City of Seattle, WA

Position Description

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together!

SDOT has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and detailed Accounts Payable (A/P) Technician (Accounting Technician III-BU) on our Accounts Payable team within the Finance and Administration Division. This key team member will add processing capacity needed to maintain and improve the timeliness of vendor payments. This Technician will also serve as a backup for our Senior A/P Accountant. We are looking for a service-oriented professional who can maintain positive vendor relationships to better work with the many vendors we employ to deliver on our transportation projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as a lead to train, provide guidance, balance workloads, prioritize tasks, and review the work of A/P team members (two Accounting Tech IIs and two supported employees).
• Measures and reports A/P metrics, including work volumes and backlogs by category.
• Processes complex vendor invoices and research items on vendor statements.
• Researches vendor issues, solves problems, and proactively communicates with internal and external customers.
• Reviews and processes consultant contracts, public works invoices, travel expenses, and credit card transactions as needed (as backup to Senior Accountant).
• Coordinates A/P responses to audit public disclosure requests and other comparable level/type of duties as assigned.
• Supports department goals in promoting diversity and social justice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience with accounting and/or bookkeeping.

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

• Experience in A/P working with PeopleSoft or other large financial/accounting systems.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical skills for problem-solving and process improvements.
• Effective leadership and teamwork skills.
• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.

Other Requirements:

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment, where a minimum of 3 days of the workweek is completed in a City office, and 2 days of the workweek are completed remotely, adhering to a regular 40-hour work schedule.

Additional Information

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Supplemental questionnaire responses
3. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
4. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a potential background check.

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 City’s full salary range for this position is $$35.72 - $41.59 hourly.

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: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle 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. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.

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:

"Most" Employees Plans - Human Resources | seattle.gov