Financial Services

Finger on calculator signifying Financial Services

Financial Services handles activities concerned with the fiscal operations of Natomas Unified School District. These activities include budget development and management, purchasing, receiving and disbursing, financial and property accounting, payroll, employee benefits, inventory control, internal auditing, and managing funds.

Accounts Payable
The accounts payable department is responsible for processing payment information. Invoice payments, buy-outs, conference requests, and monthly mileage/expense claims are paid by an Accounting Technician. Any packing slips, invoices, or contracts for these types of expenses must be signed/approved and then forwarded to the Accounts Payable Department.

Purchasing
Purchasing provides assistance to the District in the areas of procurement, sourcing and problem resolution. It is our goal is to provide professional, courteous, efficient procurement of goods and services for the school district, as needed in accordance with the policies and procedures of the district, and to accord prompt and courteous treatment to suppliers.

Employee Benefits
The Payroll and Benefits Technicians in the Financial Services Department processes health and welfare benefits. This includes medical, dental and vision services.

Payroll
Payroll is responsible for processing accurate and timely paychecks. Besides processing paychecks, Payroll is also responsible for retirement reporting and employee absence leave tracking.

Department Contacts

General Department Inquiries: (916) 567-5400

Mehdi Tazi, Accounting and Budget Director
Kelly Watermolen, Coordinator III

Elaine Light
, Accounting and Budget Analyst

May Saechao, Accounting and Budget Analyst
Linda Minford, Accounting and Budget Analyst
Pauline Lopez, Purchasing Coordinator
Anastasia Aguilar, Accounting Technician III, ASB
Robin Fleshman, Accounting Technician I
Julie JensenPayroll/Benefits Technician
Ivanna Yong, Payroll/Benefits Technician 
Shelly Ram, Payroll/Benefits Technician