Accounting Specialist

JOB Invitation to Compete #02-24: Accounting Specialist Central Library, Financial Services, Administrative Services 1000 4th Ave, SeattleTemporary, FLSA non-exempt, full-time position (80 hours per pay period)Assignment expected to end on or before 08/21/2024.
Pay rate: $35.
83 – $43.
55 per hour Work is performed in a City/Library work/office environment, Monday – Friday, approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Hybrid work schedule available; minimum of two (2) days a week in-office.
A pay period is two weeks in length.
This recruitment is open to the public and to The Seattle Public Library’s employees.
Please read the How to Apply section of this bulletin for more information.
Candidates are asked to submit their application materials in NEOGOV by 5:00 p.
m.
on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
OverviewThe Seattle Public Library’s mission is to bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community.
We view Seattle as a city where imagination and opportunity continue to thrive.
Since 1891, we have grown from a single reading room in Pioneer Square to a world-class library system with 27 locations.
The Library works every day to foster and support a healthy city and a healthy democracy.
We do this work guided by the principles of intellectual freedom, literacy and the love of learning, racial equity, privacy and confidentiality, respect for the community, strong partnerships and innovation.
We are an active and committed partner in the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative.
The Seattle Public Library is Seattle’s center of information and knowledge and one of the most popular and valued services in the city.
Library staff members are highly regarded by the public for their knowledge, quality of service and caring.
Staff members are committed to the Library’s organizational values of respect, partnership, engagement, diversity, transparency and recognition.
In particular, they demonstrate respect, engage in partnerships, and are transparent in their communications and intentions.
A strategic priority of the Library is to foster an internal culture of innovation which focuses on creativity, engagement, learning and staff development.
If you share these values and meet the qualifications, the Library invites you to apply for the Accounting Specialist position.
The Financial Services team provides accounting services and financial information to support Library managers in maintaining effective financial control over operations.
The Accounting Specialist position performs a range of professional accounting functions and tasks within the established guidelines of the Library according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, procedures and methods.
This role is supervised by a higher level Accounting Operation Supervisor and does not have direct reports.
Assignments are performed under moderate supervision within established guidelines, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, standards and methods.
Direction will be provided on special projects or where guidelines and rules are unclear.
Knowledge of accounting practices, methods, laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations is required to determine the most appropriate accounting methods and procedures to apply and to ensure appropriate compliance.
Personal contacts are with department employees, other departments, agencies or the public to provide information, coordinate work activities and resolve problems.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Any of the following duties may be performed.
This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of the Accounting Specialist.
It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.
Essential Duties: Accounts Payable and Expenditure PaymentMonitor and control accounting activities in the recording of Accounts Payable—includes the management of a designated library department portfolio.
Process all payment expenditures incurred by the Library in an accurate and timely manner.
Field inquiries from vendor network and library department portfolio regarding payment and billing transactions in a courteous and timely manner.
Research and resolve payment discrepancies and disputes.
Monitor and control accounting activities in the recording of financial transactions.
Other DutiesReview and input Requisition information to the financial system, and partner with the Library Senior Buyer to dispatch Purchase Orders.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing responsibilities including performing account analysis, and review of financial data.
Assist in special projects including research and analysis of financial information and reporting for special information requests from departments.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION How to ApplyPlease submit the following items by 5:00 p.
m.
on Sunday, April 7, 2024 to be considered for this position.
Your application will not be considered if these items are missing or incomplete.
Completed online application.
A cover letter that describes how your experience and skills align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
Please let us know why you are interested in this position.
Current resume that summarizes relevant education, professional experience, training and skills.
Applications that do not include a cover letter, resume, and complete online application will not be considered.
Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills.
Initial screening will be based on a review of application materials.
The employment history detailed in your application materials MUST validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions.
If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process.
The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a series of one or more interviews.
Additional InformationIf you have questions regarding this bulletin or employment at The Seattle Public Library, please send an email to job.
applications@spl.
org.
The Library promotes diversity and inclusion in employment.
If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please contact us.
Please keep in mind that job offers are contingent on a review of criminal history as well as verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process.