Accountant

Position Type: Business/Accountant Date Posted: 11/13/2024 Location: District Service Center Job Title: Accountant Reports To: Business Administrator Salary: Starting Salary $57,600 Effective Date: Immediately SUMMARY : The Public School District Accountant is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the school district in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), state and federal regulations, and district policies. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting of financial information. The position involves analyzing, and reporting financial information and providing accounting support within the Business Office. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Other duties may be assigned. Maintains Chart of Accounts in Financial System Maintains Security Access of Users in Financial System Prepares monthly bank reconciliations Prepares and files Plancon Reimbursements with PDE Prepares and enters Journal Entries Compiles, analyzes and creates monthly reports for Department & District Budgets Compiles, analyzes and creates monthly reports for Capital Projects Compiles, analyzes and creates monthly reports for Grants Department to ensure proper accounting in Financial System Compiles, analyzes and creates reports in order to manage and prepare for Annual Local Audit Assists in compiling, analyzing and reporting data in order to prepare Annual Financial Report Assists in compiling, analyzing and reporting data in preparation of Annual District Budget process Assists in preparation of external reports to federal, state and regional governmental entities Assists in preparation of ad hoc reports as needed Performs any other duties as assigned by the Business Administrator to ensure the efficient operation of the Business Office. Attends finance and budget workshop meetings when required SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : 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. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Two years' experience in the areas of accounting and reporting, preferred but not required. Public School Business Office or Knowledge of PA school Finance and Accounting Procedures a plus. Unofficial transcripts required for consideration. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : CPA and/or Status as a Pennsylvania Registered School Business Administrator through PASBO. (Preferred but not required) LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY : Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES : Proficiency with computer applications required, specifically excel. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written communications. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Some travel abilities are required. WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is usually very quiet. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.