Senior Accountant

Robbinsdale Area Schools

Posted on : 27-04-2025

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Job Location

New Hope, PA - USA

Yearly Salary

$ 78530 - 100971

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Posted on : 27-04-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
Program Assistants/Accountant

Date Posted:
4/25/2025

Location:
Education Service Center

POSITION AVAILABLE

Senior Accountant
8 hours per day 52 weeks per year
$78530 to $100971 per year plus benefits based on Level 11 of the 202425 Program Assistant Terms and Conditions of Employment
Reports to Assistant Finance Director

Primary Function
Assists in the overall management and oversight of the financial department performs fiscal analysis and reporting of financial data and coordination of fiscal operations to meet the districts objectives and ensure compliance with state statutes and federal regulations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accurately record and maintain accounting transactions of the District 70
- Assists in the development of the Student Support Services budget.
- Monitors analyzes and reports the Student Support Services budget ensuring accurate recording of all revenue and expenditure transactions.
- Monitors analyzes and reports on financial information for district grants.
- Ensure accurate reporting recording and transferring of data to the financial system.
- Maintain all district bank accounts in a current and accurately reconciled condition.
- Maintain the district chart of accounts so that UFARS and GAAP are met.
- Assist Assistant Finance Director in all aspects of yearend accounting process and audit.
- Ensure accurate recording of all revenue and expenditure transactions of the district.
- Assist in development and monitoring of the districts revenue and expenditure budget.
- Purchasing review implementation and oversight.
- Reviews all existing District financial processes and procedures and recommends changes to maximize use of technology improve efficiencies and implement proper internal controls.
- Documents all Finance Department procedures in writing.
- Reconciles all district bank and investment accounts. Recommends opportunities to consolidate banking and investment accounts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Serve as a resource to district support staff and administrators 20
- Provide technical assistance and advice in the use of the financial system and other governmental reporting forms.
- Provide assistance in completion of required state/federal reports.
- Respond to questions from district staff relating to financial transactions reports or accounting functions.
- Prepares and distributes treasurers reports and bills payable reports to the school board.
- Coordinate quarterly bookkeeper meetings.
Special Projects 10
- Assist the Chief Financial Officer or the Assistant Finance Director as requested.
- Performs other jobrelated duties as requested or assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Functions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff at all levels.
Strong Interpersonal skills
Ability to elicit cooperation and collaboration with staff throughout the district.
The ability to work in a fastpaced environment with continually changing deadlines and requests from a wide variety of sources.
Comprehensive knowledge of programs and understanding of expected outcomes.
High tolerance for stress and an ability to handle multiple and changing priorities with demonstrated attention to detail and deadlines.
Excellent time management planning organizing and oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of and experience in use of Fund Accounting.
Knowledge of UFARS.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and guidelines and the ability to apply those regulations and guidelines to ensure the district remains in compliance in an environment of continual change.
Knowledge of general accounting principles and mathematical concepts.
Ability to sequence tasks.
Demonstrated accuracy.
Highly developed technology skills.
Knowledge/ability to work in a team situation.
Ability to interpret data.
Ability to understand and communicate regulations.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Accounting or related field
Minimum of 5 years accounting experience
Experience with Skyward Finance and HR software
Experience in Minnesota school finance preferred

Competencies and Values

A clear and demonstrated commitment to the District mission.
Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Districts mission.
Advancing the Districts mission through careful attention to the key issues of Learning Environment and Resources.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply online at Equal Opportunity Employer

Anh Tran
Human Resources Program Director
4148 Winnetka Avenue N.
New Hope MN 55427

POSTING OPEN UNTIL FEBRUARY 28 2024
Equal Opportunity Employer

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply even if you dont believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand communicate with and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex race religion color creed national origin marital status age sexual preference disability or status with regard to public assistance.

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