Lead Accountant for Special Education Grants

Colorado Springs School District; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-Recurring Pay

Job summary

Colorado Springs School District 11 seeks a Finance Specialist V: Lead Accountant/SPED Grants to manage complex accounting, grant administration, and financial reporting across multiple funds. The role focuses on SPED grants, audits, and regulatory compliance in a district finance setting.

The position requires advanced accounting and budgeting skills, with experience in government and school district environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible payroll support experience or financial office experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting standards is ideal.
• Experience with fund accounting and ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex journal entries, account adjustments, and financial transactions.
• Reconcile complex accounts including balance sheet, revenue, and expenditure accounts.
• Maintain and monitor fund accounting activities across multiple programs or funding sources.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare detailed financial reports for leadership and external agencies.

Skills

Advanced financial analysis

Reconciliation

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Colorado Springs School District 11 seeks a Finance Specialist V: Lead Accountant/SPED Grants to manage complex accounting, grant administration, and financial reporting across multiple funds. The role focuses on SPED grants, audits, and regulatory compliance in a district finance setting.

The position requires advanced accounting and budgeting skills, with experience in government and school district environments.