Senior Accountant - Disbursements

Posting Expires: Aug 30, 2024, 11:59:00 PM (Please apply before this posting expires)
Minimum Salary: $100,213.00 Maximum Salary: $135,582.00

At the Port of Seattle, we anticipate making salary offers between the minimum and the market reference point of the salary range. Offers will be based on the skill, knowledge, and experience a job candidate brings to the job and is consistent with other employees performing the same or similar work.

Some of what you’ll be doing:
As a Senior Accountant – Disbursements, you will provide high level complex accounting technical and system support including Payroll accounting and Accounts Payable to ensure the financial integrity of information posted to the General Ledger and/or other accounting systems within Accounting Financial Reporting (AFR). You will prepare complex reconciliations and schedules to support financial audits, financial reporting and analysis related to Payroll and Accounts Payable and provide leadership directions and accounting technical guidance to Disbursement staff.

• You will identify anomalies, research, analyze, and correspond to internal and external AFR staff to resolve issues.
• You will complete month-end close tasks including preparation of journals with back-up documentation, perform variance analysis, and post payroll allocation and accrual entries.
• You will respond to questions from auditors and management regarding Payroll accrual and allocation, audit schedules, and data analysis. You will also support Union trust examination and Public Disclosure requests.
• You will prepare reports for multiple worksite reporting, unemployment, WA Unclaimed Property, and US Annual Census.
• You will provide data for Self-funded medical report, Milliman Benefits Survey, and payroll reports for audit requests from Third party agencies.
• You will design procedures for capturing payroll information required for pension -Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 68, Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) - GASB 75 and Leave reporting for Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• You will support payroll and accounts payable research, analysis and reporting needs related to audit, financial reporting, internal and external customer requests.
• You will review changes in Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for represented groups to determine eligibility and accounting requirements to ensure benefits/earnings are reflected accurately in the financial statements.

Who you are:

• Experienced – You have five (5) years of experience in accounting operations and systems including accounts payable, payroll, and related financial reporting, to include (1) year of experience leading a project or program related to accounting operation and system and/or financial reporting.
• Desired – We hope you have a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration and you are an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Expertise – You have knowledge in broad-based accounting in a senior level and are proficient with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) or Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB). You are experienced with complex accounting systems, including developing queries and reports, and have broad knowledge of various processes in other modules that interface to General Ledger. You have a strong understanding of internal controls, and you are also well-versed in Federal, Washington State and local payroll and payment laws, regulations and practices.
• Analytical & Detail-oriented – You are highly proficient in using complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) accounting systems to ensure data integrity and accurate financial reporting. You possess strong research and troubleshooting skills for resolving technical and system issues, and you excel in analyzing complex data to support strategy and process improvement. You effectively work with staff to address general ledger variances and have a keen eye for detail and accuracy in problem-solving.
• Adaptable Decision Maker – You have the ability to work independently or as part of a team, demonstrate effective judgment and decision-making skills, and maintain professional composure under pressure.
• Efficient Communicator – You possess effective verbal, written, and active listening communication skills. You write concise, organized, and clear communications to internal and external customers. You can engage others in active, open, and productive dialogue. You can also develop and maintain effective working relationships to gain trust and establish credibility at all organizational levels.

What else you’ll need to know:

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.
• Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.