Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Opportunity

This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time. This an exciting opportunity for you to lead and guide your team along with being a responsive problem solver. Your efforts will include recommendations for financial performance and suggest cost-saving measures. You will collaborate with an established team that works in a positive cohesive environment. You will be involved with leading financial audits, yearly landfill liability calculations, disposal rate testing & implementation in the Paradigm system, and all month-end & year-end accounting activities.

We are filling one Career Service position and may use this recruitment to create a list of candidates for any potential vacancies in similar positions in the following 6 months. The classification of this position is Senior Accountant. Our program has the ability to connect with each of the new County Executive priorities that provides opportunities for creative and innovative projects.

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, FSU Staff ensure the flow of business is not interrupted and problem solved when it is. Working in a cost effective, efficient manner, FSU supports the financial stewardship goals of the Solid Waste Division.

The Finance Team at Solid Waste is a very collaborative group of individuals that truly take pride in ensuring there is financial accuracy and that all County Guidelines and policies have been met. The team is very resourceful, and loves helping both their external and internal customers. They uphold a high standard of customer service and always ensure each project is met with care and accuracy.

The King County Solid Waste Division (KCSWD) is responsible for the public solid waste system that serves the people and communities of unincorporated King County and most cities within King County. KCSWD is the lead King County Agency for delivering Zero Waste of Resources (ZWoR) goal for the region, which will reduce valuable materials sent to the landfill by up to 70%. KCSWD operates the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, ten transfer facilities, nine closed landfills, and many programs to design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems.

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Senior Accountant, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Solid Waste Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks. Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Review and approve accounts payable invoices and schedules.
• Review and approve accounts receivable corrections.
• Manage and upload all Paradigm files to the general ledger on a daily basis.
• Assist the Accounts Receivable team with revenue variance analysis and reconciliations.
• Conduct Bank Reconciliations and Monthly Tonnage Reporting along with creating recurring journal entries.
• Review and approve Fixed and Controllable Asset transactions.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors.
• Provide support to the Supervisor on various departmental and finance-related projects as needed.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and 3 years' experience working in the accounting/finance field or a combination of education and experience that allows you to perform the duties of this position.
• Experience (2 years) leading/supervising staff.
• Intermediate level experience with MS Excel (i.e. pivot tables, csv data downloads/uploads, vlookups, etc)
• Intermediate level experience with MS Teams, Outlook, Word and Adobe Pro
• Experience (3 years ) working with customers in customer service background.
• Experience (3 years ) using a financial system and reporting systems.

Competencies You Bring:

• Financial Acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Racially Just: Identify and replace racists systems and structures with anti-racists and pro-equity approaches.

It Would be Great if You Also Bring:

• Accounting Degree and 2 years' experience working in governmental accounting/finance.
• 3+ years' experience with automated financial and reporting systems.
• 3+ years' experience in a Customer Service-Related role, preferably in an Accounting/Finance Role.
• Advance experience with MS Excel.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform duties involving physical labor including bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing, and twisting.

• Work Location: The Financial Services Unit (FSU) 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.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week; Mon – Fri, core hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters 117 Professional and Technical.

Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a skills test and one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter.

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us. King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the