Accounts Payable and Procurement Supervisor (BFO IV)

This listing closes on 11 / 9 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer

King County

Salary

$116,665.12 - $147,879.89 Annually

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs / week

Job Number

2025SS25659

Department

DLS - Dept. of Local Services

Division

DLS-Directors Office

Opening Date

10 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date

11 / 9 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

C7A : PROTEC17-MTD,DLS

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours / Week

40 hours / week

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Summary

The King County Department of Local Services (DLS) is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable and Procurement professional and people leader to oversee and strengthen the Road Services Division's accounts payable and contracting operations. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team responsible for vendor payments, procurement coordination, and contract compliance , ensuring adherence to public sector financial regulations and County policies. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of accounts payable and contracting practices, experience resolving complex issues with internal and external partners , strong leadership and customer service skills, and a commitment to operational excellence and equity in public service.

This position is part of the Roads Budget and Finance team and reports to the Road Services Finance and Administrative Services Manager within the DLS Finance Team. The Accounts Payable Supervisor leads a diverse team responsible for all aspects of accounts payable operations, fosters a positive and customer-focused team culture, and ensures accurate, timely, and compliant services. The role develops policies, strengthens internal controls, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives process improvements using performance data. It also serves as a key liaison with internal partners, including Engineering, Maintenance, the Director's Office, Procurement, and Finance units, and external partners including the Procurement and Payables team in the Finance and Business Operations Division (FBOD). The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong analytical and communication skills, a commitment to equity, and the ability to enhance financial operations in a complex public sector environment.

About the Department of Local Services : King County is the local service provider for the roughly one quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county; collectively, these communities would be the second largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office, and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. Together, this department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivering local services to all unincorporated areas.

Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice : The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering equity, racial and social justice in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to " True North " values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

Job Duties

Applying equity, racial and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

We are looking for candidates who have :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Expertise

Leadership & Process Improvement

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Communication & Equity Leadership

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Supplemental Information

Applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in a 15-minute phone interview the week of November 17, 2025 .

If selected to move forward after the phone interview, you will be invited for a virtual interview the week of December 1, 2025 .

Final interviews will be in-person on the week of December 8, 2025 .

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) career service position and to create an eligibility pool to fill additional vacancies in the same classification that may occur within the next six months.

Who May Apply : This position is open to all qualified applicants. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.

Forms and Materials : A completed King County Application is required. A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your background and describing how you meet or exceed the required qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience listed in this job announcement is also required.

Selection Process : Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. Minimum qualifications and answers to supplemental questions must be demonstrated in your application materials. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Reference checks and file reviews will be conducted.

For interviewing tips, please see the STAR-LA method : star-la_interview_method.pdf

Work Schedule : The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Emergency Designation Status : This position has been designated as :

Mission Critical - Employees who provide, maintain, and re-establish essential county functions as described in agency Continuity of Operations plans.

Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather.

Union Membership : PROTEC17

Work Location : The work associated with this position will be performed through a hybrid work schedule of teleworking, onsite work and meetings as needed. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change.

Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. The employee will report to work at King Street Center ( 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, WA 98104 ) and Renton Maintenance Facility ( 155 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056 ).

Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work in a hybrid environment. Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our " True North ", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply : If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sonali Sharma , HR Analyst, by email at sonsharma@kingcounty.gov , or by phone at (206) 492-6237.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page . This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. NOTE : Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and / or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided : 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

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Do you have supervisory or lead experience overseeing financial operations, including accounts payable, procurement, and contract management functions?

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If you answered yes to question 3 above, please indicate your years of experience.

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If you answered yes to question 3 above, specify where you gained this experience and the type of work you did. If this does not apply to you, please state "N / A"

Employer

King County

Address

King Street Center 201 South Jackson Street Seattle, Washington, 98104

Phone

206-477-3404

Website

http : / / www.kingcounty.gov /