Accountant, PK-Operations

• Position Type:
  Administration-Nonlicensed/ Accountant
• Date Posted: 2/10/2026
• Location:
  
  Educational Service Center
• District:
  Osseo Area Schools - ISD 279

T he Accountant, PK-12 Operations supports the district's mission to inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams, contribute to their community, and engage in a lifetime of learning by providing accounting support and guidance to the Division of Leadership, Teaching, and Learning (DLTL). The position organizes and coordinates financial management activities, researches and analyzes financial data, prepares reports, and performs technical accounting tasks to ensure accurate financial information is available for decision-making.

The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental job duties:

• Monitor and analyse budget process and fiscal management activities.
• Assist with developing and monitoring budget.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information and preparing reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending procedures.

Preparation of financial analysis through research and data analysis.

• Provide Assistant Superintendents, DLTL Directors, Operations Coordinators, Principals, and site budget managers with accurate information outlining the financial standing of their respective departments.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Responsible for the proper coding for state and federal revenue. Verify compliance with Uniform Financial Accounting Reporting Standards (UFARS) changes.

• Review revenue and expenditure account codes monthly to ensure compliance.
• Code state and federal revenue and expenditure account codes according to established guidelines.
• Support position control data management and resource allocation processes.

Assist DLTL leaders with technical accounting tasks.

• Coordinates grant applications and budget submissions to Minnesota Department Education (MDE).
• Verify accuracy of accounting period transactions on a monthly basis.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Provides support and training on DLTL fiscal management functions and business processes.

Completing other duties as assigned by

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

College graduate with major in accounting, business administration or related field

Three years of proven success in accounting or business related field with an emphasis in financial analysis and reporting.

• Extensive skills in accounting and related fields.
• Ability to maintain general accounting functions.
• Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
• Working knowledge of governmental accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of education finance and regulations preferred.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation:
If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR or call .

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.