Accounting Technician II - BU

JOB Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served.
Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound.
Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
Seattle City Light Payroll Unit is recruiting for an Accounting Technician II.
The position is engaged in the maintenance and preparation of payroll records and files.
Performs all payroll records maintenance operations and procedures pertaining to complex set of accounts or payroll records for 1800 employees of the Seattle City Light.
This Accounting Technician II reports to the Payroll Supervisor at the SCL Payroll Department.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Prepares payroll documents and updates files to ensure proper and accurate employee, salary, and deduction information.
Performs duties associated with the reconciliation, balancing or processing of payroll adjustments and records.
Assist employees with timesheet and Employee Self Service usage.
Prepares and reviews reports, forms, transactions statements, or other documents.
Compile information and data required for the preparation of payroll reports.
Interprets City Personnel Rules and Collective Bargaining Agreements to employees and their chain of command.
Research and processes payroll adjustments in appropriate City systems.
Maintain, process, audit, and monitor employee leave balance accumulators.
Responsible for payroll and Human Resource processes for new hires, separations, and transfers.
Handle overpayment processes, paperwork, and adjustments.
Manual Salary Warrant Requests preparation and submission to City Payroll.
Performs multiple regular payroll audits using the Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Access Query database (to be WorkDay after 2024 implementation).
Communicate effectively (in person, through email and by phone) with employees, other departments, and external agency representatives.
Answer and respond to employee questions via phone, in person, and email.
Keep sensitive materials and information confidential.
Accountable & ethical payroll output.
Any other payroll duties and/or special projects assigned by Payroll Supervisor.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The full salary range for this position is $28.
00 to $31.
35 per hour.
Application ProcessPlease submit the following with your online application: A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement.
A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.
Incomplete applications may not be accepted.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications.
Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences.
Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check.
The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.
17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.
3.
A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.
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Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.
seattle.
gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.
Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.
seattle.
gov/city-light/about-us/careers .