Federal Programs Accountant

Federal Programs Accountant

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Salary: $59,277.60 to $88,230.20 per year

Department: Business Services

Reports To: Director of Accounting – Federal Programs

Grade/Level: BSCRD

FLSA: Non‑Exempt

Work Schedule: Annual/8 hours per day

Provide accounting, budgeting, and compliance support for ESSA Federal Programs, including Title I, Title II, Title III, and Title IV. Ensure accurate financial processing, documentation, and adherence to federal, state, and district requirements.

• Office Environment with frequent interruptions
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Visual ability to read a variety of materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Bending, kneeling, or crouching to file materials
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting, financial record‑keeping, or bookkeeping
• Experience with budget management and financial compliance processes preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word required)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• Support the financial management and budgeting processes for Title I, Title II, Title III, and Title IV programs
• Maintain financial records, documentation, and inventory in accordance with federal requirements and record retention policies
• Monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and allowable use of funds
• Maintain Suspension and Debarment documentation for vendors associated with Federal Programs
• Assist with cross‑functional monitoring and compliance reviews for Federal Programs
• Collaborate with Business Services and Federal Programs staff to ensure accurate financial reporting and audit readiness
• Support development and updates to the Federal Programs Handbook
• Prepare and submit grant drawdown requests, completion reports, and compute indirect costs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee in alignment with ESSA guidelines

• It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
• Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
• The Paulding County School District uses the E‑Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.