Accountant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Proficiency in accounting procedures to keep records of assigned accounts accurately and efficiently required.
• Mastery of personal computers, ability to use accounting and payroll software, and knowledge of Microsoft software required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration with an accounting emphasis preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of governmental fund accounting either through education or experience preferred.
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) preferred.
• Experience in public contact work and/or educational setting preferred but not required; strong human relations skills.
• Team-oriented; history of professional growth; demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of personalities and settings; willingness to adapt to specific or new working situations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other Business Office employees on day-to-day operations of the Business Office.
• Develop and employ practices to ensure good internal controls, proper transactions, and efficient service for the public and staff.
• Maintain a complete and systematic set of all financial transactions of District funds as assigned by the Coordinator of Business Services.
• Maintain detailed individual records for assigned funds; including purchase orders, process invoices to pay authorized bills, order money, and keep track of the balances of assigned funds.
• Manage federal grant funds in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and grant requirements; ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and reconciliation of expenditures; prepare financial reports for grant compliance and audit purposes; and collaborate with program administrators to ensure proper use of funds.
• Process and manage employee payroll, ensuring accurate and timely compensation in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Prepare fiscal reports in coordination with other Business Office employees as required by the Board of Trustees, State Department of Education, State of Wyoming, and/or the Federal government.

Benefits

• District benefit package