K-12 School Accountant & Payroll Specialist

St. Croix Preparatory Academy; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, and disability

PERA retirement programs

Paid holidays and PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St. Croix Preparatory Academy in Stillwater, Minnesota seeks an Accountant/Payroll Specialist to support accounting, payroll, budgeting, and financial operations.

Depending on qualifications, the role may be filled as Accountant, Payroll Specialist, or a blended Accountant/Payroll position. The successful candidate will provide accurate financial reporting, payroll administration, account reconciliation, budgeting support, and customer service while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience with Skyward PAC and/or Skyward SMS.
• Experience with UFARS accounting and reporting.
• Experience in accounting, payroll, bookkeeping, or financial management.
• Experience in Minnesota public school or charter school finance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google platforms, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications, and database managment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries.
• Process bank transactions and payments.
• Code and reconcile FeePay transactions.
• Process credit card and electronic bank payments.
• Assist with monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Support year-end audit preparation and auditor requests.
• Assist with grant accounting and financial compliance activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial accuracy.
• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely; this includes TRA/PERA filing/payment, UIMN reporting, IRS filing/payment, 403(b) funding, HSA funding, MNPFML, paid time off reconciliation.
• Maintain payroll records, deductions, benefits, and employee earnings information.
• Reconcile payroll liabilities and benefit accounts.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax reporting requirements.
• Generate payroll reports and support annual payroll reporting processes.
• Collaborate with Human Resources regarding employee compensation, benefits, and payroll-related matters.
• Manage financial activities associated with student travel programs and fundraising events.
• Process payments to travel vendors and reimbursements as appropriate.
• Allocate applicable fundraising proceeds and account credits.
• Reconcile activity and athletic accounts.
• Track activity expenditures against approved budgets.
• Manage coach and advisor stipends and activity payments.
• Assist with food service financial reporting and analysis.
• Assist with required food service submissions and reconciliations.
• Reconcile special program and partner organization financial activities as assigned.
• Assist in monitoring of departmental and program budgets.
• Support annual budget preparation.
• Assist with school events and other business office initiatives.
• Coordinate financial aspects of designated school programs and activities.
• Provide excellent customer service to employees, families, vendors, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll

Skyward PAC

Skyward SMS

UFARS

Public school finance

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

Google Workspace

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Skyward PAC

Skyward SMS

UFARS

Excel

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

St. Croix Preparatory Academy in Stillwater, Minnesota seeks an Accountant/Payroll Specialist to support accounting, payroll, budgeting, and financial operations.

Depending on qualifications, the role may be filled as Accountant, Payroll Specialist, or a blended Accountant/Payroll position. The successful candidate will provide accurate financial reporting, payroll administration, account reconciliation, budgeting support, and customer service while ensuring compliance with regulations.