Finance Accountant

Moffat County School District; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

paid time off

health insurance

Job summary

Moffat County School District is seeking a Finance Accountant to support financial operations and ensure accurate reporting. The role includes payroll and accounts payable processes, compliance monitoring, and maintaining fiscal integrity.

Qualified candidates will possess a degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 5 years of progressive accounting experience. Benefits include PERA retirement and health insurance for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Ability to read and analyze general business periodicals or governmental regulations.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, discounts, and interests.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced accounting functions in support of the District’s financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB standards, and reporting requirements.
• Assist in payroll processing and support Accounts Payable functions.

Skills

Strong understanding of governmental and fund accounting

Proficiency in financial software systems

Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

Ability to analyze financial data

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

• Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/ Business Office Clerk
• Date Posted: 5/21/2026
• Location: Administration Building
• Date Available: ASAP

Job Title: Finance Accountant

Department: Business Office

Reports To: Executive Director of Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing advanced accounting functions in support of Moffat County School District RE-1’s financial operations. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with governmental accounting standards, and effective support of payroll and accounts payable processes. The position works closely with the Executive Director of Finance and plays a key role in maintaining fiscal integrity across the District.

Salary

Salary: $50,000 - $80,000. Actual placement on the salary schedule is based on experience and education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, analysis, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts and financial statements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB standards, and Colorado Department of Education reporting requirements
• Assist in payroll processing, including audits, reconciliations, and reporting
• Support Accounts Payable functions, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing
• Monitor and maintain internal controls over financial transactions
• Assist with annual audit preparation and coordination with external auditors
• Support budget development, monitoring, and forecasting activities
• Assist in the preparation of required federal, state, and local financial reports
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to leadership
• Maintain documentation and ensure audit readiness at all times
• Provide guidance and support to accounting, payroll, and AP staff

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of governmental and fund accounting
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience (Required)
• Proficiency in financial software systems and Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based environment
• Occasional extended hours during audit, payroll dates or budget cycles
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods; occasional lifting of office materials up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

PERA retirement, paid time off, and other optional benefit elections. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week as defined by their position are also eligible for the district’s health insurance.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read and analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to run; stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs. The employee must occasionally push items of 100lbs. or more, such as pushing children in a wheelchair. While performing the duties of the job the employee occasionally may visit a child's home. Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for student safety, work output and wellbeing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In compliance with Title VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Moffat County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. English speaking ability will not be a barrier to participation and admission to District programs. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees or need for special education services. The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the District. Compliance Officer for Title IX – Megan Caughey, 600 Texas Ave, Craig, CO 81625, 970-826-6410, [e-mail].