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Senior Staff Accountant

Job in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, 31900, USA
Listing for: Muscogee County School District
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-06
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 62332 USD Yearly USD 62332.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

POSITION TITLE: Senior Staff Accountant

FLSA: Exempt

SALARY: $62,332.80 yearly

WORK DAYS: 240

LOCATION: Finance Division/MCPEC

REPORTS TO: Director of Accounting

Primary Function: The job of Senior Staff Accountant is done for the purpose/s of providing oversight of staff accountants; performing various account reconciliations, grant management, and collection and consolidation of financial information in order to facilitate sound business decisions.

REQUIREMENTS
  • 1. Educational Level: Bachelor degree with Major in Accounting or Finance.
  • 2.

    Experience:

    Five or more years of accounting experience.
  • 3. Physical

    Activities:

    Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
  • 4. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; program planning and development;

    school budgeting, policies and audit procedures; concepts of grammar and punctuation; principles of public and fund accounting and budgeting, knowledge of OMB Uniform Grant Guidance, knowledge of multi-fund governmental accounting, internal control policies and audit activities.
    SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks using existing skills. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using a variety of software applications including Excel, Word, Power Point and Access; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
    ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.

    Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities, communicating with diverse groups and individuals; meeting deadlines and schedules;

    setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.
  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • 1. Attends a variety of meetings (e.g., meetings, workshops, seminars, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
  • 2. Collects and maintains supporting documentation (e.g., allowable costs, processes for the selection of vendors and contractors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with OMB Uniform Grant Guidance
  • 3. Compiles financial and statistical data for a variety of financial reports (e.g., Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, etc.) for the purpose…
  • Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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