District Accountant

Position/Type: Full-Time, 12-month employees

Salary: $60,000-$70,000-Commensurate with education and experience, plus comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off

Location: Central Office, Business Office

Reports: Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 2. Fund accounting experience preferred.
• 3. Accounts payable and payroll experience are a plus.
• 4. Experience with integrated computerized accounting systems required.
• 5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• 6. Experience with Schools Open software preferred.
• 7. Ability to work independently and make good decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• 1. Process financial transactions and post to general ledger.
• 2. Perform month-end closing activities and prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• 3. Assist with grant drawdowns and related financial documentation to support timely reimbursement and grant compliance.
• 4. Assist in preparation and monitoring of annual budgets.
• 5. Reconcile bank accounts monthly.
• 6. Complete credit card reconciliations, ensuring transactions have appropriate receipts, documentation, and account coding.
• 7. Assists in the property tax collection process and reconciliation.
• 8. Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring internal controls.
• 9. Assist and/or serve as backup for accounts payable function.
• 10.Prepare and manage monthly cash flow report.
• 11. Prepare and submit quarterly Medicaid cost reports.
• 12.Prepare various financial reports and analysis as needed.
• 13. Prepare schedules, gather information and assist auditors as needed.
• 14.Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance.