Senior Accountant

• Position Type:
  Non-Instructional Supervisors & Professionals/ Accountant
• Date Posted:
  10/9/2026
• Location:
  
  Administration Building
• Closing Date:
  10/19/2026

The Senior Accountant supports the integrity, accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting of the District's financial operations. Reporting to the Supervisor of Finance, this position performs advanced accounting, reconciliation, grant and program financial management, payroll support, audit preparation, state and federal reporting, and financial analysis. The Senior Accountant works collaboratively across departments to strengthen internal controls, improve financial processes, and provide reliable information for administrative decision-making.

• Stay current on federal, state, local, and District statutes, policies, regulations, accounting standards, and procedures related to public school finance and accounting.
• Assist with program and grant financial management, including preparing budgets, monitoring and approving expenditures, maintaining federal payroll certifications, and responding to cost-related questions.
• Complete monthly program and grant reconciliations to support accurate and timely funding requests.
• Support the payroll function by serving as backup, completing payroll-related reconciliations, and assisting with payroll processing, corrections, and adjustments.
• Coordinate with other departments to track and maintain Extra Pay for Extra Duty (EPED) contracts, verify contract amounts and account coding, and ensure new contracts and changes are submitted accurately and on time.
• Complete timely monthly account reconciliations and settle interfund transactions.
• Perform complex account reconciliations, analyze financial results, and investigate and resolve variances.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules in accordance with District procedures and applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly budget reports, financial statements, and other internal and external reports to support administrative decision-making.
• Assist with annual and other audits, including preparation of financial statements, supporting schedules, reconciliations, and requested documentation.
• Assist with completing and submitting required reports, including the Annual Financial Report (FID), Special Education Cost Report, Center Program Cost Reports, Medicaid Outreach, Transportation Financial Report, and other required financial reports.
• Communicate professionally with federal, state, intermediate school district, local, and other agencies regarding financial and reporting matters.
• Provide training, technical assistance, and guidance to accountants, bookkeepers, secretaries, administrators, and other staff on accounting procedures and financial systems.
• Evaluate accounting processes and recommend improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, consistency, and internal controls.
• Maintain accurate records and safeguard confidential financial, payroll, employee, student, and District information in accordance with applicable law, Board policy, and District procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Student Services, schools, and other departments to meet District financial and operational needs.
• Meet professional obligations through reliable attendance, sound judgment, timely completion of work, effective communication, and adherence to established deadlines.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor of Finance or District administration.

The Senior Accountant is expected to support GPPSS Going for the Gold by demonstrating a consistent commitment to excellence, service, collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and responsible stewardship of District resources. The employee models professional and ethical conduct, seeks solutions, supports colleagues and schools, and contributes to a culture focused on high-quality service to students, families, staff, and the community.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, including account reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, audit support, or comparable work.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial information.
• Advanced…