Puget Sound Educational Service District
Coordinator, Budget
Puget Sound Educational Service District, Renton, Washington, United States, 98056
Budget Coordinator – Puget Sound Educational Service District
Open until filled. Best consideration date: November 21, 2025. Interviews tentatively scheduled for December 1, 2025.
Purpose Provide financial services to agency staff; develop, analyze, and maintain agency and departmental budgets; perform Accounts Receivable, journal entry, and contract functions.
Essential Functions
Attends workshops, training, meetings to convey and gather required information and maintain professional development.
Collaborates with departments to complete monthly debit/credit transfers of rent, phone instrument charges, conference room fees, copy, and postage fees in accordance with budget parameters.
Coordinates a variety of activities to ensure compliance with PSESD policies and procedures.
Assists in annual development of the agency’s original budget and maintains revised budget throughout the year.
Evaluates financial information to ensure accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Maintains internal and external Fee for Service contracts and MOUs.
Maintains database demographics and coordinates data uniformity for payor files.
Maintains manual and electronic documents, files, and records to provide accurate data per policies.
Monitors fiscal and program information to ensure accuracy and conformity with budget requirements.
Prepares written materials to document activities, convey information, and comply with regulations.
Provides backup support to business office positions.
Researches financial information and documentation to ensure accuracy and prepare corrections.
Responds to inquiries about business office policies and procedures.
Trains PSESD staff to provide assistance and expertise.
Works with Director of Business Services and Director of Accounting Compliance to develop, analyze, and maintain budgets and fund balances.
Other Functions Assists other personnel as required to maintain an efficient and effective work environment.
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities Skills:
Technical tasks requiring periodic skill upgrades; specific competencies under Abilities.
Knowledge:
Algebra/geometry, manuals, documents, and practical problem solving. See competencies below.
Abilities:
Scheduling, data gathering, analysis, equipment operation, problem solving, teamwork, customer focus, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Job-Specific Competencies
Accountability – ownership and high performance.
Planning, organization, prioritization – realistic time parameters.
Recordkeeping – confidential, secure documentation.
Accounting rules, systems, processes – knowledge and application.
Accuracy and attention to detail – error‑free output.
Customer focus – meet internal and external expectations.
Teamwork – collaborative decision making.
Responsibilities Work under supervision using standardized routines; advise others and monitor budget, revenue, and expenditures. Utilize resources from other units as needed.
Work Environment Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and fine finger dexterity. 90% sitting, 5% walking, 5% standing. Generally a clean, healthy environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Community College or vocational school degree, GED, or WASBO certification with progressively responsible work experience.
Experience with accounting and payment systems and practices.
Spreadsheet and database management experience (data entry, manipulation, analysis, or report creation).
Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Washington Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) Certification.
Experience developing and implementing procedures.
Spreadsheet and database management experience (data entry, manipulation, analysis, or report creation).
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program.
24 annual leave days per year.
12 sick days.
12 paid holidays.
Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System.
Tax‑sheltered annuity plan.
Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and access to EV charging stations (Renton office).
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales – Education Administration Programs
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Purpose Provide financial services to agency staff; develop, analyze, and maintain agency and departmental budgets; perform Accounts Receivable, journal entry, and contract functions.
Essential Functions
Attends workshops, training, meetings to convey and gather required information and maintain professional development.
Collaborates with departments to complete monthly debit/credit transfers of rent, phone instrument charges, conference room fees, copy, and postage fees in accordance with budget parameters.
Coordinates a variety of activities to ensure compliance with PSESD policies and procedures.
Assists in annual development of the agency’s original budget and maintains revised budget throughout the year.
Evaluates financial information to ensure accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Maintains internal and external Fee for Service contracts and MOUs.
Maintains database demographics and coordinates data uniformity for payor files.
Maintains manual and electronic documents, files, and records to provide accurate data per policies.
Monitors fiscal and program information to ensure accuracy and conformity with budget requirements.
Prepares written materials to document activities, convey information, and comply with regulations.
Provides backup support to business office positions.
Researches financial information and documentation to ensure accuracy and prepare corrections.
Responds to inquiries about business office policies and procedures.
Trains PSESD staff to provide assistance and expertise.
Works with Director of Business Services and Director of Accounting Compliance to develop, analyze, and maintain budgets and fund balances.
Other Functions Assists other personnel as required to maintain an efficient and effective work environment.
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities Skills:
Technical tasks requiring periodic skill upgrades; specific competencies under Abilities.
Knowledge:
Algebra/geometry, manuals, documents, and practical problem solving. See competencies below.
Abilities:
Scheduling, data gathering, analysis, equipment operation, problem solving, teamwork, customer focus, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Job-Specific Competencies
Accountability – ownership and high performance.
Planning, organization, prioritization – realistic time parameters.
Recordkeeping – confidential, secure documentation.
Accounting rules, systems, processes – knowledge and application.
Accuracy and attention to detail – error‑free output.
Customer focus – meet internal and external expectations.
Teamwork – collaborative decision making.
Responsibilities Work under supervision using standardized routines; advise others and monitor budget, revenue, and expenditures. Utilize resources from other units as needed.
Work Environment Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and fine finger dexterity. 90% sitting, 5% walking, 5% standing. Generally a clean, healthy environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Community College or vocational school degree, GED, or WASBO certification with progressively responsible work experience.
Experience with accounting and payment systems and practices.
Spreadsheet and database management experience (data entry, manipulation, analysis, or report creation).
Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Washington Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) Certification.
Experience developing and implementing procedures.
Spreadsheet and database management experience (data entry, manipulation, analysis, or report creation).
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program.
24 annual leave days per year.
12 sick days.
12 paid holidays.
Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System.
Tax‑sheltered annuity plan.
Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and access to EV charging stations (Renton office).
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales – Education Administration Programs
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