FISCAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Fiscal Support TechnicianKitsap County is seeking a dedicated and detail-driven accounting professional to support the Accounts Payable team within Public Works. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, initiative, and independent judgment truly make an impact. In this role, you will help maintain the financial integrity of essential county services that directly support our community's infrastructure and daily operations.This position offers the chance to grow your accounting skills within a collaborative team while contributing to process improvements and maintaining compliance with complex regulations. Your work will help ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time, revenues are reconciled, and financial workflows run seamlessly supporting a department committed to excellence, accountability, and community service.As a Fiscal Support Technician, you will:• Manage and process purchase orders for Public Works, verifying Programs, Spend Categories, and Work Tags/Projects to ensure accurate financial tracking.• Oversee invoice flow, including prioritizing, organizing, and verifying invoices to ensure accuracy and timely payment.• Review and reconcile accounts receivable, identifying, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy.• Navigate daily operational tasks including scanning, saving, and documenting processed invoices for secure financial record-keeping.• Open, route, and manage incoming mail, ensuring timely distribution of financial documents.• Execute high-volume data entry into financial systems with precision and efficiency.• Provide exceptional customer service in person, by phone, and via email, supporting internal staff and external suppliers.• Receive, reconcile, and deposit funds for items, fees, services, and donations, issuing receipts and ensuring accurate cash handling.• Prepare outgoing mailings for processing and distribution.• Collaborate professionally with suppliers and internal teams to ensure accurate transaction recording and resolve issues proactively.• Manage supplier relationships to support high service levels and strengthen communication channels.• Contribute to improved accounting policies and procedures, helping enhance efficiency, workflow, and accuracy.• Process daily Sewer payments, prepare electronic scans, and enter deposits for the Treasurer, including any miscellaneous cash deposits.What you bring:Professional Experience and Education: Two years of experience in a fiscal office performing accounts payable, auditing, finance, or related duties using a computerized financial system. Related education demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job may substitute for up to six months of experience.Technical/Industry Background:• Experience with accounts payable, receivables, purchasing workflows, data entry, and financial management systems.• Comfort working with complex regulations, multiple deadlines, and confidential information.Specialized Expertise:• Strong analytical skills to investigate discrepancies and reconcile financial data accurately.• Experience improving financial processes or contributing to workflow enhancements.Communication/Interpersonal Skills:• Excellent customer service skills and professional communication with suppliers, staff, and the public.• Ability to maintain positive working relationships and support a collaborative team environment.Additional Preferred Qualifications:• Experience in public sector accounting, municipal finance, or Public Works operations.• Experience with Workday