Accountant - Lancaster, United States - School District of Lancaster

School District of Lancaster
School District of Lancaster
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Lancaster, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Description:


JOB GOAL:
Perform the day-to-day accounting procedures and assist with the reporting of District financial and operational results.


Essential and Marginal Functions:


  • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Carry out day-to-day general ledger accounting.
  • 2. Prepare and analyze monthly financials.
  • 3. Assist McCaskey Campus Principals in the management of budget and control of spending.
  • 4. Post journal entries in the general ledger.
  • 5. Revenue recognition, receivables, and payables analysis.
  • 6. Assist with monthend closing.
  • 7. Assist with the annual SDoL budget.
  • 8. Assist with all audits of SDoL on an as requested basis.
  • 9. Prepare reports and carry out analyses that provide insight into the District's financial and operational affairs.
  • 10. Monitoring grant budgets and reporting compliance.
  • 11. Bank reconciliation of District bank accounts.


The Accountant II's work extends across all District Funds, but is concentrated in McCaskey Campus activities (including the Athletic Department, Music and Theater Departments, etc.), the Cafeteria Fund, Student Activity Funds, and all McCaskey Campus grants.


MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Other duties assigned by the Accounting Supervisor, the Business Manager, the Chief Financial and Operations Officer, and/or the Superintendent.

Qualifications:


  • 1. Knowledge of school finance, including accounting and reporting systems.
  • 2. Knowledge of financial recordkeeping using accrual accounting methods.
years prior job experience in accounting or finance.

  • 4. Experience in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and large system accounting software.
  • 5. Requirement of a Bachelors of Science in Accounting or related experience with 35 years school district experience.
  • 6.

Proficient in use of technology, such as:

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Systems and other software used in the District with a commitment to continuous improvement.

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  • 7. Other qualifications to the above that the Board may find acceptable and appropriate.

Supplemental Information:


  • REPORTS TO: Accounting Supervisor

SUPERVISES:
No direct reports


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full year. Salary to be established by the Board.


EVALUATION:
Performance is evaluated in accordance with the Compensation and Performance Evaluation Plan for School and District Leaders.


The School District of Lancaster provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation.

The data you provide on this form will be kept confidential and used solely for analytical and reporting requirement purposes.


The School District of Lancaster offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees which may include health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, personal time, and sick leave.

Part-time employees are eligible for benefits based on hours worked.
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