Accountant, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeper​/ Accounting Clerk

Accountant I

REYNOLDS SD 7 ADMIN - Fairview, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job : 5908044
Final date to receive applications: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title:
Accountant I

Reports to:

Director of Financial Services

Classification:
Classified Exempt

Location:

District Office

Job Summary

The Accountant I position is responsible for district bookkeeping tasks such as accounts payable, procurement, accounts receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, banking reconciliations, and supporting other staff during peak workload demands. Supports and takes direction from Financial Services management to support timely and accurate accounting for various District funds and programs (for example, general fund, grant funds, student activity funds, etc.). Other duties include training and supporting school and bookkeeping staff with accounting and policy questions related to various District funds and programs.

Works with daily pressures, requiring constant attention to a volume of work which must be completed within a limited time and according to deadlines.

Essential Job Functions

Essential duties of this position include the following functions. Employees in this position perform some, or all, of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for vendor invoice processing, statement reconciliations, and preparing cost allocations for various periodic billings including district purchasing card program statements.
• Processes requisitions for procurement including ensuring district meets competitive procurement requirements and documentation for approval.
• Supports bidding and contracting operations as assigned, such as posting for public notice, creating and formatting documents, processing for signatures, and other workflow and documentation procedures.
• Classifies, records, and balances revenue and expenditures to proper accounts. Researches and follows-up on delinquent or unpaid accounts according to established procedures.
• Responsible for bank deposit input and reconciles bank statements and ensures agreement with the general ledger. Coordinates outreach for outstanding checks and payments and submitting unclaimed property report according to policies. Promptly investigates irregularities and recommends corrective measures to protect the district’s financial interests.
• Monitors daily cash flow and performs cash transfer responsibilities for assigned funds.
• Monitors various accounting activities, including but not limited to student activity funds, school athletic funds, building use, food service, and similar funds.
• Prepares, reviews and posts journal entries for disbursements, receipts, and adjustments, ensuring proper documentation.
• Prepares timely month-end reconciliations and journal entries for all accounts, including income statement and balance sheet as assigned.
• Assist and train school and department staff with using financial systems and accessing reports.
• Monitor and reconcile general ledger activity, subsidiary systems and balances. Support fixed asset accounting, including capital expenditure reporting and analysis.
• Maintain a working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws for school accounting and grant accounting.
• Support upkeep of the chart of accounts, including creating account codes and closing account codes.
• Monitor charges for reasonableness and compliance with District policies and procedures.
• Ensure required documentation and approvals comply with district policies and procedures.
• Research issues, prepare invoices, and claim funds for the support of special revenue expenditures.
• Support annual audit procedures by preparing required documentation, work papers, and reports; researching issues; and compiling information for staff and auditors.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of all applicable fiscal reports for grant funded programs and ensures timely submission thereof; may include assisting with preparation of grant applications.
• Track and update District fixed asset schedules.
• Track and update District inventory records.
• Assist with budget preparation and tracks and monitors…