Fiscal Support Specialist

Kitsap County • Port Orchard, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kitsap County is seeking a detail-driven and service-oriented Fiscal Support Specialist to support the critical operations of the Treasurer’s Office. This role plays a vital part in safeguarding public funds while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of property taxes, real estate tax transactions, and other county financial activities that directly impact residents, businesses, and the broader community. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in public finance and governmental accounting while contributing to the financial stability and transparency of Kitsap County. You will work at the intersection of customer service, fiscal accountability, and regulatory compliance—supporting complex financial transactions, including Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) and property tax payments, that are essential to county operations and real estate activity. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment where precision matters and your work directly supports the community, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge, professional growth, and meaningful public service.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in a fiscal-related position, which includes cashiering, payment processing, or handling money transactions.
• All qualifying related experience must be included in the Work Experience section of the application to be considered.
• Provide specific and detailed information demonstrating how you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for this role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism under pressure.
• Be fully completed, including all supplemental questions.
• Provide specific and detailed information showing that you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for the role.
• Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency.
• 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.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience reading and interpreting RCW and Washington Administrative Codes.
• Experience processing Real Estate Excise and/or property tax payments.
• Experience working in a public sector or government finance environment.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and email
• Experience maintaining files, records, and documentation

Responsibilities

• Process and manage complex financial transactions, including property tax payments, refunds, deposits, and Real Estate Excise Tax, ensuring accuracy and compliance with RCW and WAC requirements.
• Perform advanced fiscal and numeric work using accepted bookkeeping and basic accounting methods, including balancing, reconciling, and disbursing funds.
• Calculate, verify, and audit financial data related to payroll, taxes, personal and real property values, accounts payable/receivable, and real estate tax assessments and payments.
• Review and approve financial documents such as tax records, legal documents, payment receipts, deposits, and real estate transaction documentation for regulatory and procedural compliance.
• Interpret and apply state laws and administrative codes (RCW and WAC) related to Treasurer’s Office functions, including property taxation and real estate tax transactions.
• Provide specialized technical guidance and customer service by responding to inquiries from the public, title companies, real estate professionals, and internal staff regarding tax payments, real estate transactions, and fiscal procedures.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research to support determinations of compliance for financial and real estate-related transactions.
• Utilize spreadsheets and financial systems to track, analyze, and report fiscal and real estate tax information.
• Maintain official records in accordance with established retention schedules; prepare documents for archival or destruction.
• Draft, proofread, and process correspondence and documentation, including financial records, notices, and transaction-related materials.
• Support office operations by maintaining inventory, ordering supplies, and performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Employees joining the union will be required to pay union dues through payroll deduction. Membership in the union is optional.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed