ACCOUNTING PROJECT SPECIALIST

ACCOUNTING PROJECT SPECIALIST

Salary

$71,189.88 - $90,858.36 Annually

Location

Main County Campus-3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA

Job Type

Full-Time Project

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-00201

Department

Finance

Division

Finance Financial Operations

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

BASIC FUNCTION

To perform a variety of duties in the planning, development and implementation of process improvement projects. Employees in this classification are assigned one large project and/or multiple small projects to plan and implement as well as a variety of specialized accounting tasks.

Snohomish County is hiring an Accounting Project Specialist. This position is a project position in accounts payable to backfill and support our existing staff during a finance software system replacement project. The County has purchased Oracle, and implementation begins in the summer of 2026. Project positions are budgeted to 12/31/2026 but anticipated to continue through the next biennial budget end date of 12/31/2028.

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

Job Duties

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

• 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.
• 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.
• Leads or assists in implemention of approved projects; may personally implement less complex individual projects which are part of larger programs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Answers questions and provides information to county employees and the general public, including county vendors, concerning a variety of programs and issues.
• Tracks, reviews, processes and analyzes data from a variety of sources; maintains computer files.
• Performs or guides others in the performance of various special project implementations/uses for the division, as assigned by supervisor or business manager.
• Performs Accounting Specialist and other duties as assigned.
• When assigned to the airport, recommends, reviews, and monitors Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations and Advisory Circulars compliance for the Airport Business Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or a related field; AND, one (1) year experience in a related field; OR, any combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Work related experience may be substituted for the required education or training on a year for year basis. Must pass job related tests.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• 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.

Ability to:

• 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;
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with supervisors, peers, associates, vendors and the general public;
• communicate effectively with people of all ages and from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds;
• Prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, and other written materials and documents;
• maintain financial records and prepare related reports;
• maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment;
• conduct complex arithmetical computations with speed and accuracy;
• operate standard office equipment including 10-key;
• fully utilize MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer software;
• work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines;
• apply and use reconciliation procedures;
• independently organize and perform tasks with minimal supervision, and work in a team environment.

SUPERVISION

Employees in this class receive direction from an administrative superior. The work is reviewed through meetings, periodic status reports and results obtained.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed in the usual office environment with field trips to locations throughout the county for the purpose of site visits. Occasional evening, weekend and/or holiday work may be required to timely complete assignments.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

EEO policy and ADA notice

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.

Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The Countys contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the Countys ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Guide to learn more.

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Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application 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. A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" may not be considered. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education have you completed?

• No Degree
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or greater

03

If you have a college degree, what area of study listed below most closely matches your degree?

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• No Degree

04

How many years of experience do you have performing accounts payable processing tasks or auditing accounts payable?

• No experience to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 4 years or more of experience

05

How many years' experience do you have acting in a lead role?

• None
• Less than two years
• Two years or more

06

How many years of experience do you have in accounting, project management, marketing and/or a related field?

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• One year to less than three years of experience
• Three years to less than five years of experience
• Five or more years of experience

Required Question

Employer Snohomish County

Address 3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 503

Everett, Washington, 98201

Phone (425) 388-3411

Website http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/2553