School Finance & Grants Accountant

Young World Physical Education; Amherst (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst County School District School Board Office in Amherst, Virginia, seeks an Accounting Specialist to support the CFO with budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting.

The role involves processing accounts payable, deposits, journal entries, vendor communications, and assisting bookkeepers. It requires an associate degree in accounting or related experience, and familiarity with general ledger structures and grant processes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with general ledger, accounts payable, and payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Enter accounts payable into the accounting system with proper GL coding and prepare federal reimbursement requests.
• Prepare and record local deposits and journal entries; assist CFO and payroll as needed.
• Train and support school bookkeepers and verify vendor information (W-9s, remittance addresses, 1099s).
• Maintain fixed asset listings and lease schedules; back up grant reimbursements.

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

General ledger software

Accounts payable workflow

Job description

Amherst County School District School Board Office in Amherst, Virginia, seeks an Accounting Specialist to support the CFO with budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting.

The role involves processing accounts payable, deposits, journal entries, vendor communications, and assisting bookkeepers. It requires an associate degree in accounting or related experience, and familiarity with general ledger structures and grant processes.