Senior Account Analyst

TITLE: Senior Account Analyst SUMMARY: Reporting to the School Business Administrator and Director of Operations, the Senior Account Analyst performs a variety of duties with minimal guidance and direction, requiring considerable attention to detail, accuracy, and exercise of judgment in carrying out the District’s financial business affairs. The Senior Account Analyst maintains the financial ledgers of the District and is responsible for the accounting, bookkeeping, and financial record-keeping of the District. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Oversees all work conducted in Accounts Payable and Receivable Offices and coordinates Business Office financial activities between schools, Town, and other departments; •Ensures the accuracy of accounts payable and maintains all accounts for numerous funds and federal and state grants; maintains and balances petty cash; •Closely monitors the District’s annual operational budget, including encumbrances and expenditures; •Oversees all student accident and property damage insurance claims for the District; •Assist payment of school-related non-construction Town Meeting warrant articles authorizing funds; •Reconciles student activity accounts and debit card purchases on a monthly basis; •Communicates with vendors regarding the status of accounts and researches resolutions to vendor problems, as needed; •Maintains a complete and systematic set of records of all financial transactions of the District; records details of District financial transactions in appropriate journals or ledgers; •Monitors all business transactions within the District, including accounts payable, grants, budget, school lunch, and special accounts; •Oversees all staff reimbursements/allowances; •Oversees all copy machine and postage lease agreements for all school buildings; •Collects District payments and transports to Town Treasurer for deposit; •Maintains and ensures currency of all purchasing/procurement files; •Oversees District use of petty cash, credit, and debit cards; •Performs a variety of administrative and confidential duties which require the exercise of judgment and initiative in situations not clearly defined by established procedures; •Assists District staff with all aspects of the payables or payroll process; Monitors work activities to assure compliance with applicable laws and School Committee policies; •Adheres to an elevated level of confidentiality in performance of financial duties for the District; •Performs any other related duties as determined by the School Business Administrator and Director of Operations. •Processes invoices and payables in a timely manner, ensuring the accuracy of the data entered. •Prepares or assists with the preparation of weekly Accounts Payable Warrants for approval by the School Committee, including data entry, copying, and scanning. •Communicates with vendors regarding the status of their accounts and researches resolutions to problems, as necessary. •Responsible for Preschool Program billing and ensuring accounts receivable are up to date. •Provides clerical and administrative support to other areas of the Central Office, as needed. •Performs similar or related administrative/clerical duties, as required or as the situation dictates. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred with preference for a degree in business, accounting, or a related field, or with coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, and business management. A minimum of three to four years of accounting, bookkeeping, or office experience in a municipality or school district is required; some supervisory experience is strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures, and general municipal or school operations. Skill-based competencies include attention to detail and accuracy, exercise of judgment in carrying out tasks with minimal guidance and direction. Must possess skills in typing, data entry, Microsoft software, G-Suite, and accounting. Ability-based competencies include keeping accurate and detailed financial records; communicating with staff and vendors with courtesy and tact; operating office equipment; and performing operations and completing assigned tasks according to a prescribed time schedule. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to remain in a stationary position for extended periods; move or transport up to 30 lbs.; operate office equipment; prepare documentation; and traverse to other town departments and school buildings. Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy indoor office environment. Employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The essential duties and responsibilities listed are intended only as an illustration of the type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

Salary : $59,004 - $62,942