Accounting Coordinator

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

PSERS retirement system participation

Paid time off

Job summary

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is seeking an Accounting Coordinator in the Office of Business Services to provide accounting support services and lead organizational development initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration with administrators and staff across MCIU districts, data gathering, reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's in a related field (Master's preferred), have strong MS Office skills, and demonstrated supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of project/contract administration, management, and reporting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with administrative, professional, and non-professional staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and execute multiple complicated and continuing projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators and staff.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in organizational development, identifying opportunities for MCIU and component school districts.
• Serves as a coordinator of organizational initiatives to provide strategic leadership, technical assistance, program-related services and support, and communication to MCIU administrators and partners.
• Effectively implements organizational development activities across the organization, including but not limited to, identifying opportunities, developing proposals and initiatives, gathering relevant data, and preparing reports in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with administrators and program staff to ensure activities are aligned with goals and policies.
• Stays informed of resources and developments to apply across work areas.
• Oversees funding, partnership, and program opportunities from various sources and communicates opportunities with administrators.
• Collects and organizes data to support planning and program goals; delivers to administrators timely.
• Maintains records for all assigned activities including minutes, notes, summaries, and budgets.
• Prepares presentations, reports, and correspondence on project status and compliance.
• Develops internal and external relationships to enhance programs for MCIU districts.
• Manages funds to ensure compliance with regulations and budgets.

Skills

Project/contract administration

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Project management

Relationship building

Background checks clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Accounting Coordinator within the Office of Business Services for the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. The Accounting Coordinator provides accounting support services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of project/contract administration, management, and reporting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively and cooperatively with administrative, professional, and non-professional staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and execute multiple complicated and continuing projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators and staff.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in organizational development, conducting appropriate activities to identify opportunities for MCIU and component school districts
• Serves as a coordinator of organizational initiatives to provide strategic leadership, technical assistance, program-related services and support, and communication to MCIU administrators and partners.
• Effectively implements organizational development activities across the organization, including but not limited to, identifying opportunities, developing proposals and initiatives, gathering relevant data, and preparing reports in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with administrators and program staff to ensure that activities are tightly aligned with the goals and objectives and are in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Stays abreast of current resources, best practices, and developments at the local, state, and national levels to incorporate in all aspects of work.
• Oversees the research and identification of funding, partnership, and program opportunities from local, state, regional, and national sources, and communicates opportunities with appropriate administrators.
• Proactively and efficiently collects and organizes data to support organizational initiatives, planning efforts, and program goals; delivers to administrators in a timely manner.
• Ensures that the terms and conditions of agreements are met and properly documented by maintaining a relevant database, managing files, directing contract/agreement review and signature processes, tracking timelines, deliverables, and budgets, and monitoring compliance with organizational requirements.
• Maintains comprehensive and accurate records (e.g. meeting minutes, activity notes, summaries, reports, travel records, and budget) for all assigned activities.
• Prepares a variety of presentations, reports, and correspondence regarding project status, compliance activities and/or issues.
• Proactively initiates, develops, and maintains internal and external relationships and partnerships that enhance programs and services to MCIU districts and the MCIU organization.
• Administers funds to ensure compliance with regulations, budget processes, and organizational requirements.

Location

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is located in Norristown, PA.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7 hours/day, 12 months (260-261 days/year)

Salary

$60,565/year - $71,253/year (SA2)

About Us

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees' Retirement System).
• Paid time off benefits.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.