District Office Fiscal Specialist

Quincy School District • Quincy, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fiscal Specialist will support the Director of Business Services with daily activities, special projects and/or assigned projects. Additionally, when needed, the Fiscal Specialist will assist various internal departments, including payroll, for the district. Maintaining confidentiality is mandatory for this position.

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (strong knowledge of Excel), ten key, and ability to learn financial software.
• Experience working with a high producing team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in cooperation with co-workers.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all situations and possess great human relations and interpersonal skills and take initiative when necessary.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
• Experience in WESPaC and/or Skyward preferred.
• Two (2) plus years’ experience working in K-12 school district accounting or five (5) plus years’ experience working in accounting related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of purchasing-related laws and regulations.
• Maintains current knowledge of bargaining agreements and contracts, payroll-related laws and regulations, technical standards and District personnel and payroll policies; practices and researches, analyzes, and interprets them, as needed, to determine appropriate actions and to clarify them for staff.
• Supports in grant management.
• Supports in accounts receivable processing.
• Supports with the electronic receipting system; trains staff and reconciles accounts.
• Supports with the placement of staff on the various salary schedules.
• Verifies financials to budget and supports in budget development.
• Supports with updates to S-275 personnel report.
• Assists with public records requests; maintains confidentiality of information and records.
• Maintains, examines and audits accounts for accuracy while adhering to policies, procedures and district controls.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and outside agency personnel.
• Supports in payroll data entry and processes.
• Supports in human resource duties related to business services.
• Supports in various accounts payable duties.
• Supports in the district's compliance for all programs, including but not limited to, child nutrition services, federal grant programs, special education, etc.
• Participates in contract negotiations and bargaining preparation.
• Provides quality customer service to district staff related to business services.
• Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
• Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Business Services.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision life and long-term disability plans through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• 10 sick days, 10 paid holidays, and 3 personal leave days.
• A minimum of 12 sick days, 13 paid holiday and 3 personal leave days and a minimum of 10 days’ vacation after the first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree