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Job Description
Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency.
JOB SUMMARY
This position leads and coordinates key accounting functions including cash receipting accounts receivable accounts payable and management of the point-of-sale system. Primary point of contact for guidance on all aspects of ASB. Responsibilities include training and monitoring of cash handling in school offices technical support of point-of-sale system reconciling accounting transactions and financial reporting of activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
1. Provides lead direction to accounting technicians and school office staff in accounts payable cash handling systems and all aspects of ASB. Provides assistance to accounting department staff and coverage during absence.
2. Prints district warrants and issues ACH deposits for accounts payable invoices. Coordinates warrant issues with King County Controllers office. Prepares documentation of bills paid for Board approval.
3. Prepares journal entries pertaining to local revenues and expenditures.
4. Coordinates accounts payable portion of procurement card program including upload of purchases to BusinessPlus.
5. Receipts incoming checks and cash and prepares daily bank deposits.
6. Provides technical support training and programming of the district point-of-sale system to all users which includes ASB sales student fees and fines textbook fines and credit card processes. Serves as primary contact with POS system vendor. Recommends equipment replacement system updates and process improvements. Manages the credit card on-line payment system for student fines and fees. Problem solves issues between POS vendor and customer.
7. Documents desk procedures. Prepares and maintains on-line point-of-sale and cash handling procedure manuals.
8. Provides internal monitoring of school cash handling procedures to ensure compliance with district procedures and policies. Monitors and manages cash variances. Analyzes trends recommends corrective actions and monitors results.
9. Reconciles monthly depository accounts to the general ledger. Works with bank credit card processor and school staff to investigate and resolve deposit discrepancies. Review recommend and monitor procedures.
10. Processes ACH payment withdrawals. Answers questions from families regarding payments and account balances.
11. Monitors returned checks and rejected ACH withdrawals; coordinates collection agency referrals and prepares journal entries. Works with the bank customers school staff and collection agency.
12. Maintains current knowledge of rules regulations legislation technology and procedures governing accounts payable and ASB. Implements new procedures; learns new skills as required. Maintains current skills in word processing spreadsheets BusinessPlus and InTouch computer software.
13. Assist Accounting Manager with special projects.
14. Performs related duties consistent with the job description and employee assignment.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to Accounting Manager.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Required to meet inflexible deadlines; required to deal with distraught or angry people; requires a high level of concentration amidst frequent distractions; ability to spend a major portion of the day providing consultation and support for ASB; requires occasional prolonged exposure to visual display terminal; dexterity and precision required to operate computer.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
Associate of Arts degree in accounting technical training or equivalent education and four or more years of general accounting experience in business or school district.
Allowable Substitution
Additional qualifying experience may substitute for a portion of the education requirement.
Knowledge Skills and Abilites
Ability to read write speak and communicate effectively; skilled in arithmetic and mathematical calculations; attention to detail in detecting errors and verifying data; experience with accounting debits and credits; demonstrated knowledge of accounts payable terminology rules regulations and procedures; ability to coordinate accounts payable process; experience in computer applications including word-processing and spreadsheet programs; ability to operate a 10-key calculator by touch; ability to train staff; ability to analyze issues and processes and troubleshoot problems; ability to organize and prioritize work; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
SALARY$43.58 - $50.01 Hourly. Salary is based upon the current2024-25 NEOPA Salary Schedule(Level II); placement on the salary schedule will be determined by Human Resources DOE. FLSA Non-Exempt.
WORK YEAR8.0 hours per day 260 days per year.
BENEFITSWashington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement packagefor eligible positions. Generally you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). TheSchool Employees Benefits Board(SEBB) benefits include:
- Medical plans with prescription benefits
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- Complete anonline application.
- Attach a cover letter and resume.
- Enter 3 professional references including their name working relationship to you phone number and email address.Confidential Reference Forms are automatically emailed via the application system.
- Optional letters of recommendation transcripts ETS scores certificates etc.
All offers of employment are contingent uponsatisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
