Education Finance & Budget Analyst

Adams 12 Five Star Schools; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

403(b) retirement plan

457(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is seeking an Accounting and Budget Analyst to monitor, analyze, reconcile, and report financial data while assisting in developing and overseeing the district's budget. The role ensures financial accuracy and supports decision-making with insights.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and a minimum of three years of accounting or budgeting experience, with public sector and school district experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis; public sector experience preferred.
• School District experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, reconcile, and maintain general ledger accounts and budget allocations to ensure accuracy and policy compliance.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Support the district's annual budget preparation, conducting variance analyses and expenditure projections.
• Conduct financial forecasting and analysis to support strategic planning.
• Assist in audits and compliance reporting.
• Monitor special revenue funds including grants, food service, student activities, and other restricted funds to ensure expenditures comply with federal, state, and local grant and use requirements.
• Track district revenue sources, prepare cash flow projections, and support investment strategies.
• Provide financial training to schools, departments, and leadership on accounting and budgeting policies.
• Maintain financial data systems, test system updates, and enhance reporting tools.
• Maintain records of district capital assets and conduct inventory counts.
• Manage internal financial controls.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis

Public sector experience preferred

Job description

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is seeking an Accounting and Budget Analyst to monitor, analyze, reconcile, and report financial data while assisting in developing and overseeing the district's budget. The role ensures financial accuracy and supports decision-making with insights.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and a minimum of three years of accounting or budgeting experience, with public sector and school district experience preferred.