Accounts Receivable Specialist
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Accounting
Posted on April 15, 2024
Salary
$28.88 - $36.74 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024-LM21621
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FBOD-Finance & Business Ops
Opening Date
04/15/2024
Closing Date
4/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
F1A : L117-Admin
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
This recruitment is open to King County employees only.
King County's Finance and Business Operations Division, Financial Management section, is seeking a Accounts Receivable Specialist (Fiscal Specialist 3)!
The King County Financial Management Section, Accounts Receivable Unit is looking to find an energetic, data-driven, analytical, results-oriented Fiscal Specialist III who has strong interpersonal skills, a sharp eye for detail, and is eager to work toward team goals. In this role, you will be contributing to the health of King County financials by accurately processing accounts receivable and ensuring quality customer service.
Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:
Position Information:
The Application/Selection Process:
This recruitment is open to King County employees only. A completed King County Application is required. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
The selection process typically consists of a phone screen, video interview, and reference checking. For some positions the process may also include skill testing, writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact:
Lisa Manasan, Recruiter
Email: lmanasan@kingcounty.gov
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. 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.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
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.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$28.88 - $36.74 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024-LM21621
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FBOD-Finance & Business Ops
Opening Date
04/15/2024
Closing Date
4/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
F1A : L117-Admin
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
This recruitment is open to King County employees only.
King County's Finance and Business Operations Division, Financial Management section, is seeking a Accounts Receivable Specialist (Fiscal Specialist 3)!
The King County Financial Management Section, Accounts Receivable Unit is looking to find an energetic, data-driven, analytical, results-oriented Fiscal Specialist III who has strong interpersonal skills, a sharp eye for detail, and is eager to work toward team goals. In this role, you will be contributing to the health of King County financials by accurately processing accounts receivable and ensuring quality customer service.
Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:
- Post receipts to invoices created in Oracle and remit daily batches. Reconcile batches to deposit. Post Miscellaneous Cash Receipts to EBS coding provided by departments.
- Act as a primary support for the ORACLE EBS Accounts Receivable Receipts module.
- Post Payment Lockbox as assigned.
- Coordinate with third party collection agency as assigned.
- Responsible for invoice prep and customer service for assigned customer group.
- Reconcile payments that are unidentified, suspended, or unapplied. Reverse payments and reapply payments in Oracle.
- Provide Oracle EBS Accounts Receivable accounting and administration support, including ORACLE EBS month-end/year-end support and verifying, reconciling data discrepancies, and performing other various billing tasks such as preparing refunds, write-off requests, and journal entries.
- Research payments received by using custom treasury software (Imagevision), provide back up, etc.
- Conduct research on financial data which includes selecting appropriate materials needed, and the ability to document the findings.
- Review and create business process documentation.
- Experience working in Accounts Receivable;
- Experience requesting refunds and processing refunds;
- Experience with processing unapplied and on-account payments to invoices;
- Experience with balancing and reconciling invoice transactions and accounting records for customer's accounts
- Strong communication, interpersonal, writing and customer service skills;
- Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work;
- Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products;
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience working with governmental accounting
- Experience with LEAN processes and principles
- Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools
Position Information:
- Work Site Details: The work associated with this position will primarily be hybrid with two days in office per week.
- Location Requirement: 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 position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters 117.
The Application/Selection Process:
This recruitment is open to King County employees only. A completed King County Application is required. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
The selection process typically consists of a phone screen, video interview, and reference checking. For some positions the process may also include skill testing, writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact:
Lisa Manasan, Recruiter
Email: lmanasan@kingcounty.gov
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. 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.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
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.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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