Accounts Payable Accounting Technician II

1 week ago

Seattle, Washington, United States City of Seattle Full time


Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served.

Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.


The Accounting Technician II processes invoices, credit card transactions, and travel reimbursement transactions for payment processing; processes Event forms and maintains reports in Excel; responds to internal and external customer inquiries; provides C-Card and travel training, invoice payment assistance and back-up to the travel desk.

Updates Accounts Payable process documents; performs and follows through independently with minimal guidance and effectively manages multiple complex tasks at any given time.

This position will report to the Accounts Payable Manager.

Here is more about what you'll be doing:
Process invoices for timely payment to vendors and suppliers using the PeopleSoft system.

Audit invoice pricing and totals, account coding, tax rates, discounts, pricing of invoices against purchase orders, blanket contracts, or related encumbrances.

Reconcile invoices with receiving ticket, packing slips or receipts in PeopleSoft.
Reconcile, review, verify, and correct entries, codes or documents prepared by others to ensure the accuracy of information.
Respond to vendors and suppliers, City employees, and other City departments, to answer inquiries regarding invoice status.

Work under minimal day-to-day guidance and perform multiple complex and responsible accounting supporting tasks, solving special problems, making reliable decisions, independently researching, analyzing facts, and presenting findings upon which important or costly decisions could be made.

Provide departmental procedures and guidelines to employees and vendors as they relate to Accounts Payable, Travel, employee expense reimbursements to ensure compliance with IRS regulations, City ordinances, collective bargaining agreements, general accounting and bookkeeping standards, and other state and federal laws and regulations.

Other special job duties and small projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:

Requires two years accounting/bookkeeping experience or one year experience as an Accounting Technician I; (or a combination of education/training/experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:
Accounts Payable / Procurement Experience.


Candidate should have two years of work experience in an Accounts Payable or Procurement work unit within the last five years.

Invoice Processing Experience.


Demonstrate processing a high volume of invoices with a high level of accuracy (including non-Purchase Order, Two-way and Three-way Purchase Order match processing) in a fast-paced environment.

Employee Travel / Employee Reimbursement Experience.

Ability to actively engage with staff across the organization to initiate and complete employee travel. Share resources and information with staff to increase process efficiency.

Demonstrate experience in auditing and processing payments of employee travel advance requests and employee expense reports while adhering to policies and guidelines.

Credit Card Transaction Experience.


Demonstrate experience in collaborating with others to effectively process and reconcile credit card transactions while adhering to policies and guidelines.

Accounting / Reconciliation Experience.

Requires an understanding of basic accounting principles. Demonstrate general ledger knowledge and experience in reconciliation of accounting transactions.
Communication Skill.

Demonstrate experience in providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers to establish, maintain, and enhance relationships. Excellent communication skills, including writing, speaking, and presenting.
Technical Skill.

Demonstrate experience working with large-scale information systems (ex. PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle, or Lawson). Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Other Skills.

Self-starter, highly motivated, and results driven. Ability to meet strict deadlines. Ability to adapt to a continuously changing environment.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice .The full salary range for this position is $32.06to $35.90 per hour.

Application Process

Please submit the following with your online application:
A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

Who May Apply :
This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications.

Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences.

Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.


Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check.

The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the

Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance ,

SMC 14.17

and the

City of Seattle Personnel Rule A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with

SMC Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.


The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:

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Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page:

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