ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR (#579)

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR

• Knowledge of regional school finance, reporting, budgeting, borrowing and investments
• Must possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to work with numerous departments and agencies within District, Government agencies, and/or other entities
• Competency with Business Technology applications as well as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be able to work independently
• Previous background in working with an integrated Accounting Software System such as Infinite Visions

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Manages all account receivables for the District.Acts as general accountant and preserves all accounts, vouchers and contracts relating to the school
• Directs all financial accounting
• Sets up and controls encumbrance accounting system
• Provides accounting services essential to the preparation, administration, control of the budget
• Provides monthly cash flow analysis
• Supports Accounts Payable processes and procedures
• Monitors and maintains separate accounts for the revolving and grant funds
• Verifies all school accounts monthly, Including but not limited to Student Activity accounts, Athletics Preschool and Food Services accounts
• Verifies deposits of all revenues collected ; Monthly Cash Reconciliation
• Assists the Assistant Superintendent with the completion of the End of Year report to the Dept. of Education
• Provides necessary training and support to other staff
• Reviews and prepares bid documents in compliance with MA procurement laws
• Prepares reports and cooperates with the auditors, providing information and reports as requested
• Evaluates business services and recommends improvements as necessary
• Completes reports when necessary and maintains records for all district liability insurance accounts
• Maintains district compliance with all applicable federal, state and municipal laws
• Reviews and prepares bid documents in compliance with MA prcurement laws
• Provides support to annual budgeting process
• Must work in conjunction with the District's Treasurer
• Performs other duties as needed and directed by the Superintendent and Director of Finance and Operations

 REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree or previous experience in accounting field
• Must be self-directed and able to multi-task priorties
• Knowledge of fund accounting and background in spreadsheet analysis
• Previous Job experience
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be a team player and possess the ability to work well with others
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and Director of Finance may find appropriate and acceptable

 Anticipated start date:  July 1, 2022

Please submit letter of interest, resume, and three current letters of reference.  Position remains open until filled.