Salary : $73,569.60 - $93,246.40 Annually
Location : King Street Center - 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA
Job Type: Term-Ltd
Job Number: 2026-MC27992
Department: DES - Executive Services
Division: FBOD-Finance & Business Ops
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: F3A : L117-P&T
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary
This recruitment is open to internal (King County) FBOD employees only. This role is expected to last at least 6 months.

King County's Finance and Business Operations Division, Procurement & Payables section, is seeking a self-motivated SDA/TLT Assistant Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will ensure refunds are accurately and appropriately applied prior to year-end, while applying King County policies and procedures to maintain proper accounting treatment for all refunds. We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented team player who can hit the ground running and contribute to reliable, compliant financial operations.

Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:

• Research refund checks to determine the reason for issuance and appropriate accounting.
• Review vendor, payment and accounting records to verify accuracy.
• Reconcile refund checks against accounting records, payment histories, invoices and transaction documentation.
• Investigate discrepancies between refund amounts and accounting system balances.
• Coordinate with other agencies/departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Update accounting system and tracking spreadsheets with refund status and details.
• Prepare reconciliation reports and summaries for management.
• Ensure refund transactions comply with internal policies and accounting procedures.
• Monitor refund activity and follow up on unresolved items within established deadlines.
• Handle confidential financial and vendor information appropriately.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Accounts Payable experience in accounting and/or finance which involves working in a high-volume processing environment
• Experience using an automated financial management system, Oracle or SAP, preferably Oracle
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounts payable related policies, as well as county, state and federal regulations
• Strong communication, interpersonal, writing and customer service skills
• Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work
• Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience using Oracle EBS
• Experience with LEAN processes and principles
• Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools

Position Information:

• Work Site Details: The team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104. Please reach out for additional details at the contact below.
• Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule: This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Union Representation: This position is Teamsters 117 represented.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work in our department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a county-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work. Employees will need to be available and responsive during scheduled work hours and follow FBOD's hybrid/remote guidelines that include on-camera participation during virtual video meetings.

The Application/Selection Process: The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. A completed King County Application is required. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification including Term-Limited Temporary, Special Duty Assignment, Short-Term-Temporary and Career Service vacancies. We highly recommend that you provide a resume. A cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position is encouraged as well.
The selection process consists of different phases: screening interview, virtual interview, and if successful, pre-hire reference checking. For some positions, additional phases may also include skill testing, writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.

Each phase is set for a specific day. Different times will be available for those days only. Please reach out to the contact below to confirm dates. Rescheduling interviews may not be possible and may remove you from consideration if unavailable.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact: Michael Castro, Recruiter Email: [email protected]

Supplemental Information

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
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I understand that the work associated with this position will be hybrid with 2 days in office per week (minimum).If relocating for this position, relocation assistance is not provided.In office requirements may change as required by King County business needs and for meetings/events. Type, "Understood" to confirm.
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Without the use of AI, please describe your Accounts Payable experience in accounting and/or finance which involves nvoice processing within an integrated accounting financial software and reporting system which includesType "NA" if this does not apply to your experience.
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