Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: July 1, 2026

FTE: 1.0

Salary Level: $137,939 - $187,222 DOE

Union/Work Year: Exempt Classified; 260 days; 12-month

Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.

Examples Of Duties

This position manages the day-to-day accounting operations of the District, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, reconciliations, and routine reporting. The role oversees the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, ASB accounting, and operational components of month-end and year-end close. The Accounting Manager supports the Controller by executing accounting processes, maintaining operational controls, supervising accounting staff, and ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, and internal control standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Supervises the preparation of internal accounting system reports on the District's financial status; interprets, reconciles, and controls periodic reports.

Prepares schedules, reconciliations, and assigned sections of year-end financial statements and required state reports under the direction of the Controller.

Ensures that adequate controls and procedures are maintained in all financial systems interfacing the general ledger system. Implements and maintains day-to-day accounting internal controls consistent with the internal control framework established by the Controller. Maintains the necessary accounts in the general ledger system to provide full disclosure of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenditures, and fund balances. Develops and recommends new and/or revised accounting procedures.

Recommends operational process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and internal control strength, consistent with Controller-established policies.

Ensures accounting safeguards of District assets; works with financial institutions, rating agencies and underwriters to ensure favorable financing rates and bond ratings.

Oversees operational aspects of cash handling, deposits, and d

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