SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Alabama State Department of Education; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading state department seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to assist in finance activities, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The role involves preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and collaborating with auditors. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting and have relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to educational finance management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful experience in accounting.
• At least 9 semester hours in accounting required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Comptroller in coordinating Finance Department activities.
• Prepare financial reports and check postings to General Ledgers.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain ledgers.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Budgeting Software

Job description

Job Summary

JOB TITLE:

Senior Staff Accountant

REPORTS TO:

Chief School Finance Officer

WORK DAYS:

12 Months (240 days)

SALARY:

Classified Schedule 14-04 ($64,834 - $84,221)

LOCATION:

Central Office

FLSA Status:

EXEMPT

X

NON EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To assist the Comptroller in coordinating and directing all activities of the Finance Department in carrying out the policies of the Board and the Alabama State Department of Education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist the Comptroller in coordinating and directing all activities of the Finance Department in carrying out the policies of the Board and the Alabama State Department of Education.
• Serves as accountant for Federal, State and private projects approved by the Board.
• Assists in preparation of financial reports on all funds at the end of each month.
• Checks posting to General Ledgers for all funds.
• Cooperates with the auditors and provides information to them as requested.
• Assists in preparation of the Budget and Financial Report to the State Department of Education.
• Assists in completion of various questionnaires on finance.
• Maintain and reconcile a variety of ledgers and reports; examine and correct accounting transactions; prepare journal entries and post to the general ledger.
• Performs bank reconciliations.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state & federal rules & regulations.
• Engages in professional growth & demonstrates professional ethics & leadership.
• Assist in the development of ongoing professional development activities for directors, principals, teachers, bookkeepers and other staff in regards to accounting/fiscal policies and procedures.
• Performs other work and assumes other responsibilities as may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a business related field with at least 9 semester hours in accounting.
• A minimum of three years of successful experience in preparing reports, maintaining accounting records, setting up procedures, preparing financial reports, working with school budgets and budgeting.
• Familiarity with the state licensed budgeting, accounting, and payroll software.
• Employment experience gained in the private employment sector may be considered.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must obtain AASBO certification within three years.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
• Manual dexterity required to use computers and general office equipment.
• Some travel and extended workdays may be required.

REVISED: June 2024

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check ( ) Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.