Treasury Accountant

Posting number: 2026-01458

Department: City Finance

Job classification: Accountant

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Accounting and Finance, Customer Service, Research, Office and Administrative Support

The Office of City Finance (OCF) is responsible for the financial operations of the City of Seattle. While working closely with the City's Budget Office. OCF oversees the City's financial control functions and enterprise reporting responsibilities and supports the goals set by the Mayor and the City Council by providing financial information and expertise. The Office of City Finance champions race and social justice and works progressively to realize the City's vision of racial equity by participating in the Race and Social Justice - RSJ, which requires fostering a relational culture and an openness to learn and apply new ideas and skills through an equity lens.

The Treasury Services Division receives, processes, reconciles and distributes the City's funds. Primary Treasury Services functions include the processing of payments for Seattle City Light, combined utilities, business taxes, licenses (business and regulatory), parking meters coin collections, and court citations. These responsibilities include city vendors and payroll checks include cash investments, payment processing, collections, bank reconciliations, and administration of e-payments, credit cards, and local improvement assessments.

The OCF is pleased to announce an excellent opportunity for an Accountant position. This role supports Treasury operations through responsibilities such as bank account maintenance, ACH and warrant processing, and credit card reconciliations. Additional duties include financial analysis, preparing accounts receivable billings, and assisting with compliance, including the unclaimed property report. The role also involves close collaboration with internal accounting teams to improve procedures.

These job openings are available to all City of Seattle employee who fulfill the required qualifications

• Perform bank account management tasks including, but not limited to, opening, closing, tracking, and maintaining bank accounts, ACH rejects and NSF research, ACH verifications, and bank account reconciliation.
• Perform daily issuances, cancellations, tracking, and maintenance of warrants; and manage credit card tasks, including opening, closing, tracking, and maintaining card terminals and merchant IDs, chargeback research, and transaction reconciliations.
• Conduct research, monitoring, and analysis of financial transactions; review and verify the collection and deposit of miscellaneous revenues to fulfill reporting responsibilities.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of various programs, including the transit benefit program, and resolve any discrepancies; prepare and maintain accounts receivable billing for the City.
• Oversee the Treasury Unclaimed Property process, including preparing the annual report to the State of Washington.
• Assist in the preparation and processing of collections activities and packages; maintain and update assigned financial operating procedures and systems.
• Work collaboratively with accounting staff from other units to provide information and improve processes for greater efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the function of the role.

Minimum qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent (or a combination of education and/or training, and/or experience which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this class).

Desired qualification:

• 1–2-year experience in an accounting, treasury or banking operations.

This position requires a minimum of three days per week of onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with City policies.

PAY This full-time position is classified as an Accountant. The full salary range for this position is $44.19 - $51.46per hour.

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date.

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
3. Current resume indicating relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and education.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state “see my resume” or “see my personnel file” are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

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.

Background Check:Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.

Why work at the City of Seattle? The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

Who May Apply:This position is open to all City of SeattleEmployee’s 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 city encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience.