Accounting & Accounts Payable

The Accounting Department performs the following functions in support of district operations:

• Records district financial transactions in accordance with federal, state, and district regulations
• Oversees receipt and deposit of cash throughout the district
• Manages investment transactions in conjunction with the Spokane County Treasurer’s Office
• Provides fiscal reporting and other financial information to the district, the public, and state and federal agencies
• Coordinates development of the district’s budget and monitors compliance to budget
• Provides grant accounting and reporting
• Issues payments to suppliers for goods and services
• Issues payments to employees for reimbursement of travel and expense reimbursements
• Prepares billings for building rentals, reimbursements, grants, etc.
• Establishes and monitors internal controls to effectively maintain the integrity of financial records, safeguard district assets, and comply with state and federal regulations
• Acts as district liaison to the Washington State Auditor’s Office