Lead Accountant/Budget Analyst

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Mapleton Public Schools is seeking a Lead Accountant/Budget Analyst to perform complex governmental accounting functions within the Finance Department. This role is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, overseeing key financial processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position supports audit and budget preparation, manages financial reporting, and provides technical accounting guidance. Mapleton Public Schools is an internationally accredited district committed to student success and offers a variety of educational programs. Located in Adams County, it serves over 7,000 students across multiple small-by-design schools.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with major coursework in accounting or finance preferred.
At least 5 years' experience with governmental accounting or with similar entity; school district accounting, budgeting, and analysis strongly preferred.
Extensive experience and mastery of Excel functions including pivot tables.
Criminal background check required for hire.
Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Advanced data management skills to include mastery of Excel functions.
Time management and problem-solving skills.
Customer service and public relations skills.
English language skills.
Advanced accounting and bookkeeping skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), journal entries, double-entry bookkeeping, tax laws, and regulations.
Ability and willingness to work occasional evening and weekend hours to meet grant and reporting deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions, and respond to management direction.
Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers, peripherals, and office software.
Advanced operating knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Excel.
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPFO certification preferred.
Operating knowledge of Infinite Visions computer software preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and monitor all assigned funds, school, and departments budgets, with special focus on budget variances and facilitating solutions.
Provide data, support and analysis to departments and school staff.
Create bi-monthly budget control group expense report for CFO review.
Create and maintain master position table within Infinite Visions, track changes (added or removed FTE by DAC) and ensure budgeted FTE per staffing sheets agrees to FTE allocations in position control table.
Work with the CFO on developing the operations and district-wide staffing allocations for distribution on the budget worksheets.
Re-align budget after first payroll and again at mid-year.
Evaluate and analyze assigned fund budgets to determine the need for supplemental budgets prior to January deadline each year.
Update Infinite Visions with Personnel Action Request forms submitted.
Responsible for the district cash flow, banking services and investments of district funds in accordance with district policy and legal requirements.
Create and update weekly cashflow to maximize investment earnings.
Manage all communications with the investment firm liaison regarding investment programs.
Responsible for the district participation in the state treasurer's interest-free loan program, including preparing monthly spreadsheets to forecast future cash flows.
Responsible for overseeing and performing complex bank reconciliations across multiple funds and accounts, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.
Analyzes bank activity, general ledger balances, outstanding transactions, deposits, disbursements, and reconciling items to identify discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.
Assist department with annual audit.
Provide auditors with budget to actual information.
Assist with monthly and quarterly board reports highlighting budget to actual variances and providing narrative to CFO.
Run salary reports to update and realign salaries for budget preparations and mid-year modification true-up.
Work with sites and departments to ensure personnel are correct.
Participate in budget related trainings and meetings.
Fills in as team leader in absence of Director and CFO.
Perform Other duties as assigned.