POSITION #054-CLS-03-24

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

District Office

8 hours per day, 260 days per year

Salary: $24.14 - $30.52 per hour

SUMMARY: Perform district-wide accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel and procurement card functions. Receipt district funds, invoice for goods and services, process district travel requests, and reconcile bank accounts. Provide user support for purchase order and vendor information within the district. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Processes invoices for payment; Matches vendor invoices, packing slips and purchase orders for payment processing; Reviews documents for completion and accuracy; Audits expenditures for compliance with appropriate rules, regulations and district policies and procedures;  Inputs payable information into computer, runs total of invoices, verifies invoice totals against batch totals; Runs check processing steps in electronic A/P system; prepares backup documentation for school board approval, distributes checks to vendors; Reviews vendor statements for unpaid bills and resolve, as necessary; Manages and maintains procurement cards used for district purchases; Receipts and deposits cash and checks received at district office; Maintains district banking accounts, reconciles at end of month, provides fund deposit reports for monthly investments, and transmits to County Treasurer; Processes purchase orders for all district purchases, including new vendor set up and 1099 verification; Processes invoices for facility use, transportation and other activities, as needed; Manages district accounts receivable, including aging reports, process for collections as necessary; Processes travel requests; verify signatures and account codes; Audits travel expense vouchers for compliance with rules & regulations, processes for payment; Prepares journal entries to correct errors in accounting transactions as needed; Assists with 1099 annual reporting; perform other dutes as necessary or as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred; ability to type 50 wpm; demonstrated 10-key skills preferred; previous school district or public entities business experience preferred; general knowledge of accepted accounting practices required; experience with database systems, Excel spreadsheets and Google Docs required, Skyward experience preferred. Ability to communicate in a professional manner, work effectively with other sstaff members, and have posititve public relation skills.  Ability to work with frequent interruptions, engage in tasks and priorities based on the needs of the department/District. Meeting deadlines is an essention function of this position. Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and produce quality work. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). 

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits

Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, 14 holidays and 12 vacation days. 

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by COASA. 

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:  The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check:  Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI.  Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

The Wenatchee School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all staff and for students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Kelly Lopez, 509-663-8161, lopez.k@wenatcheeschools.org; and Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Mike Lane, 509-663-8161,  lane.michael@wenatcheeschools.org  235 Sunset Ave, Wenatchee WA, 98801.

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