Staff Accountant

Finance Business Management Office Accounting STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related field of study (Bachelor’s preferred). Accounting experience is required.
• Knowledge of Fund Accounting, Single Audit Procedures, and Annual Financial Reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Experience using CSIU Financial Information System (FIS) fund accounting software would be helpful, though training can be provided.
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, bidding/procurement, food service, and transportation operations desired.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, memos, and workplace policies.
• Ability to analyze, interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports.
• Ability to write professional correspondence and business reports.
• Ability to speak effectively, present formal information, and respond to questions/complaints.
• Mathematical abilities including applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, etc.
• Ability to apply financial concepts such as budgeting, projections, reconciliations, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, trial balances, etc.
• Problem‑solving. Organizational agility. Multi‑tasking. Performance and ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Maintain confidentiality.

• Assist the Business Manager in overseeing the business office operation and assume the general accounting functions of the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center according to the Pennsylvania Public School Accounting Code and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Create budgets and continuously project and monitor the Lifelong Learning Center expenditures and revenues in relation to Federal and State grant fundings and alert the Business Manager of any potential financial shortfall, well in advance of a shortfall actually occurring, so that appropriate measures may be implemented, complete all monthly, quarterly and year end reporting in accordance with grant requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and supervise Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center financial records. Interpret and implement accounting procedures to ensure the proper management of the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center budgets so that they are in conformance with the Pennsylvania School Code, Pennsylvania School Accounting System, Pennsylvania Department of Education guidelines, Intermediate Unit Board Policy, and regulations and guidelines of other funding agencies.
• Assist the Business Manager in short‑range and long‑range financial planning of the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center programs. Advise program directors and others who assist in the budget building process of their roles in short‑range and long‑range financial planning.
• Complete quarterly and year‑end sales tax payments to Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.
• Verify accuracy of invoices as related to the ESS substitute teachers.
• Maintain open lines of communication with various state agency personnel (i.e., Pennsylvania Department of Education, Comptroller’s Office, Department of the Auditor General, etc.)
• Oversee Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center transportation subsidy program, complete quarterly and yearly reports to be submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education.
• Prepare for, participate in, and respond to all matters with local, state, and federal auditors before, during, and after audits relating to the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center programs.
• Prepare audit work papers, financial statements in accordance with GASB 34 and GASB 45, fixed asset schedules, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for Schuylkill Intermediate Unit, Schuylkill Technology Center, and Schuylkill County School Employees Health & Welfare Trust.
• Assist the Business Manager in overseeing daily operation of Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center program business…