Accounting and Budget Analyst Job Maize Kansas USA,Finance & Banking

Location: Maize

Position Type:
Finance/Payroll/Purchasing/Warehouse/ Accounting and Budget Analyst
Date Posted: 4/17/2026
Location:

Educational Support Center

FULL SALARY RANGE:
Administrative Level 9 (minimum: $67,020- mid-point: $82,740- maximum: $98,461) The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range.

FTE: 1.0 Standard Hours per Week: 40 Months per Year: 12 Job Code: 250415 Position Type:
Replacement

Location:

Thornton, CO

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, reconciling, and reporting financial data while also assisting in the development and oversight of the district's budget. The role ensures financial accuracy, compliance with accounting regulations, and provides stakeholders with insights to support decision-making.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB TASK DESCRIPTIONS

Analyze, reconcile, and maintain general ledger accounts and budget allocations to ensure accuracy and policy compliance.

Assist in preparing financial statements and reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Support the district's annual budget preparation, conducting variance analyses and expenditure projections.

Conduct financial forecasting and analysis to support strategic planning.

Assist in audits and compliance reporting.

Monitor special revenue funds including grants, food service, student activities, and other restricted funds to ensure expenditures comply with federal, state, and local grant and use requirements.

Track district revenue sources, prepare cash flow projections, and support investment strategies.

Provide financial training to schools, departments, and leadership on accounting and budgeting policies.

Maintain financial data systems, test system updates, and enhance reporting tools.

Maintain records of district capital assets and conduct inventory counts.

Manage internal financial controls.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis. Public sector experience preferred.
School District experience preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS

Criminal background check required for hire.
CPA, CMA, CPFO, SFO, or PMP certification preferred.

SALARY INFORMATION

The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE. Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate on the employees' education and/or work experience. For additional information, please review our Administrative Compensation Program or review our Administrative Salary Schedule.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).

To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.

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