Salary : $76,545.00 - $102,967.00 Annually
Location : King County - Seattle - Belltown, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26DOT-NWR-03709
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Northwest Region
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking a to serve as the Accounting Supervisor for the Toll Division in Seattle, WA. This position prepares financial reports and analyzes accounting and fiscal data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), state and department requirements, and organizational principles to support the WSDOT Tolling business plan. This work will require expert level review in accordance with GAAP, government auditing standards, budgeting guidelines, federal and state statutes, regulations and procedures, and WSDOT guidelines and practices.
What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Maintain and input financial data for transactions, ensuring accuracy in records for reporting and audits.
• Coordinate with toll-related project and program management, as well as Accounting & Financial Service (AFS) staff, to determine fund sources for work orders and complex projects within multiple programs.
• Analyze expenditures using financial reports and forecasting tools to assess budgetary impacts across multiple programs.
• Review and approve accounting and inventory entries to maintain completeness and accuracy in financial records.
• Gather and compile statewide financial data for regulatory reporting purposes.
• Examine invoices for compliance with contract provisions, department policies, and financial regulations.
• Review and verify accounting and fiscal entries for alignment with legal and policy requirements.
• Evaluate expenditure trends and reporting tools to provide financial analysis and recommendations for leadership.
• Approve expenditure requests for labor, materials, equipment use, and project costs.
• Assess expenditure data to support revenue forecasting, bond sales, debt service management, and interfund revenue transfers.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• GAAP and Governmental Accounting: Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting practices to financial agreements, revenue recognition, accounts receivable, and fiscal transactions.
• Financial Management: Experience managing an accounting office or operations, tracking monthly expenditures, accruals, allocation of shared costs, and the approval process with internal stakeholders. Must demonstrate consistent attention to detail in work products of self and staff.
• Organization and Prioritization: Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, organize work of self and staff effectively, and prioritize work to ensure that all assignments are completed accurately within established deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Financial Reporting: Ability to present reports to supervisors, program managers, division leadership, and other agency staff in a technical and non-technical manner.
• Financial Systems Expertise: Knowledge of enterprise financial and reporting systems used to manage and report fiscal activity.
• Financial Analysis: Experience interpreting financial reports, analyzing and reconciling multiple data sets, and validating accounting data to ensure accurate financial reporting and recording of fiscal transactions.
• Communication: Demonstrated excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively through written and verbal communication. Ability to tailor technical communication to the technical level of the audience.
• Supervisory Experience: Experience supervising technical staff or teams for both projects and an annual calendar of deliverables. Demonstrated ability to set direction, assigning and reviewing work, coaching and developing staff or contributors, managing resources and timelines, and fostering accountability. Leadership experience may include formal supervision, project management, and cross-functional team coordination roles.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Experience working with internal and external organizations to coordinate use of multiple funding sources for projects and operations. Demonstrated experience building effective working relationships, contributing to team success, and maintaining individual accountability.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Toll Operations: Knowledge of or experience with toll operations.
• TRAINS Experience: Experience with Transportation Reporting and Accounting Information System (TRAINS)
• Adaptability Skills: Demonstrated ability to adapt to change.
• Independent Work Ability: Ability to work independently.
• Deadline Management: Experience working with short deadlines and in a high stress environment.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in of the Washington Administrative Code.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit

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How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the "References" section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status