What are the responsibilities and job description for the FISCAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE position at Kitsap County?
The Kitsap County Auditor’s Office is seeking an entry-level Fiscal Support Technician to join our Finance team. Under the direction of the assigned Accounting Manager, this position performs essential accounting and financial support duties while ensuring compliance with complex federal and state regulations, internal county policies, and strict deadlines. This role requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information.
This position focuses on high-volume accounts payable processing and routine fiscal tasks within a Financial Management System, working under the direct supervision of the Accounting Manager.
As a Fiscal Support Technician, you will:
• Audit expenditure and reimbursement requests to ensure compliance with applicable federal (IRS, CFR), state (BARS, RCW, WAC), and local (Resolutions, Ordinances, policies) regulations.
• Review contracts for compliance with terms and financial requirements.
• Cancel and reissue warrants following established procedures.
• Communicate with departments, special purpose districts, and external agencies to provide guidance, training, and support in resolving invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Settle and print warrant disbursements and process direct deposits using Workday Financials, ACH, and EFT systems while adhering to strict accuracy and security protocols.
• Receive, index, verify, and archive county contracts in accordance with RCW, Kitsap County Code, Auditor policies, and State Archives retention schedules.
• Set up and maintain vendor accounts, including W-9 collection and 1099 year-end reporting.
• Stay current on 1099 regulations to ensure complete, accurate tax reporting.
What you bring: (Qualifications)
Required:
• Two (2) years of experience in a fiscal office performing accounts payable, auditing, finance, or related duties using a computerized financial system.
• Related education may substitute for up to six months of required experience. (Associates Degree is preferred or related accounting course work)
Preferred:
• Experience with Workday Financial Management.
• Governmental accounting experience.
• Accounts payable experience within the last 3–5 years.
Skills & Competencies
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to advise, train, and collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Strong judgment, tact, and customer service in deadline-driven, high-volume environments.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Who May Apply: This position is open to the publice. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms.
- This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 1308. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
- Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
- Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
- Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
- Work hours for this position are 8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday. Ability to telework is available, as approved by management.
- This posting may be used to fill future openings.
- Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
Salary : $26 - $33