Accountant II, Education Foundation & Grants

BCPS•Towson, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be relied upon to complete daily, monthly, and year-end accounting tasks for The Education Foundation and for select system-wide grants. The accountant will review, reconcile, and analyze reports, prepare consolidated annual financial statements, monitor compliance with established policies and procedures, develop training materials, conduct training, and provide support for all schools and offices affected by The Education Foundation and system-wide grants. Work involves frequent contact with educators, staff from other BCPS offices, and community/business partners.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Three years of professional experience in accounting, grants management, budgeting, fiscal administration, financial reporting, or closely related financial operations.
Thorough knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting business practices.
Thorough knowledge, skills, and abilities in organizing, prioritizing, analyzing, presenting, and maintaining data, both electronic and paper.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities in use of Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, databases, Outlook, and QuickBooks.
Skill and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Skill and ability to maintain accurate records and produce necessary reports.
Ability to train fiscal, school-based and office personnel in the use of accounting software and established policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently and perform assigned accounting responsibilities with a minimum need for direct supervision and review.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to appropriately maintain confidential information.
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).
Information on your resume and application must match.
Professional references must be submitted to complete your application.
Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment.
A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed.
Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant, GFOA Certified Public Finance Officer, ASBO Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations or other comparable certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains budget and accounting records for the Education Foundation and system-wide grants.
Provides financial reports to grant managers, supervisors, and the Board of The Education Foundation.
Prepares financial reports for management and county oversight agencies.
Prepares financial statements, schedules, and footnote disclosures required for external auditors.
Performs daily banking and investment activities.
Prepares, reviews, and approves disbursements, journal entry requests, and cash remittances.
Prepares revenue and expenditure projections.
Assists the Director with all aspects of accounting, including but not limited to – general fund operating budget, enterprise funds, grants, fixed assets, financial reporting, accruals.
Assists with maintenance of the chart of accounts.
Verifies and reconciles information housed in financial systems.
Coordinates billing and collection of funds due from outside agencies.
Reviews transactions for compliance with procedures and State financial reporting requirements.
Coordinates with school and central office staff to correct or acquire documentation.
Maintains and updates grant workbooks, fiscal status sheets, and budget tracking tools to monitor budget-to-actual spending for grants.
Updates budget tracking documents with data from the financial system.
Processes financial transactions.
Responds to questions regarding appropriate fiscal documents for expenditures and remaining funds in accounts.
Consults with and assists principals, school-based secretaries, fiscal assistants, office/department heads, and other account managers, with questions about accounting procedures and the financial accounting systems.
Develops training materials related to financial accounting issues for principals, school-based secretaries, fiscal assistants, office/department heads, and other account managers.
Participates in the training of principals, school-based secretaries, fiscal assistants, office/department heads, and other account managers, related to financial accounting issues.
Assists Director with compliance reviews of grant activity.
Assists Director with investigating audit findings and preparing responses to audits.
Performs other duties as assigned.