What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant/Payroll position at Cumberland School Department?
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- Reconcile all cash account to bank statements and accounting records
- Capable of processing payroll as necessary and assist the payroll clerk with all functions
- Process quarterly and annual payroll reports; including 941 and W-2s
- Maintain the records of the lunch program. Approve claims, verify student enrollments, verify bank records, and onsite audit
- Responsible for reviewing and approving all free and reduced food service applications
- Review and submit information for the Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Grant claim
- Manage all Preschool tuition billing and accounts receivable functions
- Maintain records and balance activity for the Cumberland School Department’s flexible spending account
- Quarterly RI Medicaid Administrative Activity Claim
- Quarterly TIAA/CREF reimbursement filing at RIDE
- Retirement reconciliation from payroll processing to payments submitted to ERSRI
- Assist with fiscal year end General Ledger and Payroll database rollover
- Assist Finance Director in Fixed Asset Inventories, both maintain fixed asset ledger, as well as onsite inspections
- Work with Purchasing, Accounts payable, Payroll and Human Resources to resolve issues that impact the accounting function
- Assists with the annual year-end audit process and provides the outside auditing firm with documentation, reports, and analyses as required
- Monitors activity to ensure account codes are in compliance with the state mandated uniform chart of accounts (UCOA)
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Director and/or Superintendent of Schools