Finance Accountant
Job Description
- Support Staff – Exempt/Accountant
- Date Posted:
2/9/2023 - Location:
District Wide - Date Available:
March 2023 - Closing Date:
02/17/2023
POSITION TITLE: Accountant
Exempt
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Director of Finance
Contracted Length Term: 12 months; 252-day work calendar
Salary: A competitive salary commensurate with education and experience (District Exempt $65,740 – $80,740)
Start Date: March 2023
District Summary:
Nestled within Colorado’s gorgeous Western Slope, the towns of Montrose and Olathe are surrounded by an endless variety of prospects for exploration and adventure (Black Canyon National Park, Telluride and the San Juan Mountains to the South, along with rivers, lakes and streams). MCSD is one of the largest rural school districts in Colorado, which means we are small enough to be neighborly, but still big enough to continue growing (with short commutes to school and work).
Come join the largest employer in Montrose County and work in an area where you can enjoy scenic drives, wilderness treks, a round of golf, and visits to our many local restaurants or brewpubs. Montrose and Olathe offer a little something for everyone – shopping, fishing, biking, photography, camping, snowshoeing, Telluride skiing, swimming, motor-sports – you name it! We hope you can join us at MCSD.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Provides accurate and timely recording and reporting of District financial information in compliance with GAAP, Governmental Accounting Standards, and Colorado Financial Policies and Procedures; performs internal audits of school activity funds; assists in the preparation of the annual budget and on-going monitoring; manages financial transactions and reconciliations of the Scholarship, Employee Medical and Special Revenue Funds; prepares District cash flow projections and reports; identifies system improvements; resolves problems; and performs other related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Perform a variety of financial record keeping functions related to District’s accounting and budget control operations.
- Review, monitor and audit accounting and budget records of the various District funds, including revenue, encumbrances, invoices, current liabilities, cost transfers, abatements, budget transfers and related transactions.
- Compile, verify and prepare accounts and budgets related to food service, school activity, employee medical, scholarship, capital improvement, insurance, and related funds.
- Prepare budget projections and preparation of annual budget schedules and documents.
- Assist in the formulation, revision, and implementation of computerized accounting systems.
- Prepare various monthly bank reconciliations, cash flow reports, and quarterly financial reports for the School Board.
- Arrange, post and balance financial data.
- Prepare trial balance and financial statements.
- Maintain journals, ledgers, and other accounting records.
- Operate a computer terminal inputting financial data into accounting and budget control system.
- Supervise Accounts Payable/Staff Accountant position and the Student Activity Fund.
- Create, process and post journal entries after analyzing and reconciling revenue, expenditure and balance sheet accounts.
- Perform responsible and technical accounting tasks related to the preparation and management of accounting records and reports, such as, revenue, food service, employee medical, capital improvements, scholarships, purchasing, accounts payable, and payroll.
- Manage the District Scholarship program including monitoring recipient qualifications, payments, fund reporting and reconciliation.
- Prepare schedules for the annual audit, including Fixed Asset and Depreciation schedules and other various reports and year-end financial statement reconcilliation.
- Prepare account and fund analyses with a variety of statistical and research data gathering activities.
- Assist in budgeting and manage billing of Medicaid funds.
- Prepare, record, and reconcile revenue deposits and manage accounts receivable billing to school activity accounts.
- Cross train to support other positions in the Finance Department.
- Assist with other Finance Department related assignments as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of: Principles and methods of accounting, budget planning and control, technical report preparation, and internal/external audits processes; financial record keeping methods, procedures, and techniques; Colorado school accounting legal mandates, practices, and procedures; accounting and budget control computer-based record management systems; organization, management and employee motivation strategies and techniques.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to analyze, evaluate, compile, interpret and effectively communicate accounting, payroll, and budget control policies, regulations, and guidelines; prepare clear and accurate financial statements and reports; Perform complex and technical financial record keeping functions; understand and carry out oral and written directions; Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship;
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
- Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- This type of work involves a stationary position most of the time but may involve moving for brief periods.
- Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Baccalaureate degree in accounting or related field is required, supplemented by training or coursework in budget planning and control, business administration, or closely related fields. CPA or other applicable accounting credentials preferred.
Experience: Four years of accounting experience, preferably in governmental/school district or auditing preferred. Excel – Advanced knowledge
License Requirement
Possession of a valid Colorado Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.
Condition of Employment
Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier.
