Lead Accounting Specialist Secretarial​/Clerical · Shuler Education Center

At Auburn-Washburn, we have a positive and professional culture. We are often described by our employees as a family. We are collaborative and work together to inspire, prepare, and challenge every child, every day. We are student-centered and make decisions for what is best for students. We have high expectations for our staff, students, and community. And we love to celebrate success.

We are proud of who we are and what we do!

Job Description

The Lead Accounting Specialist serves as the primary accounting professional for the district, responsible for maintaining the general ledger, supporting budget development and monitoring, assisting with grant accounting, and coordinating monthly and annual financial close processes. This position exercises independent judgment in reconciling accounts, resolving discrepancies, and improving accounting procedures, with work reviewed by the Executive Director of Business Services.

In addition to core accounting responsibilities, this role provides guidance and training to building-level secretaries and serves as a key resource for internal and external financial stakeholders.

Salary: $17.69-$22.69/hour (wage determined by years of relevant experience)

Terms of Employment: 8 hours/day, 12 months/year

* available to employees hired to work 5.75+ hours/day, 5 days/week

Additional Information

Auburn-Washburn USD 437 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Auburn-Washburn USD 437 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Auburn-Washburn USD 437 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Auburn-Washburn USD 437’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.