Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

North Wasco County School District 21 District Office
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Job : 5888502

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

District Focus

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Accounting Specialist-AP. This is a Confidential Employee Position that works in the Business Office.

We are very proud of our District and the teachers, administrators, and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community. Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.

District Mission: "Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready."

NWASCO Online:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..us

Application Process: All application materials must be submitted electronically, as part of your Talent Ed/Recruit & Hire application. Include the following supplemental documents:

• Complete District Application
• Letter of interest
• Current Resume
• Three (3) recent letters of reference

Classification: Confidential Employee

Reports To
:
Chief Financial Officer

Work Year 260 Days

SALARY:

$59,836-$65,384(non-PERS)

$63,656-$69,559 (PERS)

Job Purpose Statement:

This position provides general support to the business office and District personnel for accounting functions including purchasing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Occasional support for business processes including budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting can be expected along with other duties as assigned. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks.

Education/

Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, and
• At least one year in accounting and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• College Degree or Certification in Business or Accounting preferred
• Vocational or technical training in an accredited program specializing in business or accounting principles

Job Requirements

- Qualifications:

To perform the job of Accounting Specialist an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others’ ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate in English (Verbal and Written). Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish preferred. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to accurately transfer, record, and convey information, materials, and monies as required by position. Ability to rapidly and accurately enter and retrieve computerized data. Demonstrated successful experience working in an accounting field.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  High level of computer proficiency and ability to use database software, accounting internet software, e-mail, spreadsheets and word processing software. Ability to proficiently use the following programs strongly preferred:
  Sun Gard, MS Word, Access and Excel. Ability to type accurately and proficiently.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Ability to appropriately communicate with students, staff, parents, members of…