Accountant 26-27 SY

Riverview Gardens School District•Saint Louis, MO

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant is responsible for technical accounting functions to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls within the school district. This position plays a key role in month-end and year-end close, audit coordination, grant and fund accounting, and serves as a technical accounting resource for the Finance Department. The Accountant works closely with payroll, accounts payable, human resources, and program administrators to ensure district financial activity is properly recorded in accordance with state accounting manuals, GASB standards, and board policy. Will report to the Business Manager and the Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a governmental or educational setting.
Strong knowledge of governmental and fund accounting principles.
Familiarity with school finance, grant accounting, and public-sector compliance.
Working knowledge of GASB standards and state education accounting manuals.
Proficiency in financial systems and Excel (pivot tables, reconciliations, analysis).
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication of complex financial information clearly to non-finance staff.
Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
Ability to interpret written and verbal instructions
Ability to effectively work with others

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration.
Requires knowledge of a discipline such as accounting/business, economics
Experience in a public-school district or other governmental entity.
Experience with financial ERP systems (e.g., Munis, Keystone, etc.)

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining and reconcile general ledger accounts across all district funds (General, Special Revenue, Capital Projects, Debt Service, Enterprise, and Fiduciary funds).
Assist in preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal management and external stakeholders.
Assist with the preparation of the Annual Secretary of the Board (ASBR) and other state-required financial submissions.
Assist to ensure compliance with applicable GASB standards (e.g., leases, pensions, OPEB, fund balance reporting).
Monitor expenditures and revenues against approved budgets; identify variances and trends.
Assist in budget development, amendments, and forecasting processes.
Review account coding to ensure proper use of fund, function, and object codes.
Track and reconcile federal, state, and local grants, including reimbursable grants.
Assist in ensuring grant expenditures are allowable, properly documented, and aligned with approved budgets.
Prepare grant drawdowns, reimbursement requests, and required financial reports.
Support single audit preparation and respond to grant-related audit inquiries.
Assist external auditors during annual financial and compliance audits.
Prepare audit schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation.
Assist in implementing audit recommendations and strengthening internal controls.
Ensure compliance with state statutes, board policies, and grant requirements.
Review and reconcile cash accounts, investments, and bank statements.
Support oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting functions.
Assist with property tax revenue tracking, state aid receivables, and interfund transfers.
Assist with implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the district’s financial ERP system.
Develop and document accounting procedures and standard operating processes (SOPs).
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
Serve as a mentor and technical resource to other staff members.
Collaborate with principals, department leaders, and program managers on financial matters
Other Duties as assigned