Term Limited Temporary; TLT Accounts Payable Accounting Technician II-BU

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has an exciting temporary opportunity for an experienced professional to join SPU's Accounts Payable team. We are looking for a Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Accounting Technician II to perform multiple complex accounts payable support tasks. Responsibilities will include process and prioritize high volume of invoices, manage daily deadlines, solve problems, make reliable decisions, independent research, analyze facts and communicate effectively to internal and external customers.

The position will report to the Accounts Payable Manager in the Accounting Division of SPU’s Financial & Risk Services Branch.

This temporary opportunity is expected to last one (1) year, is fully benefitted, and open to all qualified candidates.

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. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

• Process high volume of invoices, manage daily deadlines, and update information real‑time in financial system
• Keep current with aged payables for assigned work stream
• Record new incoming invoices within allotted time frames, update invoice tracking logs, match invoices in financial system
• Utilize queries and system inquiries to research information from procurement to payment
• Communicate variances or issues, track communications and escalations with internal and external customers
• Track changes to remittance information, payment method, terms, and other payable procedures
• Resolve internal and external customer and vendor inquiries, such as payment history, payment status, and coding
• Handle and deposit cash/checks, process variety of refunds, and conservation rebates
• Recognize and record asset purchases, reconcile vendor statements, and research outstanding unpaid invoices
• Process standard purchase orders and reconcile invoice to purchase order and/or receipt
• Assist other staff members with invoice processing such as travel and training, permits, consultant contract payments, employee reimbursements, credit card transaction review, etc.
• Work with section lead on various accounts payable projects

Experience:

Requires Two (2) years of previous accounting and/or bookkeeping experience or one (1) year of experience as an Accounting Tech I.

• Solid experience in performing accounts payable supplier invoice processing duties full‑time.
• Professional customer service, interpersonal, strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with large accounting software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office tools, Outlook, One Drive and Share Point.
• Punctual and reliable attendance.
• Ability to perform high volume of work efficiently and accurately in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment to solve problems.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Experience with internal controls over purchasing and payables.
• Ability to work effectively within a multicultural workforce serving a diverse customer base.

The full salary range for this position is $35.00 per hour - $39.18 per hour.

This individual is expected to be available in‑person at the office for the first three weeks for training purposes. After initial training, this position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be required to come into the office three times per week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

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.…