Accounting Specialist-Admin Services (Project) - Snohomish County

 
Purpose: 
Snohomish County Human Services is hiring one qualified individual to prepare and process employee payroll and compensation records for the department.  
 
This full-time project position will end December 31, 2026.
  
About You: 
You have the desire to provide excellent customer service to all, including internal department employees and external customers.  You enjoy numbers and have strong payroll processing skills and accounting background and knowledge.  You pay close attention to detail and take pride in your work. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
 
Position Purpose: 
To process timely and accurate payroll and related records for the Human Services Department, through independent work, supported by a collaborative fiscal/administrative team and department leadership.  
 
To Be Considered: 
Applicants must electronically submit an application through Snohomish County’s NeoGov site by 11:50 p.m. on the closing date. A resume and cover letter are required. When your application is complete, verify the information and make sure there is nothing missing. Be sure to verify your education and/or experience comply with the minimum requirements section of the posting. Click on APPLY & SUBMIT and then click on CHECK APPLICATION STATUS. If you have problems with your application, please contact NeoGov Application Support at 855-524-5627.
 
About Human Services: 
The Human Services Department mission is to help all persons meet their basic needs and develop their potential be providing timely, effective human services and building community.
 
The Human Services Department includes 300 diverse, friendly and dedicated employees who benefit from outstanding benefits and competitive wages.  Employees are appreciated and have the opportunity to make a real difference in our community. Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a life-long career at Snohomish County.
 
Job Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference 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. 
   
Snohomish County Human Services strives to be an equitable and trauma-informed department. Our department believes every interaction, procedure, and policy provides an opportunity to build a pathway toward a more resilient and restorative Snohomish County.

BASIC FUNCTION 

To perform technical and specialized financial, accounting and/or fiscal support services, including payroll processing, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), cash collections, preparation of purchase orders, personnel and other employee related processing, and creation of reports as requested. The employee within this classification may be assigned to a specialized function (i.e. payroll, AR, AP, etc.) or expected to perform a variety of accounting functions.

Job Type: Full-Time Project

Agency: Human Services