Position Title

Accountant

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$65-$75K

Job Description

Must be a current Accountant or be one of the top 3 eligibles on a valid civil service list or willing to accept a provisional appointment. 

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. Assists in budget development and monitoring;
2. Oversees the safeguarding, accounting and auditing of extra-classroom activities;
3. Oversees required reporting to the State Education Department;
4. Assists in the annual school district audit;
5. Oversees tracking of fixed assets and assists with other bidding and procurement
6. Monitors capital project expenditures and reporting requirements.

 

 

 

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

 

1. Budget
   1. Assists in the preparation of the annual school district expenditure budget;
   2. Monitors expenditure budget variances throughout the year;
   3. Assists with monthly fund balance projections.

 

2. Oversees the Safeguarding, Accounting and Auditing of Extra Classroom Activity Funds
   1. Provides building administrators with guidelines for administering extra classroom activity funds;
   2. Report all inconsistencies to Assistant Superintendents and Superintendent of Schools;
   3. Recommends improvements in the efficiency of the extra classroom accounting operation.
   4. Completes monthly reviews of the student activity club ledgers.

 

3. Monthly and Annual Financial Reports
   1. Includes capital project payments and expenditure reports to the Board of Education.
   2. Coordinates preparation of ST-3 and related annual reporting to the State Education Department

     

4. E-Rate Application
   1. Attends meetings and coordinates with BOCES and District technology staff.
   2. Prepares purchase orders and annual invoices as required.
   3. Maintains E-Rate files and backup documentation for auditing requirements.

 

5. Annual Audit
   1. Oversees reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts at year end.
   2. Prepares supporting schedules and closing journal entries as required.                    

     

 

 

 

Civil Service Title

Accountant

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:    1.   A minimum of two (2) years of successful experience in 

                                             accounting;

                                            2.   A Bachelor’s Degree or higher or acceptable experience;

3.   A good knowledge of organizational structure, goals and    

        objectives;

4. The ability to communicate ideas clearly, orally and in  writing;
5. A good knowledge of accounting and business office procedures;
6. A good knowledge of pertinent education and local finance laws, Commissioner’s Regulations, and directives and opinions of the Comptroller of the State of New York.

 

Job Category

Full-Time

Job Location

District

Additional Information