Financial Analyst

• Position Type:
  Classified/ Positions - District Office
• Date Posted: 9/2/2026
• Location:
  
  Educational Service Center
• Date Available:
  
  Upon Hire
• Closing Date: 09/10/2026
• Days of the Week:
  Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday
• Shift Times: 8a-4:30pm

This position performs a wide variety of professional financial and accounting activities for the Business Services department of Federal Way Public Schools utilizing knowledge of Washington State and School District accounting and budgeting procedures. The work involves independent judgment within the framework of statutory requirements and existing policies and procedures. The individual in this position will perform accounting and financial functions, analysis and reconciliations for all six funds, provide end-user support and training and assist in long-term projections.

This position will also provide support for the Chief of Finance and Operations and the Executive Director of Business Services.

include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform a variety of professional level accounting and budgeting activities, including, but not limited to the following: monthly general ledger account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, unclaimed property, accounts receivable and other account reconciliations as assigned; cash flow and fund balance projections and analysis and other special analysis as needed; journal vouchers and budget transfers. Monitor and report revenue and expenditure patterns against approved spending/business plans.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of financial, accounting and/or budgetary reports for submission to supervisor and/or other district staff and management, as well as required reports for local, state and/or federal agencies – including monthly financial statements, tax returns, surface water management exemptions, and school construction claims.
• Coordinate all aspects of budget preparation for the Associated Student Body Fund and/or Capital Projects, Debt Service and Transportation Vehicle Funds including:development of budget instructions, supporting schools or the Support Services Center in budget development, collection of annual budgets from the schools and for construction projections, review and approval of budget requests, compilation of school and district data for board approval and adoption.
• Serve as primary point of contact for administration and office personnel on ASB procedures and/or school construction and public works transactions including regulations surrounding fund-raising construction and public works.
• Provide training, support and guidance to school office personnel/administration and PTA's and Booster Organizations by answering questions, researching and exploring options, troubleshooting, problem solving, and helping each site stay in compliance with state laws, district policy, and audit requirements.
• Monitor expenditures and cash balances to assure that expenditure transactions are within available resources, budgetary limits and fund appropriations. Work with school/department staff if corrective action is needed.
• Assist with internal audits and support fiscal year end closing and annual audits – providing information, reports, and analysis as needed.
• Assist with the development of long-term levy projections, bond sale needs and related informational materials to support local elections.
• Assist management with the development and review of internal processes and procedures related to financial and budgetary matters. Represent Business Services team in on-going improvement efforts to create efficient processes.
• Maintain current knowledge of rules, regulations, legislation, negotiated agreements, technology and policies and procedures governing financial, accounting and budgetary matters. Develop and recommend new procedures as necessary; learn new skills as required; attend state and local meetings and training's as appropriate; consult with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Serve as a resource to all District staff, committees, other Business Services staff members and external customers for financial, accounting, and budgetary matters; communicate guidelines, processes and/or requirements for same; assist with development and training of systems and processes.
• Coordinate, maintain, and/or update district's chart of accounts for compliance with state and district accounting guidelines. Communicate and publish updates/changes as necessary.
• Serves as primary point of contact for records retention questions, provides training, and approves destruction of records.
• Reconciles daily cash and banking transactions. Serves as primary point of contact for cash receipting training and questions.
• Serve as member of the Business…