Accountant - District Office

Young World Physical Education; Topsham (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Flexible spending account (FSA)

403(b) & 457(b) plans

Professional development reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an experienced Accountant for the District Office in Topsham, Maine. This full-time position offers a salary between $75,000 and $85,000. Responsibilities include managing the general ledger, providing financial data, and supporting audits.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, experience with public school fund accounting, and strong computer and interpersonal skills. Benefits include medical coverage, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with municipal or public school fund accounting preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience with computerized accounting systems.
• Prior experience with internal and external audits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make journal transaction entries and budget revisions into the general ledger.
• Reconcile monthly general ledger accounts and review bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit federal and state grant reimbursement invoices.

Skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business management

Tools

Excel

Tyler Technologies Infinite Visions software

Job description

MSAD 75 is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our District Office Team. The position will provide daily accounting functions necessary to maintain a general ledger in accordance with GAAP and audit recommendations, manage district cash flow, and provide accounting and financial data to support various district processes.

Position: 260 Days Full-Year/Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 (DOE)

Reports to: Business Manager

Responsibilities

• Make journal transaction entries and budget revisions into the general ledger with clear audit trails.
• Enter budgets and budget revisions into the accounting system.
• Reconcile monthly general ledger accounts, review general fund bank reconciliations, and reconcile various other checking accounts. Review and approve reconciliations of school student activity funds prepared by school office employees.
• Support the annual audit, including preparing summaries, schedules, researching questions, entering audit adjustments, and rolling over year‑end balances.
• Maintain fixed assets database.
• Conduct bank transactions, including funds transfers, as authorized by the Business Manager.
• Prepare periodic external reports including financial reports and federal cash requirement reports for federal grants and other reports as assigned.
• Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly federal and state grant reimbursement invoices (e.g., Title I, IDEA) through Maine DOE portals, ensuring all expenditures align with approved budgets and federal Uniform Guidance.
• Prepare and upload the district’s data submissions for the Maine Educational Data Management System (MEDMS) Financial Module.
• Manage the computerized accounting system, coordinating all system changes and upgrades with the District’s Information Systems staff.
• Serve as back‑up to accomplish the district’s biweekly payroll function in the absence of the payroll specialist.
• Provide data to Human Resources to support the preparation of annual stipend contracts and annual teacher contracts.
• Provide data to the Business Manager to support the annual budget development process.
• Act as a resource for Infinite Visions software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business management.
• Experience with municipal or public school fund accounting preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience with computerized accounting systems.
• Strong computer literacy, including spreadsheet/database programs; advanced Excel experience preferred; working knowledge of Tyler Technologies Infinite Visions accounting software preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to develop rapport with employees across the district.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Prior experience with internal and external audits preferred.
• Valid State of Maine Department of Education background check (CHRC) authorization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: MSAD 75 offers a Flexible Benefits Plan, including medical and dental coverage, flexible spending account (FSA), 403(b) & 457(b) plans, MainePERS, employee assistance program (EAP), professional development reimbursement, paid time off and more!

Equal Opportunity Employment

MSAD 75 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, ancestry, or disability in its employment or in the administration of its educational policies and programs.