Accountant, PK - 12 Operations

Accountant, PK-12 Operations

The Accountant, PK-12 Operations supports the district's mission to inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams, contribute to their community, and engage in a lifetime of learning by providing accounting support and guidance to the Division of Leadership, Teaching, and Learning (DLTL). The position organizes and coordinates financial management activities, researches and analyzes financial data, prepares reports, and performs technical accounting tasks to ensure accurate financial information is available for decision-making.

Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental job duties:

• Monitor and analyze budget process and fiscal management activities.
• Assist with developing and monitoring budget.
• Document financial transactions by entering account information.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; and preparing reports.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending procedures.
• Preparation of financial analysis through research and data analysis.
• Provide Assistant Superintendents, DLTL Directors, Operations Coordinators, Principals, and site budget managers accurate information outlining the financial standing of respective departments.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Responsible for the proper coding for state and federal revenue.
• Verify compliance with Uniform Financial Accounting Reporting Standards (UFARS) changes.
• Review revenue and expenditure account codes monthly to ensure compliance.
• Code state and federal revenue and expenditure account codes according to established guidelines.
• Support position control data management and resource allocation processes.
• Assist DLTL leaders with technical accounting tasks.
• Coordinate grant applications and budget submissions to Minnesota Department Education (MDE).
• Verify accuracy of accounting period transactions on a monthly basis.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Provides support and training on DLTL fiscal management functions and business processes.
• Completing other duties as assigned.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Qualifications:

College graduate with major in accounting, business administration or related field

Required Work Experience: Three years of proven success in accounting or business related field with an emphasis in financial analysis and reporting.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Extensive skills in accounting and related fields. Ability to maintain general accounting functions. Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems. Working knowledge of governmental accounting preferred. Knowledge of education finance and regulations preferred.

Salary: Pay Grade 113, $86,439 to $107,508 annually

Work schedule: Contract length 260/261 days

Bargaining unit: Salaried Professionals

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits and more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.

Veteran's Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Process Upon Conditional Offer: Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.