Accounting Technician II - BU

The Seattle Fire Department is seeking a regular, full-time Accounting Technician II to join the Payroll Unit of the Finance Department. The Accounting Technician II will work with a team that performs tasks related to payroll as well as accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, FLSA reporting, legal inquiries, and benefits. This position will report to the Payroll Supervisor.

The position will operate out of Seattle Fire Department’s Headquarters building in Pioneer Square. Some remote work will be available.

• Process bi-weekly payroll transactions related to compensatory time, overtime pay, holiday pay, acting pay, and unpaid time off.
• Process bi-weekly payroll transactions and update payroll records for occupational and non-occupational leaves, funeral leave, and emergency leave.
• Provide guidance on filling out timesheets and timesheet submittal.
• Administer reporting system for compensatory time in compliance with Federal Fair Labor Standards Act limits.
• Assist with review of submitted timesheets and resolve entry errors and coding errors.
• Respond to questions from staff related to payroll and policies.
• Sort and file payroll records; maintain electronic and hard copy payroll files.
• Calculate payroll adjustments, including but not limited to retroactive pay.
• Provide back-up assistance to other Account Technicians in the Payroll Unit.
• Assist with preparing retroactive salary payments for over 1000 employees during contract changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Two years of previous accounting/booking experience or one year as an Account Technician I is required. A combination of education/experience/training which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class will be considered.

A successful candidate will also possess the following experience and skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a complex, paramilitary work environment.
• In-depth knowledge of City Payroll procedures, Human Resources procedures, and Personnel policies.
• Experience with Workday or similar payroll systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Access, Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple projects and priorities while ensuring deadlines are met.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

The full salary range for this position is $35.00 - $39.18 per hour.

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.

The Seattle Fire Department is looking to create a diverse team of hardworking, committed individuals with a passion for public service and who are deeply aligned with our City's values of Race and Social Justice. The City of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender identity, political ideology or any other basis prohibited by federal, state and local laws.