Staff Accountant

Woodland Hills School District; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Woodland Hills School District in Allegheny County near Pittsburgh is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Business Manager in administering the district's fiscal affairs. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, grant management, and internal controls.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, have at least two years of public school accounting experience, and be proficient with accounting software and spreadsheets.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Minimum of two years of accounting experience in a public school district; GAAP/GASB knowledge.
• Strong skills in accounting software and spreadsheets.

Aufgaben

• Prepares the monthly financial reports for all funds, journal entries and budgetary transfers and review accounts for accuracy.
• Maintains and tracks the financial aspects of the District's local, federal and state grants.
• Analyzes specific accounting operations for the purpose of ensuring efficiency and adherence to established internal policies and procedures.
• Recommends accounting procedures for the purpose of maintaining accurate records and internal controls throughout the district and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assists Business Manager with the implementation of GASB pronouncements.
• Maintains cash flow schedule for cash requirements and investment decisions.
• Provides financial reporting on the various projects as needed.
• Maintains the fixed asset system as required for financial reporting.
• Provides oversight of the Athletic and Student Activity accounts.
• Maintains and keeps current District Financial Policies.
• Recommends and monitors procedures in regards to real estate taxes and acts as liaison for the twelve tax collectors.
• Reviews purchasing procedures to ensure that the District is complying with state regulations.
• Reviews the District's internal financial procedures to determine risk and develop written procedures including appropriate internal controls to minimize financial risk to the District.
• Reviews all contracts to ensure compliance with its terms.
• Works with external auditors providing necessary documentation.
• Performs other functions as assigned by the Business Manager

Kenntnisse

GAAP knowledge

Spreadsheets proficiency

Accounting software proficiency

Communication skills

Ausbildung

B.S. or B.A. in accounting, finance, or business administration

Tools

ProSoft

Jobbeschreibung

Business Manager

WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

TITLE: Staff Accountant

REPORTS TO: Business Manager

JOB GOAL

To assist in the administration of the fiscal affairs of the District efficiently, expeditiously and to the ultimate benefit of each individual student enrolled.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounting in a public school district environment. ? Knowledgeable GAAP and GASB statements.
• Excellent skills in accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with ProSoft financial and real estate software is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares the monthly financial reports for all funds, journal entries and budgetary transfers and review accounts for accuracy.
• Maintains and tracks the financial aspects of the District's local, federal and state grants.
• Analyzes specific accounting operations for the purpose of ensuring efficiency and adherence to established internal policies and procedures.
• Recommends accounting procedures for the purpose of maintaining accurate records and internal controls throughout the district and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assists Business Manager with the implementation of GASB pronouncements.
• Maintains cash flow schedule for cash requirements and investment decisions.
• Provides financial reporting on the various projects as needed.
• Maintains the fixed asset system as required for financial reporting.
• Provides oversight of the Athletic and Student Activity accounts.
• Maintains and keeps current District Financial Policies.
• Recommends and monitors procedures in regards to real estate taxes and acts as liaison for the twelve (12) tax collectors.
• Reviews purchasing procedures to ensure that the District is complying with state regulations.
• Reviews the District's internal financial procedures to determine risk and develop written procedures including appropriate internal controls to minimize financial risk to the District.
• Reviews all contracts to ensure compliance with its terms.
• Works with external auditors providing necessary documentation.
• Performs other functions as assigned by the Business Manager

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary, work schedule, evaluation and other conditions of employment are in accordance with current Act 93 agreement.