Senior Accountant

                                                               This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.

Summary

This an exciting opportunity for you will 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.

We also have a new County Executive with dynamic and progressive priorities including: 

• Breaking the Cycle: Addressing homelessness, addiction, and incarceration.
• Building More: Expanding housing, childcare, transit, and infrastructure.
• Be in Community: Making King County government more visible, connected, and community driven.
• Better Government: Delivering a government that is more transparent, efficient, and accountable.

Our program has the ability to connect with each of these areas that provides opportunities for creative and innovative projects.

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, 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. 

You will 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. 

About the Team:

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.

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. 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 http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

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.

What You Will De Doing:

Qualifications You Bring:

Competencies You Bring:      

It Would be Great if You Also Bring:

Working Conditions:

• 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.    

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

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“Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Sonali Sharma at [email protected]

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. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

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