. The County has purchased Oracle, and implementation begins in the summer of 2026. Project positions are budgeted to 12/31/2026 but anticipated to continue through the next biennial budget end date of 12/31/2028.

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of employment verification and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. For any questions, reach out to SHR-Talent.

Statement of duties:

A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field; AND, one (1) year experience in a related field; OR, any combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Work related experience may be substituted for the required education or training on a year for year basis. Must pass job related tests.

Knowledge and abilities:

• Best practices and current trends and developments in accounting transaction processes;
• Federal, state and local laws as they apply to specific accounting transactions;
• Research and data collection techniques;
• Accounting systems;
• Computer word processing, spreadsheet and database applications integration;
• 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;
• General office practices and procedures.

Ability to:

• Gather, evaluate and document technical data;
• Synthesize research results and use these results as a basis for recommendations;
• Implement and apply complex and relevant procedures, laws and labor agreements;
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with supervisors, peers, associates, vendors and the general public;
• Communicate effectively with people of all ages and from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds;
• Prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, and other written materials and documents;
• Maintain financial records and prepare related reports;
• 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;
• Apply and use reconciliation procedures;
• Independently organize and perform tasks with minimal supervision, and work in a team environment.

Supervision:
Employees in this class receive direction from an administrative superior. The work is reviewed through meetings, periodic status reports and results obtained.

Working Conditions:

The work is performed in the usual office environment with field trips to locations throughout the…