School District Accountant & Payroll Specialist

Dover School District, SAU 11; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover School District, SAU #11 in Dover, NH seeks an Accounting Specialist to perform accounting and administrative work in the Business Office, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, grant and student activity account reconciliation, payroll support, and maintenance of accurate financial records.

Essential duties include reconciling accounts, administering AP, handling payroll during absences, maintaining petty cash, and ensuring compliance with NH school finance regulations while

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in business, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and grants management.
• Experience with payroll and fund accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate accounting records in accordance with laws, policies and GAAP.
• Reconciles District accounts to the General Ledger monthly, including special funds.
• Administers accounts payable, including invoice processing and payment.
• Independently process bi-monthly payroll when needed, during absences.
• Maintains petty cash fund and related records.
• Keeps current knowledge of financial management practices and supports action implementation.
• Manages multiple priorities and meets deadlines.
• Maintains confidentiality of district records.
• Collaborates with district and city personnel, auditors, vendors, families and the public.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher in business or accounting

Tools

Payroll software

Fund accounting systems

General ledger software

Job description

Dover School District, SAU #11 in Dover, NH seeks an Accounting Specialist to perform accounting and administrative work in the Business Office, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, grant and student activity account reconciliation, payroll support, and maintenance of accurate financial records.

Essential duties include reconciling accounts, administering AP, handling payroll during absences, maintaining petty cash, and ensuring compliance with NH school finance regulations while