Accountant-District Office

Accountant‑District Office

Sevier School District District Office – Richfield, Utah.

Job : 5730869

Final date to receive applications: Jun 15, 2026 12:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: May 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $65,000 – $100,000 per year (DOE)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Accountant responsible for processing, recording, updating, and reconciling fiscal information, and generating periodic reports in accordance with established financial practices for the Sevier School District.

• Analyze financial information to identify budget variances, develop procedures, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Reconcile, monitor, and submit reimbursement requests for funding programs and aid program directors in monitoring budgets.
• Assist auditors by providing supporting documentation and coordinating audit activities.
• Collaborate with district personnel and external agencies to implement and maintain financial services and programs.
• Compile statistical and financial data for third‑party reporting and budget recommendations.
• Coordinate accounting projects such as database development, annual budgets, grant reports, and financial claims.
• Develop reporting processes, procedures, and internal controls to maintain efficient financial flow.
• Implement accounting procedures to provide internal financial controls across the organization.
• Manage student and staff data, attendance reports, and accident reports ensuring accuracy.
• Monitor expenditures against budgets and account information to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in unit meetings, trainings, and workshops to gather required information.
• Perform personnel functions such as monitoring, supervising, and evaluating staff in the business office.
• Prepare finance‑related documents (reports, recommendations, policies) for documentation and reference.
• Present financial and reported information to stakeholders, seek feedback, and ensure internal controls.
• Provide technical expertise and direction to staff on accounting issues and financial activities.
• Recommend policies and procedures that affect financial operations and aid decision‑making.
• Reconcile fiscal information and account balances to verify accuracy and comply with practices.
• Research financial and administrative topics to supply information and recommendations.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external sources to provide information and referrals.
• Supervise accounting functions for the district and schools (payroll, accounts payable, school finance).
• Train staff on proper accounting practices to ensure compliance with fund accounting and GAAP.
• Validate payroll allocations between programs to ensure proper fund utilization.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to sustain effective operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Three or more years of professional accounting, finance, budgeting, auditing, or related experience.
• Preferable:
  Master’s degree and CPA certification.
• At least five years of experience in grant management, budgeting, and Utah school accounting.
• Knowledge of principles of accounting and auditing, governmental accounting practices, and relevant codes, policies, regulations, and laws.
• Skills in operating office equipment, accounting procedures, project planning and management, and accurate record maintenance.

Sevier School District is dedicated to equal opportunity in employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran or disabled status, or any other protected class. Reasonable accommodations will be made as appropriate to enable any applicant to participate in the selection process. Sevier School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

• Nolan Andersen, Human Resources
• District Office – Sevier School District
• Phone: (435) 896‑8214
• Email: nolan.andersen