What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Seattle Public Utilities?
Position Description
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is recruiting for a Senior Accountant in the General Ledger and Project Cost Accounting (GLPC) group. This Senior Accountant position is the technical expert who understands the complex functions with the City’s financial system, PeopleSoft. Responsibilities include performing complex data analysis, developing queries, reconciling large volumes of data, recommending process improvement, and assist in preparing SPU’s three audited financial statements. This position also works closely with four principal accountants, Budget and Rates staff, and assists accountants with reconciliations and complex journals. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.
About Seattle Public Utilities (SPU): SPU is a community-centered utility working to make Seattle the best place to live for everyone. We deliver high quality, vital services, across four major lines of business: providing water, solid waste, drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses. In addition, SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high-quality, reliable, and cost-conscious utility services and to achieve the greatest benefits possible for every investment we make. For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), check out the:
About
Why Join Our Team? We know work isn’t only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
Qualifications
Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in general or governmental accounting (or equivalent education/training/experience)
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter credit units in accounting (no substitutions)
Desired Qualifications
Application Package Expectation
A complete application package, including the following, is required for this position:
Work Schedule: This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. City employees have the option to work remotely two (2) days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
Who may apply: 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. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Charles Gilmore at charles.gilmore@seattle.gov
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is recruiting for a Senior Accountant in the General Ledger and Project Cost Accounting (GLPC) group. This Senior Accountant position is the technical expert who understands the complex functions with the City’s financial system, PeopleSoft. Responsibilities include performing complex data analysis, developing queries, reconciling large volumes of data, recommending process improvement, and assist in preparing SPU’s three audited financial statements. This position also works closely with four principal accountants, Budget and Rates staff, and assists accountants with reconciliations and complex journals. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.
About Seattle Public Utilities (SPU): SPU is a community-centered utility working to make Seattle the best place to live for everyone. We deliver high quality, vital services, across four major lines of business: providing water, solid waste, drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses. In addition, SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high-quality, reliable, and cost-conscious utility services and to achieve the greatest benefits possible for every investment we make. For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), check out the:
- SPU Website
- Strategic Business Plan
About
Why Join Our Team? We know work isn’t only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- Hybrid work schedule opportunities
- Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
- Generous benefits package
- Free Orca Pass
- City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
- Growth potential and advancement opportunities
- Work within the different modules (GL, PC, PO) of the financial system (PeopleSoft)
- Prepare monthly journal entries
- Develop complex reconciliation procedures
- Reconcile PeopleSoft modules to side systems
- Partner with other City departments to coordinate coding for costs
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements and cash flow
- Prepare supporting schedules for annual financial statement audit
- Assist with developing and implementing accounting policy and procedures
- Propose business process improvements
Qualifications
Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in general or governmental accounting (or equivalent education/training/experience)
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter credit units in accounting (no substitutions)
Desired Qualifications
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Ability to exercise professional judgment in decision-making and recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to take on challenges and work to solve them.
- Experienced working with PeopleSoft or other large ERP accounting systems.
- Proficient with advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, Vlookup, etc).
- Solid understanding of accounting for an enterprise fund.
- Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Ability to clearly communicate accounting information in non-technical terms.
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to work with a diverse workforce and to be a team player.
Application Package Expectation
A complete application package, including the following, is required for this position:
- Submit complete City of Seattle online application
- Upload your current resume
Work Schedule: This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. City employees have the option to work remotely two (2) days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
Who may apply: 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. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Charles Gilmore at charles.gilmore@seattle.gov
Salary : $46 - $54
