Accountant/Budget Analyst

About the role

Responsible for performing complex governmental accounting functions in support of the District's financial operations. This position maintains the integrity of the general ledger, oversees key financial processes including purchasing cards, cash receipting, and bank reconciliations, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitors all assigned funds, school, and departments budgets, with special focus on budget variances and facilitating solutions.
• Create and maintain master position table within Infinite Visions, track changes (added or removed FTE by DAC) and ensure budgeted FTE per staffing sheets agrees to FTE allocations in position control table.
• Work with the CFO on developing the operations and district-wide staffing allocations for distribution on the budget worksheets.
• Evaluate and analyze assigned fund budgets to determine the need for supplemental budgets prior to January deadline each year.
• Update Infinite Visions with Personnel Action Request forms submitted.
• Works with District CFO on district cash flow, banking services and investments of district funds in accordance with district policy and legal requirements.
• Create and update weekly cashflow to maximize investment earnings.
• Oversee and perform complex bank reconciliations across multiple funds and accounts, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.
• Analyze bank activity, general ledger balances, outstanding transactions, deposits, disbursements, and reconciling items to identify discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.
• Aid department with annual audit.
• Run salary reports to update and realign salaries for budget preparations and mid-year modification true-up.
• Work with sites and departments to ensure personnel are correct.
• Participate in budget related trainings and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in accounting or finance preferred.
• At least 3 years' experience with governmental accounting or with similar entity; school district accounting, budgeting, and analysis strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience and mastery of Excel functions including pivot tables.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; Advanced data management skills to include mastery of Excel functions; Time management and problem-solving skills; Customer service and public relations skills; English language skills; Advanced accounting and bookkeeping skills; Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; Personal computer and keyboarding skills; Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), journal entries, double-entry bookkeeping, tax laws, and regulations; Ability and willingness to work occasional evening and weekend hours to meet grant and reporting deadlines; Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job; Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions, and respond to management direction; Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities; Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures; Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds; Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Skills

• Operating Knowledge: Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers, peripherals, and office software; Advanced operating knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Excel; Operating knowledge of Infinite Visions computer software preferred; Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.

Benefits

In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.