King County
Overview
King County’s Finance and Business Operations Division, Treasury section, is seeking a Bank Reconciliation Accountant. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our county's bank accounts through meticulous daily, monthly, and year‑end reconciliations. You will tackle complex banking issues, provide expert guidance on reconciliation processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities
Conduct daily, monthly, and year‑end reconciliations for county bank accounts, investigate and resolve unknown items, research outstanding transactions, make necessary corrections or adjustments, and follow up on any unusual or unresolved reconciliation issues. Address complex and unusual banking situations and handle escalated inquiries from agencies, districts, and banks to ensure issues are resolved effectively. Provide training and act as a subject matter expert on bank account reconciliations, offering guidance and support to staff and stakeholders. Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and assist the Cash Management Banking Senior Accountant in developing a comprehensive county‑wide bank reconciliation process. Support special projects and respond to audit requests as needed, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all financial regulations. Monitor, advise, and guide preparers on the correct input of cash entries into the Oracle EBS system to ensure data integrity. Review and verify journal entries and cashier deposits for accuracy and completeness. Minimum Qualifications
Proven experience in bank account reconciliation, including researching bank entries such as ACH and wire transfer payments to ensure accurate recording. Proficient in using treasury workstations and automated financial systems such as Oracle and SAP, with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical problem‑solving skills, adept at identifying and resolving complex issues. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and maintain effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders and workgroups. Strong communication, interpersonal, writing, and customer service skills. Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in daily work. Ability to manage time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications
Accounting Degree (Associate’s or higher). Multiple years of experience with bank reconciliations and other balance sheet accounts. Experience with an enterprise‑wide financial system, especially Oracle. Experience with LEAN processes and principles. Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools. Location & Schedule
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to the King County worksite. This position is non‑exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi‑weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40‑hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is represented by Teamsters 117. EEO Statement
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.
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King County’s Finance and Business Operations Division, Treasury section, is seeking a Bank Reconciliation Accountant. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our county's bank accounts through meticulous daily, monthly, and year‑end reconciliations. You will tackle complex banking issues, provide expert guidance on reconciliation processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities
Conduct daily, monthly, and year‑end reconciliations for county bank accounts, investigate and resolve unknown items, research outstanding transactions, make necessary corrections or adjustments, and follow up on any unusual or unresolved reconciliation issues. Address complex and unusual banking situations and handle escalated inquiries from agencies, districts, and banks to ensure issues are resolved effectively. Provide training and act as a subject matter expert on bank account reconciliations, offering guidance and support to staff and stakeholders. Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and assist the Cash Management Banking Senior Accountant in developing a comprehensive county‑wide bank reconciliation process. Support special projects and respond to audit requests as needed, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all financial regulations. Monitor, advise, and guide preparers on the correct input of cash entries into the Oracle EBS system to ensure data integrity. Review and verify journal entries and cashier deposits for accuracy and completeness. Minimum Qualifications
Proven experience in bank account reconciliation, including researching bank entries such as ACH and wire transfer payments to ensure accurate recording. Proficient in using treasury workstations and automated financial systems such as Oracle and SAP, with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical problem‑solving skills, adept at identifying and resolving complex issues. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and maintain effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders and workgroups. Strong communication, interpersonal, writing, and customer service skills. Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in daily work. Ability to manage time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications
Accounting Degree (Associate’s or higher). Multiple years of experience with bank reconciliations and other balance sheet accounts. Experience with an enterprise‑wide financial system, especially Oracle. Experience with LEAN processes and principles. Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools. Location & Schedule
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to the King County worksite. This position is non‑exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi‑weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40‑hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is represented by Teamsters 117. EEO Statement
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.
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