Accountant

St. Charles Parish Public Schools; Lone Star (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Parish Public Schools is seeking a finance professional to manage grant accounting and financial reporting for the district. You will analyze documentation, reconcile with the general ledger, and prepare complex statements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting and 3-5 years of governmental accounting experience, plus familiarity with policy compliance and auditing support. Proficiency in Google, MS Office, and LINQ ERP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• 3-5 years of governmental accounting experience required.
• Successful completion of the District-provided assessment required.
• Significant understanding of grant accounting functions.
• Knowledge of School Board policies, Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing School Board business.
• Experience with Google, MS Office and LINQ ERP recommended.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes supporting documentation from outside sources and reconciles information with the general ledger.
• Prepares and posts adjusting journal entries with references necessary to track a transaction.
• Prepares or designs complex financial, statistical, and accounting statements and reports.
• Provides guidance or technical direction to accounting, bookkeeping, or clerical personnel in the department and in the school district.
• Assists auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal processes that is required for audit.
• Prepares accurate and timely financial reports for grant funding agencies and internal stakeholders and track deadlines.
• Monitors and reviews grant reporting to ensure compliance with funding agency requirements and internal policies.
• Prepares the yearly Schedule of Expenditures of Financial Awards.

Skills

Grant accounting

Financial reporting

General ledger reconciliation

Auditing support

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Google

MS Office

LINQ ERP

Job description

Responsibilities

Work Duration: 240 Days 7.5 Hours/Day Responsibilities: Analyzes supporting documentation from outside sources and reconciles information with the general ledger Prepare and post adjusting journal entries with references necessary to track a transaction Prepares or designs complex financial, statistical, and accounting statements and reports Provides guidance or technical direction to accounting, bookkeeping, or clerical personnel in the department and in the school district Assists auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal processes that is required for audit Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for grant funding agencies and internal stakeholders and track deadlines Monitor and review grant reporting to ensure compliance with funding agency requirements and internal policies Prepare the yearly Schedule of Expenditures of Financial Awards.

Certification Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting - Required 3-5 years of governmental accounting experience - Required Successful completion of the District-provided assessment - Required Significant understanding of grant accounting functions Possesses knowledge of School Board policies, Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing School Board business Experienced in preparing and maintaining accurate records using pertinent software applications (Google, MS Office, and LINQ ERP recommended)

District Support & Commitment

• Professional growth opportunities for upward mobility and career advancement
• Support from and collaboration with the Business Manager
• Participation in on-going district, local and state training sessions in effective and ethical business and financial management
• Support in participation in local, state and national professional societies devoted to the advancement of governmental accounting

EEO Statement

It shall be the policy of the St. Charles Parish School Board that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or veteran status be denied the benefits of, or be subject to, discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, transfer, or dismissal in any educational program or activity under the jurisdiction of the Board.