Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist – Enterprise Services Section (ESS), Solid Waste Division (SWD) About this Role The Financial Services Unit (FSU) is responsible for processing all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, along with general ledger monitoring and maintenance. Working with both internal and external customers, the FSU staff ensure the flow of business is not interrupted and problem solve when it is. Working in a cost effective, efficient manner, FSU supports the financial stewardship goals of the Solid Waste Division. About the Team The King County Solid Waste Division (KCSWD) is at the forefront of transforming waste management in our region, serving the communities of unincorporated King County and most cities within the county. As the lead agency driving the Zero Waste of Resources (ZWoR) initiative, KCSWD is on a mission to reduce the amount of valuable materials sent to landfills by up to 70%. The division operates vital facilities like the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, ten transfer stations, nine closed landfills, and a variety of innovative programs aimed at eliminating waste and pollution, keeping materials in use, and regenerating our natural systems for a sustainable future. What You Will Be Doing Reconciliation of P-Card Banks Statements, Deposit Accounts, and Site Activity paperwork to verify accurate recording in the Cashiering System and Oracle EBS Audit site review paperwork, invoice coding, and expense reports for compliance with King County financial policies Process employee travel expense reimbursements, petty cash, and P-card transactions in Oracle EBS Research and reconcile financial discrepancies, propose corrections, documenting deviations from policies and procedures Reconcile Revenue to General Ledger Personally handle communications and responses which may require independent judgment; respond to customer inquiries including payment, billing, and collection issues Utilize various systems and tools needed to facilitate refunds, and payment adjustments; understand, track and adjust accounts as needed; maintain and populate spreadsheets Qualifications You Bring Working knowledge of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Accounting that includes balancing, reconciling, and auditing Experience with internal/external customer service Experience using Financial Systems and Reconciling Revenues Working knowledge of Excel (e.g. pivot tables, csv data downloads, vlookup, etc.) Competencies You Bring Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions Decision Quality – Able to make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward Action Oriented – Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement Interpersonal Savvy – Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people It Would be Great if You Also Bring Associate degree or Certification(s) in accounting, finance or related field Experience using the Oracle EBS financial system Working Conditions Work Location – The FES team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements Work Schedule – This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. Standard office hours are between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. Union Representation – This position is represented by Teamsters 117 Administrative Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr