King County, WA · 4 hours ago
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $153K/yr
3+ years expKing County's Department of Local Services is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the Road Services Division's accounts payable function. This role involves supervising a team to ensure accurate and compliant processing of vendor and employee payments while fostering a positive team culture and driving process improvements.
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Responsibilities
Provide direct, formal supervision of an Accounts Payable (AP) team , including hiring, onboarding, work assignment, coaching, training, performance evaluation, corrective action, and career development
Establish clear expectations, service standards, and accountability for workload quality , timeliness, and customer service, and foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture aligned with King County values
Oversee all AP functions for the Roads Division , including invoice processing, purchase order matching, payment approvals, vendor setup and maintenance, P-Card administration, employee reimbursements, and other disbursements
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payments in accordance with County policies , state and federal regulations, accounting standards, and internal controls
Plan and balance workloads to meet service-level expectations and critical deadlines , including peak processing periods and fiscal year-end close
Develop, implement, and maintain AP policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that strengthen internal controls, mitigate risk, and support audit readiness
Coordinate and lead fiscal year-end AP close activities , including accruals, reconciliations, cutoff procedures, and coordination with FBOD and Central Payables
Prepare and support internal and external audits , including providing documentation, responding to findings, and implementing corrective actions
Serve as the business owner for the Oracle EBS Accounts Payable module , including data integrity, user support, troubleshooting, and coordination with IT and central finance partners
Prepare, analyze, and present AP aging, payment trends, workload, and performance metrics ; reconcile the AP subledger to the general ledger monthly and at year-end
Lead continuous improvement and service-level management using Lean and data-driven methods to improve efficiency, accuracy, and customer experience
Serve as the primary AP liaison to Engineering, Maintenance, the Director’s Office, and Central Payables , resolving issues, supporting customers and vendors, and ensuring continuity of operations
Champion equity and inclusion by integrating racial and social justice principles into financial operations , workforce development, and daily leadership practices. Model accountability, integrity, and collaboration in all aspects of work
Perform other duties as assigned to support Finance and Administrative operations within the Roads Division , including assistance with special projects, year-end financial close, and other activities as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum of three (3) years of formal people-management experience supervising an Accounts Payable or financial operations team, including responsibility for hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations and feedback, corrective action, work planning, and staff development and mentoring
Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment while maintaining service quality, internal controls, and employee engagement
Experience in accounts payable operations within a large organization, including invoice processing, vendor setup and maintenance, payment authorization, P-Card administration, employee reimbursements, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance
Demonstrated experience coordinating and leading fiscal year-end AP close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and collaboration with central accounting and payables units
Proven experience establishing and maintaining effective internal controls and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, accounting standards, and audit requirements
Experience supporting internal and external financial audits, including preparing documentation, responding to findings, and implementing corrective actions
Proficiency with enterprise financial systems such as Oracle EBS, with specific expertise in the Accounts Payable and General Ledger modules, or equivalent systems
Experience using reporting and analytical tools (e.g., Oracle, Power BI, Excel) to monitor workload, performance metrics, AP aging, and service levels
Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives and applying Lean or continuous improvement methods to strengthen internal controls, streamline workflows, improve timeliness, and enhance customer service
Experience developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures that promote consistency, accountability, and audit readiness
Experience working collaboratively with internal partners such as Engineering, Maintenance, Budget, the Director's Office, and Central Accounting/Payables to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial processing
Ability to represent the Accounts Payable function as a subject matter expert to leadership, central finance partners, and auditors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial processes, expectations, and performance feedback to staff, managers, and stakeholders
Demonstrated commitment to advancing racial, social, and economic equity through inclusive supervision, fair workload distribution, staff development, and leadership practices
Ability to build trust, resolve conflict, and foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment
Preferred
Advanced experience with Oracle EBS, particularly the Accounts Payable and General Ledger modules, and advanced Excel or comparable analytical tools
Demonstrated application of Lean principles in financial operations
Experience in public sector accounting, administration, and finance
Benefits
County issued laptop
Robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely
Company
King County, WA
King County is one of the best places to work in Washington and one of the state's largest employers with 14,000 dedicated employees.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Laura Federighi
Chief Financial Officer
Dan Bernard
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