Accounting & Payroll Specialist (Fiscal Specialist III)

Salary

$30.50 - $38.80 Hourly

Location

WA 98057-2906, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs / week

Job Number

2025RL25837

Department

KCE - King County Elections

Division

Administration

Opening Date

11 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date

12 / 1 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

F1A : L117-Admin

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours / Week

40 hours / week

Summary

This is an amazing opportunity to be engaged in the election process!

The Department of Elections is searching for energetic and resourceful professionals who like to "get stuff done" . The Accounting & Payroll Specialist position in the Elections Department combines an exciting, fast paced environment with the opportunity to cultivate talents and apply a variety of skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in an innovative and fast-paced environment and will not hesitate to roll up both sleeves, work hard , have fun , and get the job done.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional to support payroll, finance, and human resources operations. The Accounting & Payroll Specialist supports the department's mission by processing payroll and vendor payments, maintaining accurate financial and employee records, supporting audits and reporting, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Work is performed under limited supervision and requires independent judgment. This position reports directly to the Administrative Services Manager and works closely with both the Finance Administrator I and the Human Resource Analyst. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accuracy and confidentiality, and enjoys delivering exceptional customer service to employees and partners throughout the organization.

Who We Are : King County Elections (KCE) manages voter registration and elections for more than 1.4 million voters in King County, one of the largest vote-by-mail counties in the United States. KCE's mission is to conduct accessible, secure, and accurate elections. As a leader in providing inclusive elections, KCE is focused on core values of accuracy, equity, integrity, service, teamwork, and transparency. The team at KCE is committed to ensuring all King County voters can get registered, cast their ballot, and make their voices heard. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov / elections.aspx

Who May Apply : This position is open to the general public and all King County employees.

Materials Required to Apply : Applicants must submit a King County Application and Letter of Interest. The Letter of Interest should describe how your education and experience meet the qualifications and have prepared you to perform the essential functions of the job. Applications without the required materials may not be considered for this position.

Work Location(s ) : The work associated with this position will be performed primarily in person at elections headquarters with some telecommuting work as needed. The work site for this position is the Elections Building, 919 SW Grady Way in Renton.

Work Schedule : This position is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The workweek is typically 40 hours per week, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position is expected to be able to work during sudden changes to schedule that may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays during designated election times. Mandatory overtime (including weekends or evenings) will be required during elections and other peak work periods.

Job Duties

Payroll & Employee Services

• Process payroll and maintain accurate employee records for both permanent and temporary staff, ensuring compliance with labor contracts and state and federal regulations.
• Manage employee reimbursements, including travel, mileage, and parking expenses.
• Support and present at new employee orientations, ensuring onboarding paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Coordinate the employee service awards program by tracking milestones, ordering recognition items, and maintaining program records.
• Provide training and guidance to employees and managers on payroll and finance procedures.

Accounts Payable & Financial Operations

Reporting & Collaboration

Records Management & Systems Projects

Continuous Improvement & Department Support

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Desired Qualifications

Supplemental Information

Travel to work locations throughout King County with limited or no public transportation services is required. A valid Washington State Driver's License is required to operate King County vehicles.

Union Representation : This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117.

Hybrid Work Environment : The work associated with this position will be performed primarily onsite with some telecommuting work as needed. Periodic deadlines around election cycles may require additional hours or flexibility in scheduling. 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 (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. King County has a comprehensive collection of tools and resources to support remote work. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work in the department's 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.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact :

Reeshema Lewis

Sr. HR Business Partner

Email : Reeshema.Lewis@kingcounty.gov

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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