Interested qualified applicants must apply online at: www.ridgefieldsd.org
8 hrs/day, (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, includes 1 hr unpaid lunch), 40 hrs/week, 260 days per year (includes 13 holidays)
Estimated start date: Immediate
Advanced computer and technological skills, including word-processing, database, and spreadsheet software required. Proficient accounting skills to include knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures required. Applicant must have strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, as well as current satisfactory evalautions. Performance assessed by District pre-employment skills inventory.
JOB GOAL: Performs complex fiscal-related duties as a member of the Administrative Support Team focusing on support of District food service, accounting and budgeting. Work involves assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Business Services Department, including budget management, reconciling revenues and expense transactions to the County Treasurer reports, reviewing ASB operations, and preparing complex journal entries. The Accounting Specialist is also responsible for providing financial support to building and department secretaries, and performing audits for the Business Services Department.
DUTIES: May include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in the development of policies and procedures to support the Business Services department.
- Assist in the review of financial records to verify compliance with District policies and procedures.
- Keeping current on applicable District accounting policies and procedures, State regulations and technology governing general accounting, specifically in General, Associated Student Body (ASB), Capital and Trust funds.
- Assist in the review of Associated Student Body (ASB) program activities by advising staff of district policy and accounting requirements. Act as a resource person for District staff in the proper use of Associated Student Body (ASB) funds and account codes.
- Develop and provide training and technical assistance to District and building level staff in processing accounting functions for all funds.
- Perform complex financial analysis of budgetary and general ledger accounts.
- Make general ledger adjustments to expenditure account codes, and enter other fiscal transactions as required.
- Assist in the audit of accounting records, including cash receipts, ticket sales, fund raising, Trust Fund, accounts payable vouchers, and revolving account reimbursement documentation.
- Perform complex reconciliations of subsidiary fiscal systems and ledgers to the general ledger system, County Treasurer activity, and other third-party records.
- Process and record NSF payments and perform adjustments as appropriate.
- Act as the administrator for the District’s procurement card program, including review of monthly card holder statements and supporting documentation for compliance with District policies and procedures.
- Perform monthly reconciliations between the District’s bank statements and financial records, and assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Assist in the fiscal year end closing, including expenditure and revenue accruals, journal entries, revenue carry-overs, balance sheet account reconciliations, and preparation of annual financial statements, notes and schedules.
- Assist the Executive Director of Business Services in the preparation of the District budget, including grant/program budgets, and the S-275 state reporting as required.
- Review vendor contracts for appropriate terms and conditions, review vendor W-9’s and input new vendors into the District’s financial system.
- Cooperate with the auditors and provide information as requested.
- Maintains a cooperative relationship and open communication with those holding similar positions in other districts in the region and state.
- Support office staff as needed in answering and directing incoming phone calls and visitors to the District Office, making referrals as necessary, receiving and distributing US, intra-district and ESD Courier mail.
- Notify appropriate authority immediately in the event of any incident occurring on school premises.
- Perform such other accounting and fiscal duties consistent with professional competence as may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate and carry out applicable state and federal laws, District policies and procedures.
- Possess comprehensive knowledge of accounting rules, regulations and procedures, including but not limited to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Accounting Manual for Public Schools.
- Recent knowledge or experience with the Skyward Financial Management System, or similar integrated accounting systems.
- Direct experience with governmental fund accounting (modified accrual basis of accounting) and federal and state grants.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn the process of developing ad hoc reports from the accounting system, and ability to interpret accounting information from financial reports.
- Possess competent record keeping skills.
- Possess computer skills/experience including word processing, spreadsheet, database, google office applications, or similar technology applications.
- Proficient in composing and preparing letters and reports inclusive of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Possess competent organizational and effective communication skills.
- Ability to problem solve and work with others as part of a team.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff and the general public.
- Ability to work independently and flexibly having minimum supervision in a very close office setting.
- Ability to work within the constraints of constant interruption, meet deadlines, perform under pressure and multi-task.
- Ability to operate technological equipment and other office machines/equipment as required.
- Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to lift and carry weights up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Ability to attend pertinent workshops pertaining to position and update skills as required.
- Consistent, reliable attendance according to established work schedule is required.
EDUCATION: Preferred educational requirement is a WASBO Certified School Business Specialist. Minimum educational requirement is a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Successful completion of WASBO School Accounting 1, Accounting 2 & Accounting 3 within 2 years of hire is required.
EXPERIENCE: Three years of applicable accounting experience required (educational office environment strongly preferred). At District discretion, applicable college-level coursework and/or other related training may replace required work experience.
EVALUATION: Executive Director of Business Services
APPLY AT: www.ridgefieldsd.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $32.80 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person