Staff Accountant
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Job Location:
Whitman, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 75000 - 85000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Reports to: Director of Business Services
Summary:
The Staff Accountant will assist in administration of the Districts Business Office to ensure compliance with reporting and records requirements will promote technical expertise and technological advancements in the Districts fiscal operations and will assist in developing and executing a comprehensive program of financial policies procedures and controls which constitute an integral component of the total management of fiscal concepts and practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Applies the principles methods and procedures used in modem accounting and auditing to improve District financial processes and procedures
Manages and posts cash receipts to the District General Ledger
Processes workers compensation and Unemployment claims
Reconciles Cash Accounts with District Treasurer
Prepares financial forecasts and statement or analysis reports
Working knowledge of how District tracks employee attendance records
Coordinates and performs all general billing and invoicing functions of the District including bill verification
Utilize various types of electronic and manual recording information systems used by the District Business Office
Assists independent auditors with information and documentation as required for annual audit functions.
Acts as a backup for Payroll Accounts Payable and Human Resources functions
Maintains all regulated files and correspondence related to financial information and business services
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Business Services
Qualifications
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 skills and/or abilities required.
GENERAL SKILLS
College degree with experience in accounting finance or other fiscal management subject area desirable
Demonstrates competence in managerial accounting practices involving the installation operation and keeping of a large-scale chart of accounts
Hands on experience and a thorough working knowledge of payroll accounts payable general and fixed assets accounting financial planning and administration of school or municipal finances
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Have excellent integrity and demonstrates good moral character
Computer knowledge is essential
Experience with Tyler Technology MUNIS software desirable
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read analyze and interpret documents financial statements regional and municipal regulations
Effective oral and written communication skills
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment noise or physical surroundings may be distracting. The work involves sitting standing walking and stooping. May be required to lift objects such as files boxes of papers office supplies and office equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. Duties are largely mental rather than physical but the job may occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as moving objects using office equipment including but not limited to telephones personal computers handheld technology and other office equipment. Visual demands require routinely reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes.
Employment Terms
- Work year of 12 months
- Salary benefits and hours as specified in individual contract negotiated with the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District/$75000-$85000
Evaluation
The Director of Business and Finance shall evaluate the Staff Accountantannually.
VOTED APPROVED BY SCHOOL COMMITTEE: JUNE 12 2013/Updated May 11 2021
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Pivot tables
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
About Company
Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Mission Statement Mission Statement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District is committed to providing each student with a high quality education that promot ... View more
