Accounting Coordinator

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Student loan forgiveness

PSERS retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit in Norristown, PA, is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to provide accounting support, oversee organizational development activities, and manage contract-related processes within the Office of Business Services.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), strong collaboration with staff, and experience in project/contract administration, reporting, and Microsoft Office software.

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.

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.

Skills

Project administration

Contract administration

Reporting

Supervision

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23

• Position Type: Business, Finance & Accounting/ Grant Services Coordinator
• Date Posted: 10/1/2026
• Closing Date: 10/16/2026

A vacancy existsfor a Accounting Coordinator within the Office of Business Servicesfor 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?

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

Equal opportunity: 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.