Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Accountant
Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Brighton, Colorado, United States, 80602
Accountant JobID: 11323
Position Type:
Finance/Payroll/Purchasing/Warehouse/ Accountant
Date Posted:
11/12/2024
Location:
Educational Support Center
Closing Date:
12/04/2024
FULL SALARY RANGE: Level 8 (minimum: $61,087- mid-point: $75,416- maximum: $89,745)
The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range.
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FTE: 1.0
JOB CODE: 3052
POSITION TYPE: New
LOCATION: THORNTON, CO.
SUMMARY: Perform functions consisting of monitoring, reconciliation and analyzing financial information; prepare financial statements; develop, recommend and implement accounting procedures. Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents for compliance. Provide training and instruction to end users regarding accounting and financial system procedure. Research and interpret accounting policy and regulations. Comply with federal, state, district policies.
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. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.
Job Tasks Descriptions
Monitors, reconciles and investigates general ledger (GL) accounts, subsystems (e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable, warehouse and capital assets), and processes financial transactions and allocations. Verify accuracy of account coding and consistency with State of Colorado Chart of Accounts. Research, recommend, monitor and evaluate issues related to compliance of federal, state, local regulations, policies, and contract provisions, as appropriate. Generate routine and ad hoc analysis to ensure the accuracy of financial data and consistency with approved budgets. Provide timely feedback to schools, departments, Directors, and District leadership to identify and resolve issues and discrepancies, as appropriate.
Performs key tasks related to District fund (general, special revenue, building, capital projects, debt service, etc.) accounting; includes journal entry preparation and performing monthly and year-end close processes. Perform necessary internal monitoring over various processes.
Prepare and review monthly and quarterly Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)-based financial statements under the modified accrual basis of accounting. Generate necessary reporting to the Colorado Department of Education and other internal and external stakeholders. Participate in the external audit process, including audit work papers, reporting schedules and adjustments. Contribute to the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Develop, coordinate, implement and maintain financial operational internal control processes, procedures, and guidance that aligns to district polices, statutory, regulatory, and accounting standards and requirements. Develop and maintain the financial services training program and deliver training to all new business managers and district leadership on policies, procedures and guidelines regarding financial activities and systems. Provide refresher
training regularly. Disseminate changes and update all relevant district documentation as necessary.
Maintain and report on district capital assets ensuring compliance with Board policy. Coordinates cycle and/or annual inventory counts, including scheduling and generating count data, internal monitoring, and reconciliations for warehouse, nutrition services, transportation and capital assets. Serve as technical resource support for inventory and asset management systems. Assist in coordinating the year-end close process, including scheduling the year-end processes for the district to include Accounting, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Warehouse.
Maintain accounting system databases, tables, and programs. Perform system development tests for Enterprise resource planner (ERP) system patches and upgrades. Coordinate workflow and access to financial applications for new and existing district users. Act as subject matter expert and department liaison with the information technology department. Provide training and technical support for external systems (payments, student portals, and banking). Develop, implement and maintain desk procedures for navigating all financial applications. Provide ongoing training and guidance to Finance Department, District, and school support staff on processing financial transactions.
Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of accounting, finance, or related business field required. An Associate’s Degree in the field of accounting, finance, or related business field and three (3) additional years of experience may be substituted for this requirement.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting: working for a governmental entity, public accounting firm, or
similar entity in an accounting/financial capacity.
• School District experience preferred.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
• Criminal background check required for hire.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.
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 ourAdministrative Compensation Program (https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1644330247/adams12org/byozfuoccsaiwtartzju/2021-10AdminCompProgram.pdf) or review ourAdministrative Salary Schedule (https://www.adams12.org/our-district/careers/lead) .
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 ourBenefits Overview. (https://www.adams12.org/our-district/human-resources/benefits-overview)
THIS POSTING IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
Rev 7/23
Position Type:
Finance/Payroll/Purchasing/Warehouse/ Accountant
Date Posted:
11/12/2024
Location:
Educational Support Center
Closing Date:
12/04/2024
FULL SALARY RANGE: Level 8 (minimum: $61,087- mid-point: $75,416- maximum: $89,745)
The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range.
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FTE: 1.0
JOB CODE: 3052
POSITION TYPE: New
LOCATION: THORNTON, CO.
SUMMARY: Perform functions consisting of monitoring, reconciliation and analyzing financial information; prepare financial statements; develop, recommend and implement accounting procedures. Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents for compliance. Provide training and instruction to end users regarding accounting and financial system procedure. Research and interpret accounting policy and regulations. Comply with federal, state, district policies.
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. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.
Job Tasks Descriptions
Monitors, reconciles and investigates general ledger (GL) accounts, subsystems (e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable, warehouse and capital assets), and processes financial transactions and allocations. Verify accuracy of account coding and consistency with State of Colorado Chart of Accounts. Research, recommend, monitor and evaluate issues related to compliance of federal, state, local regulations, policies, and contract provisions, as appropriate. Generate routine and ad hoc analysis to ensure the accuracy of financial data and consistency with approved budgets. Provide timely feedback to schools, departments, Directors, and District leadership to identify and resolve issues and discrepancies, as appropriate.
Performs key tasks related to District fund (general, special revenue, building, capital projects, debt service, etc.) accounting; includes journal entry preparation and performing monthly and year-end close processes. Perform necessary internal monitoring over various processes.
Prepare and review monthly and quarterly Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)-based financial statements under the modified accrual basis of accounting. Generate necessary reporting to the Colorado Department of Education and other internal and external stakeholders. Participate in the external audit process, including audit work papers, reporting schedules and adjustments. Contribute to the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Develop, coordinate, implement and maintain financial operational internal control processes, procedures, and guidance that aligns to district polices, statutory, regulatory, and accounting standards and requirements. Develop and maintain the financial services training program and deliver training to all new business managers and district leadership on policies, procedures and guidelines regarding financial activities and systems. Provide refresher
training regularly. Disseminate changes and update all relevant district documentation as necessary.
Maintain and report on district capital assets ensuring compliance with Board policy. Coordinates cycle and/or annual inventory counts, including scheduling and generating count data, internal monitoring, and reconciliations for warehouse, nutrition services, transportation and capital assets. Serve as technical resource support for inventory and asset management systems. Assist in coordinating the year-end close process, including scheduling the year-end processes for the district to include Accounting, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Warehouse.
Maintain accounting system databases, tables, and programs. Perform system development tests for Enterprise resource planner (ERP) system patches and upgrades. Coordinate workflow and access to financial applications for new and existing district users. Act as subject matter expert and department liaison with the information technology department. Provide training and technical support for external systems (payments, student portals, and banking). Develop, implement and maintain desk procedures for navigating all financial applications. Provide ongoing training and guidance to Finance Department, District, and school support staff on processing financial transactions.
Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of accounting, finance, or related business field required. An Associate’s Degree in the field of accounting, finance, or related business field and three (3) additional years of experience may be substituted for this requirement.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting: working for a governmental entity, public accounting firm, or
similar entity in an accounting/financial capacity.
• School District experience preferred.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
• Criminal background check required for hire.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.
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 ourAdministrative Compensation Program (https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1644330247/adams12org/byozfuoccsaiwtartzju/2021-10AdminCompProgram.pdf) or review ourAdministrative Salary Schedule (https://www.adams12.org/our-district/careers/lead) .
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 ourBenefits Overview. (https://www.adams12.org/our-district/human-resources/benefits-overview)
THIS POSTING IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
Rev 7/23