Grant & Budget Accountant – Public Education

Portland Public Schools (Maine); Portland (ME); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Portland Public Schools is seeking an Accountant to oversee the financial management of grants and general funds for assigned programs, including Portland Adult Education and Early Childhood Special Education. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will collaborate with district staff to ensure strategic and sound use of financial resources.

You will manage grant data, develop and monitor budgets, and prepare financial reporting for sponsors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field.
• 3 years of related experience; public sector/education/grant accounting preferred.
• Experience with budget management, financial analyses and reconciliations.
• Maine CHRC authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Receives, reviews, and maintains grant award information.
• Works with program staff to ensure grant compliance and program activities.
• Plans and develops budgets; inputs budgets in Munis.
• Monitors transactions and budget-to-actuals; coordinates corrective actions.
• Prepares budget transfers, financial analyses, and journal entries.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for grants and school finance.
• Prepares grant drawdowns and financial reporting for sponsors.
• Analyses financial structures, systems, and processes to improve controls and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field

Maine State CHRC authorization

Tools

Munis

Accounting software systems

Job description

Portland Public Schools is seeking an Accountant to oversee the financial management of grants and general funds for assigned programs, including Portland Adult Education and Early Childhood Special Education. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will collaborate with district staff to ensure strategic and sound use of financial resources.

You will manage grant data, develop and monitor budgets, and prepare financial reporting for sponsors.