Accountant

Company: Washington State
Location: Olympia
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

DescriptionThe Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) is seeking a highly qualified Accountant.The association helps school board members prepare children to be responsible citizens and lead productive, satisfied lives.WSSDA is a trusted advocate for public education and student achievement. It is a leader in promoting effective board governance through professional development, policy development and legal guidance.It is also the only organization that directly advocates on behalf of and creates policy for all of the state's 1,477 school board members and 295 public school districts.Founded as an association in 1922, WSSDA later became a state agency. Its member school districts serve more than one million students. They have combined local, state and federal annual budgets of nearly $11 billion, and employ more than 160,000 people.The WSSDA office is located in Olympia, Washington where 16 staff members are employed. The association's annual budget is approximately $3 million.For application information, view the announcement on the WSSDA website.For questions about this recruitment, please contact Josh Collette at (360) 252-3012, or email at J.Collette@wssda.org.WSSDA's Commitment to Equity and Equal Opportunity StatementThe Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) is an equal opportunity employer.Equity is foundational to the work of WSSDA.Our members believe that educational equity can only exist when a student's level of opportunity and achievement cannot be predicted based on race, characteristics, or circumstances. Therefore, we must identify and eliminate any discriminatory practices and prejudices within our state's public education system.As an employer, we strive to create an inclusive working environment that respects diverse backgrounds. Individuals from diverse gender, racial and ethnic backgrounds, religions and creeds, and national origins, individuals with any disabilities or the use of a trained service dog or service animal, individuals over 40 years of age, individuals in honorably discharged veteran or military status and individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Please include your name and preferred pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process.Salary: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 AnnuallyLocation: Thurston County Olympia, WAJob Type: Full Time - PermanentDepartment: Washington State School Directors' AssociationJob Number: 2020-WSSDA AClosing: ContinuousAgency: State of WashingtonAddress: View Job Posting for Agency Information View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504Phone: View Posting for Agency ContactWebsite: http://www.careers.wa.gov

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