Finance Specialist

Mounds View Public Schools; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mounds View Public Schools is seeking a Professional Accountant to join the district finance team and perform bookkeeping, data entry and ledger maintenance. Qualified candidates will have an associate degree in accounting or related field (or relevant work experience) and strong Excel skills, with attention to detail and analytical ability.

You will reconcile P‑card statements, code invoices for payment, track budgets and support audits, collaborating with staff to meet deadlines across

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines across multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping and accounting tasks, including data entry and ledger maintenance.
• Prepare and manage financial deposits for the district.
• Reconcile district purchasing cards monthly and verify receipts and tax handling.
• Code invoices and prepare them for payment with proper budget allocations.
• Track project-related work and construction activity to support budgets.
• Assist with financial/audit reports and GASB 96 compliance.
• Assist with SBITA purchases tracking.
• Manage the district's Amazon business account and review activity accounts.
• Prepare annual insurance renewal.
• Track utility consumption for all buildings and reconcile accounts monthly.
• Assist with scholarships payments and awards.
• Review Positive Pay daily records.
• Provide finance-related training and respond to inquiries.
• Provide backup for Accounts Payable and process checks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Mounds View Public Schools

• Position Type:
  Professional Staff/ Accountant
• Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, or relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and data analysis tools is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work independently on multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in financial/accounting roles.
• Familiarity with accounting software and school district financial systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform various bookkeeping and accounting tasks, including data entry, transaction recording, and ledger maintenance.
• Prepare and manage financial deposits for the district, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Reconcile district purchasing cards monthly to maintain accurate financial records, including verifying credit card statements to assure proper receipts are attached for each charge and that sales tax was not charged. Contacts individuals missing statements and reimbursement of sales tax, as needed.
• Code invoices and prepare them for payment, ensuring appropriate budget allocations.
• Track project-related work and construction activity, providing regular updates to support accurate project financials and budget oversight.
• Assist with the preparation of financial and audit reports and documents as needed.
• Track Subscription Based Information Technology (SBITA) purchases in alignment with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement #96.
• Assists in management of the district's Amazon business account.
• Review of certain activity account reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual insurance renewal.
• Track utility consumption for all buildings.
• Reconcile certain accounts, monthly.
• Assist with the reconciling, awarding and paying of scholarships.
• Review Positive Pay daily records.
• Monitor and update financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with district policies.
• Respond to inquiries and assist district staff with finance-related questions.
• Provide backup for the Accounts Payable process.
• Process and print checks for Accounts Payable.
• Provide training on financial processes, as needed.
• Perform other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.

Postings current as of 10/7/2026 9:05:05 PM CST.

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