ACCOUNTING PROJECT SPECIALIST

Posting number: 2026-00201

Department: Finance

Division: Finance Financial Operations

Job classification: ACCOUNTING PROJECT SPECIALIST

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance

Summary

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of employment verification and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. 
 For any questions, reach out to SHR-Talent@snoco.org

Examples of duties

1. Assists supervisor in identifying opportunities for process improvement and, as requested by supervisor, independently investigates/researches solution options, including gathering information from in house and external sources.
2. Drafts recommendations and alternative options for discrete projects; drafts written materials such as reports, letters and memos including, but not limited to identifying, quantifying and reporting potential and actual dollar savings through utilization of an improved process.
3. Leads or assists in implemention of approved projects; may per­sonally implement less complex individual projects which are part of larger programs.
4. Provides input to the development of or directly develops requests for proposals and contracts; evaluates responses relative to desired outcomes; may monitor the performance of various contractors; prepares status reports as required.
5. Prepares training materials and leads user group training covering best practices for utilization of new programs. Coaches, mentors and supports staff from all county departments/offices as needed.
6. Answers questions and provides information to county employees and the general public, including county vendors, concerning a variety of programs and is­sues.
7. Tracks, reviews, processes and analyzes data from a variety of sources; maintains computer files.
8. Performs or guides others in the performance of various special project implementations/uses for the division, as assigned by supervisor or business manager.
9. Performs Accounting Specialist and other duties as assigned.
10. When assigned to the airport, recommends, reviews, and monitors Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations and Advisory Circulars compliance for the Airport Business Manager.  

Qualifications

Supplemental information

• best practices and current trends and developments in accounting transaction processes;
• federal, state and local laws as they apply to specific accounting transactions;
• research and data collection techniques;
• accounting systems;
• computer word processing, spreadsheet and database applications integration;
• specialized bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices with an emphasis in payroll, federal/state labor and reporting regulations, AP, AR, cash collections and processing;
• labor contracts, departmental policies/procedures, HR Guidelines and other applicable materials;
• general office practices and procedures.

• gather, evaluate and document technical data;  
• synthesize research results and use these results as a basis for recommendations;
• implement and apply complex and relevant procedures, laws and labor agreements;
• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;