Accounting​/Accounts Payable Specialist

Mercer Island School District 400 Central Office Business
- Mercer Island, Washington Open in Google Maps

Mercer Island School District 400 Central Office Business
- Mercer Island, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Mercer Island School District

Job : 5909196
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

First file consideration on 10/2/2026

Title: Accounting/Accounts Payable Specialist

Reporting: Director of Finance

FLSA: Non-Exempt

8 hours per day, 260 days per year

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance, the Accounting/Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for financial reporting, accurate accounting of expenditures and revenues, accounts receivable, procurement card processing, accounts payable, budget development support, staff travel and reimbursements, Food Service processes and purchase orders. In addition, provides administrative support to the Assistance Superintendent of Finance and Operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Accounting Specialist

• Ensure comprehensive accounting and financial reporting systems and procedures. Maintain expenditure controls;
• Prepare journal entries and budget transfers
• Establish and maintain a variety of files and records; prepare a variety of reports and correspondence as required;
• Reconcile bank statements as necessary;
• Maintain current knowledge of rules, regulations, legislation, technology, and procedures governing school business and finance; learn new skills as required;
• Develop and recommend new procedures;
• Create and maintain process and procedural documentation for the Business Team and make recommendations to team for process improvement;
• Prepare accounts receivables invoices for District programs and operations, all funds;
• Process food service free/reduced applications and consent to share forms; prepare notifications letters;
• Provide backup to Budgeting & Accounting Coordinator as needed;
• Support the Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations as needed;
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Accounts Payable

• Maintain accurate accounts payable records, including filing, retrieving, matching invoices, and auditing for accuracy.
• Enter payment information into the computer system and ensure accuracy for generating invoices and capturing discounts.
• Process vendor payments, travel reimbursements, and eligible purchases according to District policies.
• Assist in 1099-misc forms per IRS regulations and compensating tax reports.
• Reconcile vendor billing statements and provide necessary reports.
• Support Accounts Payable/Purchasing Specialist
• Provide assistance during audits by maintaining records and offering necessary information.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to the Director of Finance. Interacts regularly with various business/finance staff/human resource staff, directors, principals and other support staff. Contacts with individuals outside of the District include frequent contact with King County finance; occasional contact with bank staff, vendors, parents, students, OSPI staff, computer services and hardware providers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful candidates will meet the education and experience requirements as well as demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate’s degree in accounting and three years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination.
• 3-5 years of background accounting experience preferred.
• K-12 public school experience in accounting and finance preferred.
• Working knowledge of Qmlativ(Skyward), Washington School Information Processing Cooperative (WSIPC) software is…