District Accounting & Payroll Coordinator

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District seeks an Accounting Coordinator to manage district-wide accounting services, payroll, AP/AR, grants, and financial reporting. You will implement processes, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

The role collaborates with district staff for fiscal planning, budget reporting, and timely financial submissions to the Board and auditors.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Minimum of three years of increasingly responsible accounting or finance experience.
• Experience with government entities or municipal corporations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee district accounting operations including payroll, A/P, A/R, cash management and grant administration.
• Lead staff training and review payroll and accounting transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and implement accounting initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and internal controls with timely reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for Board and support audits.
• Provide guidance on financial policies and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Accounting operations

Payroll management

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Grant administration

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Finance software

HRIS software

Accounting software

Job description

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District seeks an Accounting Coordinator to manage district-wide accounting services, payroll, AP/AR, grants, and financial reporting. You will implement processes, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

The role collaborates with district staff for fiscal planning, budget reporting, and timely financial submissions to the Board and auditors.