District Finance Specialist

Bethel School District; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 81,278,000 - 89,544,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethel School District is seeking a Financial Technician to support the Business Office with day-to-day accounting duties in Spanaway, WA. The role covers invoices, payroll data, bank deposits, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with district policies.

Eight hours per day for 260 days per year, with pay under the PSE Salary Schedule level 8 at $28.72 per hour. Requires strong data entry and financial software skills, and a two-year accounts payable background.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounts payable or accounting.
• Associate's Degree in accounting or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes invoices for payment and reconciles with purchase orders.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues related to financial software systems.
• Prepares a variety of financial, accounting and budgetary reports for supervisor and district agencies.
• Maintains accounts receivable records and balance with vendors.
• Receipts cash and checks, deposits to bank and reconciles deposits.
• Maintains fixed asset records and coordinates surplus disposal.
• Processes timesheets and payroll data.
• Provides clerical support including correspondence, travel, and scheduling.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Keyboarding

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree in accounting

Tools

Electronic cash register

Spreadsheets

Financial database

Fixed assets system

Purchasing card system

Job description

Bethel School District is seeking a Financial Technician to support the Business Office with day-to-day accounting duties in Spanaway, WA. The role covers invoices, payroll data, bank deposits, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with district policies.

Eight hours per day for 260 days per year, with pay under the PSE Salary Schedule level 8 at $28.72 per hour. Requires strong data entry and financial software skills, and a two-year accounts payable background.