Accountant, PK-Operations

Description: The Accountant, PK-12 Operations supports the district’s mission to inspire and prepare all students by providing accounting support and guidance to the Division of Leadership, Teaching, and Learning (DLTL).

The role involves organizing and coordinating financial management activities, researching and analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and performing technical accounting tasks to ensure accurate financial information is available for decision‑making.

• Monitor and analyze budget process and fiscal management activities.
• Assist with developing and monitoring budget.
• Document financial transactions by entering account information.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing reports.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending procedures.
• Prepare financial analysis through research and data analysis.
• Provide accurate information to Assistant Superintendents, DLTL Directors, Operations Coordinators, Principals, and site budget managers outlining the financial standing of respective departments.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensure proper coding for state and federal revenue and 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.
• Coordinate grant applications and budget submissions to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).
• Verify accuracy of accounting period transactions on a monthly basis.
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying legislation, enforcing adherence, and advising management on needed actions.
• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Provide support and training on DLTL fiscal management functions and business processes.
• Perform other comparable duties as assigned.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

• College graduate with a 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.

Pay Grade 113, $86,439 to $107,508 annually.

Contract length 260/261 days.

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• and more

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran‑friendly employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We encourage applicants who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.
Veteran’s Preference:
If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD 214 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 763‑391‑7007.
Background Check Process Upon Conditional

Offer:

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.