Skagit CD Finance Position

wadistricts; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Public Employees’ Retirement System

Professional development

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Skagit Conservation District seeks a Finance Manager to safeguard financial stewardship, ensure efficiency, and support administrative operations. The role focuses on GAAP-based governmental accounting, budgeting, and reporting for multiple funds under the District’s policies.

Responsibilities include payroll processing, vendor management, grant invoicing, and annual budget coordination with external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience applying GAAP principles in governmental finance.
• Strong understanding of governmental accounting practices.
• Ability to prepare monthly/annual financial statements and budget reports.
• Experience with payroll processing and tax filings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records using government practices for restricted funds and BARS accounting.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and budget-to-actual reports.
• Manage bank reconciliations, tax filings, payables, receivables, and grant documentation.
• Oversee vendor communications, purchase orders, and posting in the accounting system.
• Support grant budgets, reporting, and audits with external partners.
• Ensure compliance with state and district financial requirements and retention rules.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Government accounting

Financial reporting

Payroll processing

Job description

The Finance Manager is a key member of the Skagit Conservation District (SCD) team, responsible for ensuring
strong financial stewardship, organizational efficiency, and high-quality administrative operations. This role
maintains and coordinates the District’s financial functions in accordance with Washington State law and the
policies of the Conservation District Board of Supervisors and works under the supervision of the Board and the
District Manager to support SCD in achieving its conservation mission across Skagit County.

• Maintain accurate accounting records and systems using accepted governmental financial practices for
  restricted fund management and BARS accounting, including thorough understanding of GAAP principles.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, cash flow reports, and budget-to-actual reports for the
  Manager and Board of Supervisors.
• Manage bank and credit card reconciliations and required tax filings.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, credit card reconciliations, purchase orders, and
  expense reimbursements.
• Manage the purchase order and invoice approval process and post bills and payments in the District’s
  accounting system.
• Process vendor payments and serve as the primary point of contact for vendor communications.
• Maintain organized documentation of grant invoices and related expenses.
• Collect and maintain required tax documentation from vendors and contractors.
• Prepare and submit timely reimbursement requests for all current District grants.
• Post accounts receivable, record incoming payments, and maintain grant budget tracking.
• Support the Manager in developing, monitoring, and reporting on the annual District budget, and coordinate
  the 3-year and annual financial review or audit with external partners.
• Ensure compliance with State Auditor’s Office and Washington State Conservation Commission (WSCC)
  financial requirements and grant specific reporting.
• Maintain records in accordance with District procedures and state retention requirements.

Payroll (20%)

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on schedule, including verifying timesheets and administering
  employee leave and benefit programs.
• Calculate and remit required payroll taxes and prepare year-end tax documents for employees.
• Track payroll costs, retirement contributions, and staff leave balances.
• Maintain organized documentation for all grant, financial contracts, equipment, assets, and insurance and
  ensure billing requirements are met for each funding source.
• Track restricted/unrestricted funds and support grant managers with budget monitoring, match
  documentation, and financial reporting.

Position: Finance Manager: Part-time, 32 Hours
Date Posted: September 24, 2026
Pay: $31.00-$37.00/hour, DOE

Skagit Conservation District offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; participation in the Washington State Public Employees’ Retirement System; professional development and training support; and a hybrid-compatible work environment where feasible.

Skagit Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer, and we make an effort to recruit individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for open positions.

Closing Date: Open until filled. First round of application review will occur October 12, 2026.

A copy of the full job description can be found here .