Community Education Finance & Budget Lead

Hopkins-Public-Schools; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopkins Public Schools in Hopkins, MN seeks an Accountant to support the Community Education budget development, financial planning, reporting, and ledger activities. The role collaborates with the district Controller and department leaders to maintain accurate financial records and timely reporting.

You will coordinate accounts payable/receivable, prepare journal entries, assist with annual reporting and audits, and ensure transactions align with district codes and GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or closely related subject required; CPA license preferred.
• Minimum of two years of professional accounting and budget management experience; experience with Community Education, public-sector, or school district accounting preferred.
• Ability to manage Community Education financial operations with cross-functional coverage across payroll and accounts payable.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in technology and financial software, with emphasis on Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead Community Education budget development and adjustment processes.
• Coordinate financial planning, monitoring, and reporting with department staff.
• Prepare and present budget-versus-actual reports to support district decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal/state requirements.
• Assist with year-end closing, audits and cross-functional financial support.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Payroll

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

General ledger software

Job description

Hopkins Public Schools in Hopkins, MN seeks an Accountant to support the Community Education budget development, financial planning, reporting, and ledger activities. The role collaborates with the district Controller and department leaders to maintain accurate financial records and timely reporting.

You will coordinate accounts payable/receivable, prepare journal entries, assist with annual reporting and audits, and ensure transactions align with district codes and GAAP.