School District Accountant

POSITION Accountant
SUPERVISOR Business Administrator
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Accountant will develop, prepare and maintain a complete set of financial records for the District by overseeing and participation in complex accounting transactions, preparation of general ledger adjustments, reconciliation, accurate and timely financial and statistical reporting from the financial software program and audit of general ledger financial information.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or Accounting and three years’ experience in a responsible accounting and auditing capacity. Additional relevant experience in a similar position may be substituted for higher education. Experience in a public school district setting preferable.
Thorough technical knowledge associated with generally accepted financial accounting principles for municipalities and/or school districts. Working knowledge of audit requirements including schedules and documentation and laws governing accounting practices.
Ability to prepare trial balance financial summaries, account adjustments and custom reporting.
Ability to perform statistical and algebraic computations accurately.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to others. Must be able to lead other staff in the Finance Department.
High level of computer competency with spreadsheet, word processing and contemporary financial and accounting systems software. Excellent keyboarding skills and attention to detail are required.
Successful completion of criminal history background check and pre-employment physical.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage a complete and systematic set of records of financial transactions by reviewing and entering transaction details into appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers from all sources. Classify, code, consolidate and balance charges and related financial information from the journals and subsidiary ledgers to the general ledgers.
Review and post journal entries for disbursements, receipts and adjustments. Reconcile a variety of accounts such as but not limited to cash, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reimbursements due. Review and perform pre-closing and post-closing adjusting journal entries in conjunction with month end closing.
Perform year-end closings. Prepare adjusting journal entries to verify accounts are reflecting accurate balances at year end.
Monitor fund balances and produce variance reporting. Alert for potential over expenditure of funds. Ensure revenues and expenses are recorded and managed on a timely basis. Prepare cash flow and expenditure statements.
Assist Business Administrator with financial and income statements, revenue and expense performance, asset balances, accounts payable and receivable summaries and any or all reporting of accounts that contribute to a complete accounting of the activity of the District. Prepare analysis and projections of accounts as required by the Business Administrator.
Maintain separate accounting of Food Service Funds, Student Account Funds, Capital Projects Funds and any and all District funds in operation.
Complete cash reconciliation and month end balancing for bank accounts and investments with the District Treasurers.
Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
Coordinate the annual audit, prepare financial statements through the trial balance for the auditors review, work in conjunction with audit staff by providing them with information they request.
Assist Business Administrator with preparation of the annual DOE25 and accompanying reports.
Maintain invoices and encumbrances for monthly health, dental, life and LTD insurance bills.
Review all Federal grant applications and changes. Set up and maintain budgets and review all encumbrances and expenses to ensure they are within the guidelines of the Grants.
Report monthly expenditures to the Department of Education and request reimbursements.
Perform all other duties as requested or assigned.
EXPECTATIONS

Establish and maintain positive, supportive and effective working relationships with others; contributing to a team environment within the Finance Dept, with other departments in Central Office and all school district staff in a manner that relates to the District’s mission and commitment to excellence.
Keep abreast of current accounting practices/standards and up to date on State and Federal and Educational laws, statutes, rules and regulations relating to the financial administration of the District. Advise appropriate parties and ensure compliance.
Act with integrity, discretion, responsibility and in an ethical manner in all aspects of carrying out the requirements of this position.
Keep confidentiality of personnel matters.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In a normal work-day, the employee may be required to combine standing, walking and sitting; continuously sit at desk, keyboard, etc. for several hours, lift/carry up to 15 pounds infrequently, bend frequently; squat, kneel, climb/balance, reach above shoulder level and lift from high/low positions occasionally.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisior(s).

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience
Benefits: Sick/Personal/Vacation time, Health, Dental & Vision insurance, LTD, life insurance, FSA, paid holidays
Full time, year round, 7.5 hours a day/260 days per year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b)
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Paid sick time
Professional development assistance

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