Administrator II-SDA​/TLT

Responsibilities

• Apply principles of accounting, budgeting, finance, payroll administration, and financial reporting to support day‑to‑day business operations.
• Analyze information, solve complex problems, exercise sound judgment, and make data‑informed recommendations.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders across the organization.
• Develop and implement standard work, business processes, and internal controls that improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Interpret and apply policies, regulations, contracts, and administrative procedures while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Utilize financial, payroll, and business systems, as well as Microsoft Office applications, to prepare reports, analyze data, and support decision‑making.

• Proven success in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Progressive experience and qualifications in accounting, finance, budgeting, payroll administration, business operations, or administrative management within a complex organization, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, support strategic initiatives, and deliver high‑quality operational outcomes.
• Knowledge and skills in accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll practices, internal controls, auditing, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to analyze financial data, ensure policy adherence, identify risks, and recommend effective business and process improvements.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in contract development, contract administration, procurement and purchasing processes, vendor management, and administrative operations, including the ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, monitor contract performance, and support successful business outcomes.
• Extensive experience leading cross‑functional projects, strategic initiatives, and process improvement efforts from planning through implementation.
• Experience developing and implementing standard work, business processes, policies, procedures, and operational documentation to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational data, identify trends and risks, and develop practical recommendations to support business decisions.
• Proven project management skills, including planning, prioritization, resource coordination, risk management, and successful delivery of multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive‑level reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively partner with leadership, Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, and cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency using financial systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and other business technologies to support reporting and operational excellence.

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement: pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred‑compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

Note:

Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, may vary based on the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.