Accounting​/Payroll Specialist

South Kitsap School District Business and Support Services
- Port Orchard, Washington Open in Google Maps

South Kitsap School District Business and Support Services
- Port Orchard, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in South Kitsap School District

Job : 5957764

Final date to receive applications: Oct 19, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports To:

Director of Business

Bargaining Unit:

PSE

Department:

Business Services

Salary

Schedule:

Schedule A-Office Professionals

Employment Type:

Classified

Salary Range:

VII

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Adoption Date:

5/21/25

Hours per Day:

8

Days per Year:

248 (+12 Holidays) = 260

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Purpose Statement

The job of Accounting/Payroll Specialist is performed for the purpose of supporting the efficient and compliant operation of the Business Services Department through a combination of technical accounting, payroll, and benefits administration tasks. This position is responsible for processing payroll, administering employee benefits, and providing accounting and analytical support to ensure accurate and timely financial operations.

Work is performed independently under minimal supervision in accordance with federal and state laws, district policies, collective bargaining agreements, and established procedures. The position requires strong attention to detail, adherence to deadlines, and the ability to prioritize tasks across multiple financial functions. Duties may vary depending on department needs and will be assigned by the department administrator.

Essential Functions:

• Processes payroll including regular, retroactive, and final pay assignments, contract closures, leave cash-outs, and stop payments to ensure accurate and timely wage payments to employees and vendors.
• Audits payroll and benefits documents (e.g., time cards, leave records, personnel action forms, benefit enrollment, vendor disbursements) to ensure accuracy and compliance with district policy, CBAs, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinates payroll processing with Human Resources and other departments for accurate implementation of new hires, separations, assignment changes, leave programs (FMLA, PFML), and Workers’ Compensation.
• Monitors and maintains payroll and benefits records (e.g., deductions, benefit eligibility, SEBB, DRS, ACA, WA Cares, wage garnishments) for regulatory compliance and proper reporting.
• Prepares payroll-related reports and documents (e.g., W-2s, retirement plan transfers, over payment invoices, payroll registers, compensation checks) to document activities and meet reporting requirements.
• Communicates with internal staff and external agencies (e.g., DRS, SEBB) to process payroll and benefits transactions and resolve issues.
• Provides benefits information to new and existing employees and acts as a liaison with state agencies to support eligibility and enrollment.
• Reconciles and troubleshoots payroll and benefit discrepancies to ensure accurate account balances and compliance with policy.

• Processes accounts payable and/or receivable transactions (e.g., vendor payments, employee reimbursements) to comply with district, state, and federal laws.
• Reconciles financial data and records (e.g., fund balances, payroll expenditures, benefit contributions) to maintain accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Researches discrepancies in financial documentation to ensure accuracy before processing transactions.
• Prepares a wide range of financial documents and reports (e.g., fund reports, County Treasurer's reports) to support audits, state reporting, and internal tracking.
• Maintains…