District Accountant and Asst Treasurer

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The District Account role is to perform professional accounting duties in the District and maintain the District's financial records and reports. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or similar, preferred; Three or more years of accounting experience, school experience preferred; Successful screening by means of Criminal Offenders Record Investigation (CORI) and Statewide Applicant Fingerprint Identification (SAFIS) review Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of fund accounting, accounting procedures and internal controls; Excellent organizational and analytical skills; Excellent fiscal management skills; Expertise in Word, Excel preferred; Knowledge of Infinite Visions financial software,or similar platform, strongly preferred; Strong customer service skills; Strong interpersonal skills. SUPERVISION: Supervision Received: Work is performed under the direction of the Business Manager Supervision Performed: With the Business Manager, assists in supervision of the Accounts Payable Clerk. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Accounting Services Maintains general, revenue, and appropriation ledgers on an encumbrance basis. Supervises and assists with accounts payable processes and procedures, print AP checks; Serves as an accountant for all funds, including appropriated budget and all federal, state and special projects. Provides accounting services essential to the preparation, administration, supervision and control of the budget. Process all staff course and conference requests. Financial Reports and Applications Prepare monthly reports for internal reporting as requested by the Business Manager. Prepare year end analysis as required for the completion of the annual independent audit. Coordinate audit. Completes final grant reports for state and federal funds. Reviews biweekly payroll Prepares 1099 reporting Special Revenue Funds Develops accounting procedures for all grant and revolving funds. Fund grant and student activity budgets Submits monthly grant drawdown requests Prepares monthly reports for all grant and special revenue funds. Maintains gift records for the District. Invoices and collects Building Use Fees Assistant Treasurer Duties Maintain a uniform system of forms and procedures for all collection, deposit, and disbursement activities Reconcile cash accounts monthly. Annually prepare bank account and debt record information for reporting to the MA Department of Revenue and the District auditing firm. Process for deposit, funds submitted to the treasurer by departments. Compile Food Service sales data; Monitor the chart of accounts to track revenue and expense for the recording, tracking and reporting of capital projects. Serve as back up in Treasurer absences for funding and other needs Other duties as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative to 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. This work is performed indoors in an office environment; the noise level is moderate to low. Speech and hearing required to give and receive instructions and information. The work requires occasional travel to local bank. Employee has frequent contact with district employees, vendors, contractors, and other visitors. Occasional contact with the general public and school committee members. Contacts are in person, telephone, and email and involve an information exchange dialogue. Employee has access to all department-related confidential information including bid documents and departmental financial information. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Month Employment, 260 Work Day Calendar, Non-Affiliated Personnel EVALUATION: Annual Evaluation conducted by the Business Manager WAGES AND BENEFITS: Annual Salary will start at $72,000, commensurate with experience. Sick and personal leave provisions granted, travel reimbursement offered. Insurance: Choice from a variety of plans offered by the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group (70% contribution toward health insurance plan paid by Monomoy Regional Schools); optional life, vision, and/or dental insurance is offered to school district employees.