What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Accountant/School Business Office Coordinator position at Freeport School District 145?
- Records all miscellaneous transactions of monies received; moves and forwards all cash flows from investment to accounts; reconciles all district bank accounts;
- Coordinates and maintains a complete and systematic set of data files pertaining to financial transactions and accounts of the district;
- Serves as Data Accountant for the district business office, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable/receivable;
- Maintains audit trail for all general ledger; audits entries for auditor year-end closing;
- Maintains district grant accounts, maintenance and support; provides district grant folders for year-end audits and state audits;
- Generates various reports necessary for the financial business of the district;
- Completes expenditure reports for submission to the State Board of Education Assists in the preparation of reimbursement claims and assists with grant proposals when required;
- Completes yearly reporting for MOE, Excess Cost, ASA, EIS salary, I-Star special education personnel and quarterly reports for Medicaid Outreach reimbursement;
- Assists with annual budget and completes budget transfers as needed;
- Assists with payroll audits by TRS & IMRF;
- Reconciles canceled payroll and accounts payable checks with bank statements and verifies statement balance;
- Monitors financial data detail; does journal entries, account adjustments and etc. for corrections as needed;
- Assists the Board of Education Treasurer in preparing the monthly Treasurer's reports;
- Assists with ACA reporting and Health Care questions;
- Processes documents and materials for financial institution, SinglePoint and credit/debit card institution;
- Serves as backup to Payroll & Accounts Payable;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
JobID: 6534
Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Bookkeeper
Secretarial/Clerical/Bookkeeper
Date Posted:
5/11/2026
5/11/2026
Location:
District Office
District Office
Anticipated Start Date:
06/15/2026
06/15/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
TITLE: DATA ACCOUNTANT
QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma. College degree in accounting, finance area preferred
Equivalent combination of education and training considered.
3-5 years experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
Special accounting/bookkeeping courses desired.
Extensive computer skills.
REPORTS TO: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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JOB GOAL:
Responsible for implementing the data processing policies of the district including a schedule of all activities to affect maximum usage of the data processing equipment.
Performance Responsibilities:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve Months (260/261 Days) Classified position with salary and hours to be established by the Board of Education.
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions established by the Board of Education.
SALARY RANGE: Per Board Approval in the range of $70,000 - $80,000 with Rolling Interviews
This job description has been reviewed in accordance with the Factor Evaluation System and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000