Accounting Technician III-BU

Position Overview

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets! At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city. With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.

Job Responsibilities

• Enter and process invoices in the Department’s Accounts Payable (AP) Portal and the City’s accounting system (PeopleSoft), checking for proper authorizations and coding.
• Enter new or update vendor names and data, monitor discount opportunities, schedule payments, process stop-payments and resolve payment issues.
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements; research and resolve discrepancies and outstanding invoices.
• Aid in the Department’s Credit Card Program administration, processing, monthly reconciliations, and dispute resolutions.
• Aid in the Department’s Travel Program’s administration, processing, reconciliations, and dispute resolutions.
• Prepare monthly State Use Tax reports for review by the Accounts Payable Supervisor and Manager.
• Respond accurately in a timely and professional manner to vendors regarding their inquiries and concerns (such as supporting documentation, payment status, etc.).
• Aid with audit support by providing documentation to auditors and responding to various inquiries.
• Perform payroll duties (payroll processing, employee support, records maintenance, and coordination with HR and Finance) as required with the Payroll Unit.
• File source documents and maintain accounts payable files.
• Supports department goals in promoting diversity and social justice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Experience Three (3) years of experience with accounting and/or bookkeeping, or one year of work experience as an Accounting Tech II. OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.
• Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience: Experience in A/P working with large financial/accounting systems.Previous experience performing a variety of payroll functions.Previous experience with software such as PeopleSoft and Workday.Previous experience working in a public or government accounting environment.Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word, with emphasis on advanced Excel skillset.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Analytical skills for problem-solving and process improvements.Effective leadership and teamwork skills.
• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.