1-Year Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Accounts Payable Accounting Technician II-BU
City of SeattleAbout the role
Posting number: 2026-00838
Department: Seattle Public Utilities
Division: Financial and Risk Services Branch
Job classification: Accounting Technician II-BU
Posting type: Open
Categories: Accounting and Finance
Summary
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has an exciting temporary opportunity for an experienced professional to join SPU's Accounts Payable team. We're looking for a Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Accounting Technician II to perform multiple complex accounts payable support tasks. Responsibilities will include process and prioritize high volume of invoices, manage daily deadlines, solve problems, make reliable decisions, independent research, analyze facts and communicate effectively to internal and external customers. The position will report to the Accounts Payable Manager in the Accounting Division of SPU’s Financial & Risk Services Branch.
This temporary opportunity is expected to last one (1) year, is fully benefitted, and open to all qualified candidates.
About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.6 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
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SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.
Examples of duties
Primary Job Responsibilities for Temporary Accounting Tech II-BU:- Process high volume of invoices, manage daily deadlines, and update information real-time in financial system
- Keep current with aged payables for assigned work stream
- Record new incoming invoices within allotted time frames, update invoice tracking logs, match invoices in financial system
- Utilize queries and system inquiries to research information from procurement to payment
- Communicate variances or issues, track communications and escalations with internal and external customers
- Track changes to remittance information, payment method, terms, and other payable procedures
- Resolve internal and external customer and vendor inquiries, such as payment history, payment status, and coding
- Handle and deposit cash/checks, process variety of refunds, and conservation rebates
- Recognize and record asset purchases, reconcile vendor statements, and research outstanding unpaid invoices
- Process standard purchase orders and reconcile invoice to purchase order and/or receipt
- Assist other staff members with invoice processing such as travel and training, permits, consultant contract payments, employee reimbursements, credit card transaction
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