Accountant II Program Accounting & Support

*HourlyWage Range:$43.75/hr - $46.95/hr

Hours per Day:8.0

Days per Year:260

**Shift:-7:30am - 4:30pm

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under the general direction of the Budget Manager the Accountant II provides advanced accounting budget and grant management support for the school district. This position performs critical financial functions including reconciliation reporting grant compliance department and program budget monitoring and capital projects accounting support. Work is completed in alignment with state and federal requirements district policy and established accounting standards. The role requires strong analytical skills attention to detail and the ability to partner with program administrators and departmental leadership to ensure accurate compliant and transparent financial operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Grant Management & Compliance

• Assist with preparation and submission of grant applications across local state and federal funding streams.
• Develop enter and maintain budgets within the State-authorized grant management system; provide guidance to grant owners on system use and budget management.
• Perform and/or coordinate time and effort tracking reconciliation and documentation.
• Prepare and submit reimbursement claims for grants; ensure expenditure alignment with approved grant budgets.
• Maintain required documentation and records for all categorically funded programs.
• Support compliance with local state and federal SEFA reporting requirements.
• Assist with monitoring grant spending to ensure timely accurate drawdowns and adherence to grant timelines.

Department Program and Categorical Budget Support

• Monitor program and departmental budgets reviewing expenditures for appropriate coding and compliance.
• Provide regular financial status updates reports and analysis to program administrators and department leadership.
• Offer recommendations guidance and technical support to assist managers in interpreting budgets planning and meeting financial compliance requirements.
• Accounting Reporting & Reconciliation
• Perform regular accounting reconciliations to the GL in alignment with support areas
• Prepare financial reports expenditure analyses and supporting documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and identify variances; collaborate with departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing schedules and data for audits and financial reporting cycles.
• Maintain organized accurate financial records consistent with district retention policies and state audit requirements.

Capital Projects Accounting Support

• Assist in the management filing and organization of capital project and public works documentation.
• Support the Accounting & Treasury Manager in tracking project expenditures contracts and change orders.
• Maintain accurate project accounting records for capital and construction-related activities.
• Assist with reporting and reconciliation of capital project funds ensuring adherence to state and district purchasing and public works requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with its scope and intent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• BA/BS in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a closely related field two years of progressively responsible experience

OR

• AA and four (4) years of related work experience preferably in government or K-12 finance

Additional qualifying experience or education may substitute for the requirements on a year-for-year-basis.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to analyze budget and financial data identify trends and provide meaningful recommendations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Competence using financial management systems spreadsheets and database tools
• Ability to engage in a professional office environment and maintain confidentiality

• Experience understanding and sensitivity in working in multi-cultural and ethnically diverse surroundings with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups.

• Ability to organize time and materials effectively.
• Ability to remain flexible and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff parents and volunteers in a diverse environment.
• Excellent writing and editing skills including the ability to write appropriately for multiple audiences and purposes.
• Ability to be flexible and open to new ideas to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously to work effectively under pressure maintain a high level of productivity and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to adhere to Clover Park School District policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations.
• Ability to multi-task work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and procedure development.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently operate general office equipment such as PC and software programs.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to exercise sound decision making skills.
• Ability todemonstrate reasonable reliable and regularattendanceand punctuality.

Certification and Licenses

• Must have a valid Washington State drivers license and proof of insurance.
• Must be able to obtain access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord in accordance with the REAL ID Act.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of governmental fund accounting principles and practices particularly those applicable to K-12 public education
• Familiarity with state and federal grant requirements
• Familiarity with public works and capital projects documentation

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a regular office and school environments. Travel to and between school sites is necessary. Occasional travel to district sponsored events or out-of-district conferences. Must be able to use fingers hands and arms and to listen carefully and focus while filtering out normal office noise. The ability to speak and see clearly; sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; bend twist walk and reach requiring ordinary physical effort are all required. Exposure to normal levels of office dust VDT screens and office machines and their required chemicals are part of the job.

*Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.

**Shifts are subject to change

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employees responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical dental vision long term disability and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link information on available benefit options.

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan. For eligibility information check on the link to theDepartment of Retirement Systems website.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Click on the linkhttps:// information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin immigration or citizenship status age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability or marital status. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW Lakewood Washington 98499-1341:Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services ;Section 504/ADA Coordinator Jennifer Herbold Executive Director of Special Education . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures and how to report a concern or complaint is available at OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.