District Accountant

Hudson School District SAU 81; New London (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with competitive cost

Dental and life insurance at no cost

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

AFLAC plans

NH retirement system

Sick time

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

The Hudson School District in New Hampshire is seeking an Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and support district-wide accounting functions under the Director of Finance. The Accountant handles general ledger accounting, reconciliations, cash receipts, accounts receivable, grant accounting, financial reporting, and month-end/year-end closing, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 3 years accounting experience preferred.
• GAAP knowledge, municipal or school district accounting preferred.
• Ability to prepare reconciliations, journal entries, financial reports, variance analyses.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate financial calculations.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, accounting software and related technology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and complete financial records for the district.
• Perform general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• Process cash receipts and accounts receivable; manage grant accounting.
• Prepare financial reports and perform month-end and year-end closing.
• Support audit processes and ensure compliance with district, state, federal, grant, and accounting requirements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Hudson is a big town with a small-town feel. Our comprehensive K-12 public school district is the heart of the community. Our schools are built on relationships - with each other, with students and with the community.

The Hudson School District is seeking an Accountant. The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete financial records for the Hudson School District. Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Accountant performs general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, cash receipts, accounts receivable, grant accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing, and audit support. The Accountant ensures transactions are properly recorded, supporting documentation is maintained, and financial activities comply with applicable District, state, federal, grant, and accounting requirements.

Qualifications include

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, with three years of accounting or auditing experience preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education.

Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), preferably including municipal or school district accounting.

Ability to prepare reconciliations, journal entries, financial reports, variance analyses, and supporting schedules.

Strong attention to detail and ability to perform accurate financial and statistical calculations.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, financial/accounting software, and related technology.

Compensation:Salary range of $65,000-$70,000 per year based upon experience.

Benefits include

• Health insurance with a competitive cost share


• Dental and life insurance at no cost to the employee,


• Vision insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)


• AFLAC plans


• Participation in NH retirement system


• Sick time


• Vacation time


• A tuition reimbursement program

Selection Procedure: EEO- Equal Opportunity Employer