Junior Accountant, Provisional

Junior Accountant

Finance Department

8 hrs/day, 12 mos/year, Group D

Shenendehowa Central School District has an anticipated vacancy and is now accepting applications. The District is seeking culturally proficient individuals who actively foster an engaging environment where students can develop confidence in their own success consistent with the Shenendehowa Profiles.

Job Responsibilities

The position performs moderately complex clerical and account-keeping work in support of the Finance Department, requiring independent judgment in applying established financial procedures, policies, and regulations, as well as a strong understanding of accounting practices and office operations. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Treasurer and Senior Accountant in performing professional accounting functions including maintenance of general ledgers, making journal entries, and reconciling account balances
• Maintaining, reviewing, and reconciling financial records, requisitions, invoices/credits, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with District procedures
• Classifying, posting, and distributing receipts, expenditures, and other financial transactions
• Assisting with preparation, verification, and reconciliation of payroll, time and attendance, and related financial data
• Preparing, Organizing, compiling, and analyzing tax, financial, statistical, and operational cost records, reports, and filing systems to comply with State, Federal, and third party requirements and reimbursement policies
• Assisting with the planning and supervising the work of subordinate staff and assisting in developing and implementing new accounting system procedures
• Conducting correspondence related to established financial policies and procedures with a variety of stakeholder groups
• Working collaboratively with department staff and providing operational support as needed, and additional responsibilities as required.

Compensation & Benefits

Step 1 ($23.29/hr) - Step 7 ($30.13/hr)

CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Certifications/Qualifications

Graduation from regionally accredited or NYS registered college with an Associate's degree (or higher) in Accounting and one (1) year of accounting or auditing experience which must have involved the maintenance and auditing of business or governmental agency. Ability to embrace change, establish and maintain good working relationships. Exhibits good judgment, mental alertness, tact and courtesy. Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and financial computer software required. Experience with Wincap software, preferred. Physical condition commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

Application Deadline - May 9, 2026

*THIS WILL BE A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT* In order to be appointed permanently to this competitive position the individual must take the Saratoga County civil service exam for the job classification of Junior Accountant and be reachable on the resulting Saratoga County civil service list.

All interested internal applicants must apply through SchoolFront.

All interested external applicants must register and apply through RecruitFront.

Anticipated Start Date - May 13, 2026

For more information, please visit our website at www.shenschools.org. If you need additional assistance in applying for this position through RecruitFront please refer to the Applicant Training Videos or reach out to the Office of Human Resources at (518) 881-0650 for support.

Shenendehowa Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.