Accountant- Uniontown Area School District

Overview
Join the Uniontown Area School District Business Office as an Accountant dedicated to ensuring accurate and compliant financial operations.

Job Title: Accountant

Status: Full Time – 12 Month Position

Reports To: Business Manager

Position Summary: The Accountant will inspect and review, but may also prepare and report, financial transactions and budgetary controls for assigned funds and departments. This position will develop and maintain program-level plans, budgets, forecasts and performance reports. Specifically, the Accountant/Auditor will reconcile programs, estimate costs, support grants development, manage fund allocation and provide quarterly insight into program performance in-terms of budgets vs. forecasts vs. actuals. This position is responsible for assisting in providing the independent local and state auditors with the financial statements of UASD in accordance with GASB including Single Audit Requirements. Additionally, this position is responsible for assisting with preparation of quarterly and year-end reports and assisting staff in understanding the accounting procedures necessary for individual programs.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Assists in providing Auditors with documentation necessary to perform audit
• Assists in preparing documents and financial statements for auditors
• Ensure compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Standards, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Best Practices and Advisories, U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance, and other Federal, State and Local regulatory directives.
• Prepares, analyzes complex financial reports including monthly financial statements, trial balance statements, budget transfers, cost studies, cash flow analysis, and revenue and expenditure projections as requested.
• plans and monitors timelines to meet strict deadlines in reporting regulations and ensures the timely and accurate reporting of data to Federal and State authorities
• Assists in reviewing all budgets for compliance with directives from PDE
• Assists in the preparation for Audit, Management’s Discussion and Analysis, AFR and Act 24 Report
• Assists with entering final expenditure report into E-grant system after preparing year end trial balances
• Assists in budget preparation
• Oversees Accounts Payable/Receivable for coding and program accuracy
• Assist in reviewing bank reconciliations including accuracy with the accounting software reconciliation
• Assist with monitoring Program Budgets
• Maintain a positive working relationship with UASD staff and outside agencies
• Assure that proper documentation is maintained and accessible to key program staff relative to all project activities specified in project narratives and budgets
• Maintain effective communications with, and provide regular program summaries to the Business Manger
• Maintain accurate files and records of all program activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Designee

Education and Experience

• Degree in Accounting
• 3 - 5 years of Professional Experience
• Experience in School Business is preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities

The skills and abilities described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated knowledge in fund accounting and General Accepted Accounting Principles and Standards
• Demonstrated knowledge in federal and state compliance regulations as it relates to the organization
• Demonstrated knowledge in single audit procedures including Schedule of Federal Awards
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication (verbal and written)
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and policies affecting educational business, and PA School Code
• Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Capable of working independently on tasks with minimal supervision
• Maintain accurate records
• Knowledge of auditing controls and procedures.
• Knowledge of database and spreadsheet computer applications, such as Microsoft Access, Excel or similar applications.
• Ability to analyze and interpret reports, financial data, and electronic information to determine accuracy and compliance with rules and regulations.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting for an extended period of time
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 10 pounds
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve materials and supplies
• Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
• Adequate vision to perform duties
• Hearing clearly
• Ability and willingness to travel when necessary
• Extended working hours

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job description is for the compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Duties and responsibilities may change and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Superintendent or Designee.

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000