Accountant​/Payroll

Accountant/Payroll

Location:

Cumberland, Rhode Island. Department:
Cumberland School Department.

Job : 5813909

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

• Reconcile all cash account to bank statements and accounting records
• Capable of processing payroll as necessary and assist the payroll clerk with all functions
• Process quarterly and annual payroll reports, including 941 and W-2s
• Maintain the records of the lunch program. Approve claims, verify student enrollments, verify bank records, and onsite audit
• Responsible for reviewing and approving all free and reduced food service applications
• Review and submit information for the Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Grant claim
• Manage all Preschool tuition billing and accounts receivable functions
• Maintain records and balance activity for the Cumberland School Department’s flexible spending account
• Quarterly RI Medicaid Administrative Activity Claim
• Quarterly TIAA/CREF reimbursement filing at RIDE
• Retirement reconciliation from payroll processing to payments submitted to ERSRI
• Assist with fiscal year end General Ledger and Payroll database rollover
• Assist Finance Director in Fixed Asset Inventories, both maintain fixed asset ledger, as well as onsite inspections
• Work with Purchasing, Accounts payable, Payroll and Human Resources to resolve issues that impact the accounting function
• Assists with the annual year-end audit process and provides the outside auditing firm with documentation, reports, and analyses as required
• Monitors activity to ensure account codes are in compliance with the state mandated uniform chart of accounts (UCOA)
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Director and/or Superintendent of Schools

Position Type: Full-time

Job Category: Administration >
Business/Finance

Cumberland School Department is an outstanding public school system committed to rigorous academic learning outcomes for all of our students. In a nutshell, we believe that it is our responsibility to meet the needs of “100% of our students, 100% of the time.” One of our most effective strategies for meeting this high standard of excellence is to recruit and hire exceptional teaching, administrative and support professionals.

The Town of Cumberland is a beautiful suburban community located in the northeast quadrant of Rhode Island. We serve a diverse student population of approximately 5,000 students in preschool through grade twelve in eight schools, including a comprehensive high school that has recently been transformed into a state‑of‑the‑art learning facility through the generosity of our community. The Cumberland High School campus now includes a teaching area devoted to the Fine and Performing Arts, a Wellness Center, and a new Science and Technology Wing.

Cumberland is recognized for many unique programs including a service‑learning program, established in 1997, that is the cornerstone of our newly revised diploma system; the Dunn Literacy Initiative, a ground‑breaking relationship with the Dunn Institute which provides professional development in reading to all elementary teachers; and a district‑wide approach to the consistent implementation of school and classroom management known as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

As a member of the Cumberland Public Schools, you will have an opportunity to take part in these exciting initiatives, and many more!

The Cumberland Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, color or disability in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. (An Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer)

• Required qualifications:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Professional financial position that requires a thorough knowledge of GAAP, computerized accounting systems, and the application of the general ledger as they apply to fund accounting in a non‑profit environment.
• Working knowledge of budget development, accounting and reporting expenditures of all federal, state and local awards.
• Pr…