Accountant

Hudson School District; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and life insurance at no cost

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

AFLAC plans

NH retirement system

Sick time

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hudson School District is seeking an Accountant to maintain accurate and complete financial records. Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Accountant performs general ledger accounting, reconciliations, cash receipts, accounts receivable, grant accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing, and audit support.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and at least three years of accounting/auditing experience, with GAAP knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, with three years of accounting or auditing experience preferred.
• GAAP knowledge, preferably including municipal or school district accounting.
• Ability to prepare reconciliations, journal entries, financial reports, variance analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform accurate financial and statistical calculations.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, financial/accounting software, and related technology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounting and month-end/year-end closing.
• Perform reconciliations, cash receipts, and accounts receivable.
• Handle grant accounting and financial reporting.
• Provide audit support and ensure compliance with district, state, federal and grant requirements.
• Maintain proper supporting documentation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Journal entries

Variance analyses

Strong communication

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

School district accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Three years accounting or auditing experience

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Hudson is a big town with a small-town feel. Our comprehensive K-12 public school district is the heart of the community. Our schools are built on relationships - with each other, with students and with the community.

The Hudson School District is seeking an Accountant. The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete financial records for the Hudson School District. Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Accountant performs general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, cash receipts, accounts receivable, grant accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing, and audit support. The Accountant ensures transactions are properly recorded, supporting documentation is maintained, and financial activities comply with applicable District, state, federal, grant, and accounting requirements.

Qualifications include

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, with three years of accounting or auditing experience preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), preferably including municipal or school district accounting.
• Ability to prepare reconciliations, journal entries, financial reports, variance analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform accurate financial and statistical calculations.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, financial/accounting software, and related technology.

Compensation

Salary range of $65,000-$70,000 per year based upon experience.

Benefits include

• Health insurance with a competitive cost share
• Dental and life insurance at no cost to the employee,
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AFLAC plans
• Participation in NH retirement system
• Sick time
• Vacation time
• A tuition reimbursement program

Selection Procedure

EEO- Equal Opportunity Employer.