Financial Operations Support Specialist

Financial Operations Support Specialist

Bellevue School District ACCOUNTING/PURCHASING DEPARTMENT - Bellevue, Washington

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Job : 5775145

Final date to receive applications: Jun 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 10, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The position of Financial Operations Support Specialist is to provide support for both the District’s budgeting processes and its accounting operations across all funds, departments, and schools.

This is a project-based position scheduled to conclude on December 31, 2027, with annual reviews to determine continuation for the duration of the project.

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

• Performs a variety of financial, accounting, and analytical duties, including special projects, as assigned.
• Conducts reconciliations for financial accounts and records across all funds.
• Manages financial tools and systems, including online banking and related applications.
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes journal entries, financial adjustments, and related documentation.
• Performs account and bank reconciliations, cash transfers, and other routine financial transactions.
• Provides guidance to departments and schools on financial procedures, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Reviews financial data for accuracy, conducts audits of submitted information, and resolves discrepancies.
• Summarizes, prepares, and supports the development of financial plans and budgets for departments and schools.
• Conducts financial and budget analysis to support planning and monitoring.
• Partners with schools, departments, and budget owners on financial processes including budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reconciliation.
• Supports the preparation and monitoring of financial reports, including expenditures, revenues, and budget-to-actual performance.
• Provides backup and peak-period support to team members.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Reports directly to and is supervised by Executive Director of Business Services or designee.

Required:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience performing accurate, high volume: data entry, auditing and reporting.
• Prior work experience in a fast paced, high volume administrative or operational environment.

Preferred:

• Has familiarity with public education, budget or accounting office and financial systems.
• Bachelor’s degree.

• Knowledge of general accounting practices, procedures, and related financial regulations.
• Ability to perform duties in compliance with Board policies, District guidelines, and legal requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, links, graphs, and charts.
• Strong computer skills, including proficient use of Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and work completion.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical and procedural information to non-technical audiences.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with consistent, professional, and clear messaging.
• Effective customer service skills, including sensitivity to employee needs and the ability to assist in de‑escalating emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast‑paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet inflexible deadlines.
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Positions in this class typically may require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger…