What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Accounting Project Specialist position at Snohomish County Planning and Development Services?

Salary : $71,122.08 - $86,372.16 Annually

Location : Everett, WA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-02318

Department : Airport

Division : Airport Administration

Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

BASIC FUNCTION

To perform a variety of duties in the planning, development and implementation of process improvement projects. Employees in this classification are assigned one large project and / or multiple small projects to plan and implement as well as a variety of specialized accounting tasks.

Job Duties

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Assists supervisor in identifying opportunities for process improvement and, as requested by supervisor, independently investigates / researches solution options, including gathering information from in house and external sources.
Drafts recommendations and alternative options for discrete projects; drafts written materials such as reports, letters and memos including, but not limited to identifying, quantifying and reporting potential and actual dollar savings through utilization of an improved process.
Leads or assists in implemention of approved projects; may personally implement less complex individual projects which are part of larger programs.
Provides input to the development of or directly develops requests for proposals and contracts; evaluates responses relative to desired outcomes; may monitor the performance of various contractors; prepares status reports as required.
Prepares training materials and leads user group training covering best practices for utilization of new programs. Coaches, mentors and supports staff from all county departments / offices as needed.
Answers questions and provides information to county employees and the general public, including county vendors, concerning a variety of programs and issues.
Tracks, reviews, processes and analyzes data from a variety of sources; maintains computer files.
Performs or guides others in the performance of various special project implementations / uses for the division, as assigned by supervisor or business manager.
Performs Accounting Specialist and other duties as assigned.
When assigned to the airport, recommends, reviews, and monitors Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations and Advisory Circulars compliance for the Airport Business Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

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 county for the purpose of site visits. Occasional evening, weekend and / or holiday work may be required to timely complete assignments.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.

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County Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement

Basic Group Term Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Commuting Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program

Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

Deferred Compensation 457(b)

Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance

Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

Regular full-time employees : If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.

Regular part-time employees : If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note : Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.

What is your highest level of completed education in business administration or a related field?

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

No related degree

Which of the following statements best describes your technical accounting experience?

Less than one year of experience

One year of experience, but less than two

Two years of experience or more

Please indicate which of the following tasks you have performed as part of your primary duties. (Check all that apply)

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Payroll

Contract Management

Accounting Improvement Projects

Accounting Database Management

Financial Analysis

Researching and resolving inquiries, complaints, discrepancies and errors

None of the above

Which of the following statements best describes your experience in creating and maintaining electronic spreadsheets, such as Excel? (select all that apply)

No experience

Simple input and sorting of data

Writing functions

Creating and updating tables and charts

Pivot table development

Which of the following statements best describes your experience in creating and managing accounting databases and electronic accounting records? (select all that apply)

No experience

Database entry

Transitioning old to new databases

Creating reports from database

Developing and implementing new databases

Your completed response(s) to the following questions must be submitted with your application in order to be given consideration for the next phase in the recruitment process. You are encouraged to provide as much detail as possible in your answers. A complete response will include detailed experience and knowledge that supports your ability to perform the duties of this job description. Please prepare responses which describe the specific situations, your role and actions taken, and the impact your actions had on the organization or the particular project outcome. The supplemental questionnaire will be scored by a panel of evaluators. They will only score your submitted answer to each specific question. Your resume that you have attached to this application will not be available to the evaluators for this initial screening. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you understand these instructions?

Please provide a detailed description of your experience leading and managing accounting projects from start to finish. Include examples of specific projects where you managed tasks such as software implementation, database upgrades, or the introduction of new technologies, and explain how your accounting expertise contributed to the successful completion of these projects.

Please detail your accounting experience in relation to the responsibilities specified in this position's job description.

This job will be involved in project management and implementation, but also may need to be versatile to perform all functions of an Accounting Specialist. Please describe your specific experience with full-service accounting specialist functions, including bank reconciliations, financial reports, staff training / travel approvals and reimbursements, accounts receivable processing, balance sheet, cash receipting, expense monitoring, journal entries, grants, job costing, credit card reconciliations, and any other experience relative to this job description.

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