Consultant, Grant Accounting Early Learning

Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks a Grant Accounting Consultant to provide budgeting, monitoring, and auditing for our governmental grants, contracts, and non-grant agency programs. As a member of the Early Learning Program, the Grant Accounting Consultant will administer and monitor accounting activities, process financial information, and perform auditing to ensure accuracy and compliance with program regulations and grant requirements

PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washingtons K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit www.psesd.org/about-psesd

Early Learning Program Hiring Requirements. Portable Background Check: All Early Learning Program hires must have a cleared PSESD fingerprint background check (Washington State Patrol and FBI clearance) and a cleared Portable Background Check (PBC) before their hire date, and every three (3) years thereafter as a condition of continued employment. Applicants without a current PBC should consider completing a PBC during the application phase. Please click here for instructions, and please click here to start the process

Required Health Documentation to be completed within 30 days of official start date for all Early Learning staff, including:. Completed Medical Release Form. Tuberculosis clearance (if not included on Medical Release Form). MMR vaccine documentation (if not included on Medical Release Form). Minimum Qualifications. Associates degree in job-related field, or High School diploma/GED and minimum of three (3) years of job-related experience. Experience in accounting, financial management, or related area. Experience or knowledge working with Federal and State regulations. Preferred Qualifications. Experience in grant accounting and/or educational agency accounting experience. Auditing experience. Professional experience with a large main frame accounting system. Professional experience in governmental accounting. Applicants are required to include the following attachments within the online application in order to be considered:. Cover Letter: Clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications (and preferred qualifications if applicable)

Resume: Provide complete chronological resume including all work history along with dates of employment (month and year) and job responsibilities, education, and certifications

Please note that salary placements for selected candidates will be based on related experience detailed in the resume provided via the application process. Additional Documents: In some cases, additional documents may be required and will be specified in the job opening announcement/advertisement

Location: Renton. Job Type: Full-time. Hiring Salary Range: $72,321 $94,892 (Salary Band H). Full Salary Range: $72,321-$104,742 (Salary Band H). Department: Learning, Teaching, and Family Support Early Learning. We attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary offers consider candidate qualifications and relevant experience. New hires at Puget Sound ESD start employment on or around the 1st and 15th of each month. For awareness and planning purposes, linked here are the dates through August, 2025

Benefits. We offer comprehensive 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 electric car charging stations (Renton office). Open until filled; for best consideration, submit complete application by 9/15/2024. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for 9/24/2024 via videoconference

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PSESD is committed to having a diverse workforce and encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications to apply

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