Snohomish County is hiring a Systems Analyst project position to backfill and support our existing staff during a finance software system replacement project. Work is primarily supporting our county-wide payroll functions. The County has purchased Oracle, and implementation begins in the summer of 2026. Project positions are budgeted to 12/31/2026 but anticipated to continue through the next biennial budget end date of 12/31/2028.
If you would like to be part of a team taking Snohomish County to the next level in technology, please apply!
Job offers are contingent on successful completion of employment verification 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.
For any questions, reach out to [email protected]
BASIC FUNCTION
To design, maintain, and modify various county-wide and finance department specific automated financial system programs, and plan, coordinate and manage these systems through all phases of preparation of the county's general ledger, annual financial report, budget, payroll and attendance tracking processes.
A Bachelor's degree in accounting; PLUS, five (5) years of professional accounting experience including extensive experience with automated financial systems; OR, any combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous financial system experience at a governmental agency is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- the principles, theories and practices of governmental accounting
- methods and procedures used in conducting detailed systems analysis
- programming and executive user report languages
- computers and computer software
- data processing procedures as applied to accounting methods
- County's financial system hardware, software and peripheral equipment
Ability to:
- utilize computer technology to perform assigned duties
- analyze and solve problems associated with systems development or programming
- analyze, interpret and communicate complex financial information
- apply the principles and theories of finance and accounting to complex issues
- communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- plan and organize the work and work independently without immediate supervision
- work under pressure and meet deadlines
- maintain the confidentiality of information
- establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, peers, associates and the general public
SUPERVISION
Employees in this class receive direction from an administrative superior as assigned. The work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through meetings, reports and results obtained.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in the usual office environment.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
