Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Join us in shaping Seattle's streets! At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don't just move peoplewe connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, we're tackling big challenges : making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyoneno matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and we're growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we're building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

We're a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crewsbringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let's build a Seattle that works for everyonetogether! SDOT is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Grants & Contracts team within the Finance and Administration Division. This is a pivotal role supporting the financial integrity of SDOT's grant-funded capital projects that shape Seattle's transportation infrastructure.

As a Senior Accountant, you'll support financial reporting, billing, and reimbursement processes for multimillion-dollar projects funded by federal, state, and local agencies. You'll ensure compliance with regulations from USDOT, WSDOT, and other funding entities, while maintaining alignment with GAAP and City accounting standards.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of governmental and grant accounting principles. They are skilled in financial analysis, problem-solving, and data reconciliation, and can interpret complex funding agreements and navigate multiple systems. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential, as the position works closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies to resolve billing issues, ensure compliance, and support SDOT's delivery of critical transportation infrastructure projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and submits reimbursement billings for federal, state, and local grant-funded capital projects in compliance with USDOT, WSDOT, and City requirements.
• Monitors and reconciles grant and project accounts to ensure expenditures are properly recorded, eligible, and supported with required documentation.
• Analyzes project financial activity to identify billing or compliance issues and coordinate corrections with project managers and accounting staff.
• Maintains accurate grant tracking and reporting schedules to ensure timely recovery of project costs and adherence to funding deadlines.
• Interprets and applies complex grant agreements, funding terms, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines.
• Collaborates with SDOT internal divisions and external granting agencies to resolve billing discrepancies and improve reimbursement processes.
• Assists in the preparation of audit documentation and reports related to grant-funded projects and capital project accounting.
• Supports department goals in promoting diversity and social justice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : Education :

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field. Please note degree requires satisfactory completion of at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter credit units in accounting with no substitution allowed.

Experience :

OR : An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties. Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience :

Other Requirements : Work Environment / Physical Demands :

Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of work is completed in a City office, and 2 days of work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.

Additional Information

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process : Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered :

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a potential background check.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The City's full salary range for this position is $46.40 - $54.02 hourly.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact : Ryan Jones.

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.

This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle 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. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.