Accounting Technician

The Seattle Police Department is seeking an Accounting Tech II-BU for the Fiscal Unit to provide a full range of accounting support for the Department’s purchase requests and Supplier payments. This position also serves as a Customer Service representative and reports to the Accounts Payable Principal Accountant. Please note that this position is in the process of being reallocated from an Administrative Specialist II-BU.

Job Responsibilities

Utilize the internal 1.5 Purchase Request System to monitor and follow up on purchase requests and payments.
Place orders for equipment and services with outside vendors utilizing vendor contracts, direct vouchers, and departmental purchase orders.
Audit, monitor and review invoices for coding, payment authorization, accuracy, and completeness.
Prepare vouchers, departmental purchase orders, and general journal ledger entries in the PeopleSoft +.2 Financial Management System.
Interpret and apply departmental and City policies, rules, procedures, and guidelines related to Accounts Payable and Purchasing.
Provide assistance at the front counter for Department customers and distribute petty cash payments.
Duties may include issuing and tracking Department cellular phones; Petty Cash fund replenishment and reconciliation; and receiving Department cash collections.
Provide backup to other positions in the Fiscal Office.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Requires two years Accounting/Bookkeeping experience or one-year experience as an Accounting Technician I, or a combination of education/training /experience, which provides equivalent background to perform the functions of the job.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with spreadsheets.
Associate degree in accounting.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft +.2 Financial Management System or a similar financial system.
Knowledge of the City’s policies and procedures regarding Purchasing and Accounts Payable.
Computer proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with Microsoft Access.
Good organizational and communications skills.
Demonstrated ability to successfully participate in a customer service environment and work independently and as part of a team.

Position Requirements

Must pass a Seattle Police Department background investigation.
This position is a hybrid position; the City requires employees to report in person 3 days a week (subject to change). Individual schedules will be based on an agreement between the employee and their supervisor.

Additional Information

About The Department

The Seattle Police Department is comprised of approximately 1,600 dedicated law enforcement professionals all committed to creating and fostering a work environment that is collaborative, innovative, and leading the way in law enforcement principles and practices. Ours is a culture that encourages top performers to adhere to a standard of excellence in the identification of and resolution to complex challenges. At SPD we acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and pledge ourselves to create and maintain an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

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