2026-2027 Accountant

The School District of Lee County•Fort Myers, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing various accounting tasks, including operating office equipment, providing accurate financial information, writing and interpreting budgets, ensuring compliance with accounting guidelines, and performing reconciliations. The role also requires training others in business financial functions and effectively managing tasks under pressure. Additionally, it involves performing Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in business or related field.
Two (2) years of related experience and/or training.
Knowledge of pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, practices, computers, and applications.
Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Organizational and management skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field.
Five (5) years of related experience.
Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Operate office equipment, especially computers with in-house software programs.
Provide accurate information to others, demonstrating specific knowledge of governmental accounting, federal and state legal statutes, and Board policies.
Write and interpret financial budgets.
Ensure compliance with internal, state, and federal accounting guidelines.
Use effective oral and written communication skills, especially over the telephone.
Organize self to accomplish tasks related to goals and prioritize items to discuss with supervisor.
Provide customer-friendly service through the interaction with people at all levels of the school system and community.
Perform reconciliations related to District accounting procedures.
Take responsibility of training others in business financial functions.
Work effectively under the stress of time, personnel shortages, and multiple requests.
Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.