Accountant

Park County School District #1; Powell (WY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Park County School District #1 is seeking an Accountant – Payroll/Accounts Payable/Federal Grant Monitoring to oversee district finances, payroll processing, and grant compliance in Powell, Wyoming. The role emphasizes strong internal controls and accurate fund management.

Responsibilities include managing district-wide transactions, preparing reports for audits, and collaborating with administrative staff to ensure proper use of funds and adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration with an accounting emphasis preferred but not required
• Knowledge of governmental fund accounting either through education or experience preferred
• GAAP knowledge preferred; proficient in accounting procedures to keep records accurately and efficiently
• Proficiency with computers, accounting/payroll software, and Microsoft Office required
• Public contact experience preferred but not required; strong human relations skills
• Team-oriented with ability to work with diverse personalities and adapt to new situations

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Business Office staff to ensure internal controls and efficient public service
• Maintain complete and systematic records of district funds and transactions
• Manage funds, purchase orders, invoices, and fund balances
• Oversee federal grant funds, ensure reporting, reconciliation, and compliance
• Process and manage employee payroll in compliance with laws and policies
• Prepare fiscal reports as required by governance and state/federal authorities

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Public contact experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors in accounting/finance

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accountant JobID: 691

Position:

Accountant – Payroll/Accounts Payable/Federal Grant Monitoring

Duties:

• Coordinate with other Business Office employees on day-to-day operations of the Business Office; develop and employ with other Business Office employee's practices to ensure good internal controls, proper transactions, and efficient service for the public and staff
• Maintain a complete and systematic set of all financial transactions of District funds as assigned by the Coordinator of Business Services
• Maintain detailed individual records for assigned funds; including purchase orders, process invoices to pay authorized bills, order money, and keep track of the balances of assigned funds.
• Manage federal grant funds in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and grant requirements; ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and reconciliation of expenditures; prepare financial reports for grant compliance and audit purposes; and collaborate with program administrators to ensure proper use of funds.
• Process and manage employee payroll, ensuring accurate and timely compensation in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Prepare fiscal reports in coordination with other Business Office employees as required by the Board of Trustees, State Department of Education, State of Wyoming, and/or the Federal government

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration with an accounting emphasis preferred but not required
• Knowledge of governmental fund accounting either through education or experience preferred
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) preferred; proficiency in accounting procedures to keep records of assigned accounts accurately and efficiently required
• Mastery of personal computers, ability to use accounting and payroll software, and knowledge of Microsoft software required
• Experience in public contact work and/or educational setting preferred but not required; strong human relations skills
• Team-oriented; history of professional growth; demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of personalities and settings; willingness to adapt to specific or new working situations

Salary: District Support Services Wage Schedule – 2026-2027 base = $65,055/year (eligible for District benefit package)

Employment Term: Full-time – salaried position – Normally eight (8) hours per day, twelve (12) months per year

Beginning Date: ASAP after hire

Closing Date: Open until filled

Park County School District #1 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and ADA may be referred to Park County School District #1, Ginger Sleep, Civil Rights Coordinator, 307-764-6186, 160 North Evarts, Powell, Wyoming 82435, or the Office for Civil Rights, Region VIII, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Building, Suite 310, 1244 Speer Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80204-03582, [phone] or TDD 303-844-3417.

• Date Posted: 8/31/2026
• Location: District Office
• Date Available: ASAP