Accountant-District Office

ACCOUNTANT

8 hours per day / 247 days per year

Sevier School District Office

Sevier School District is accepting applications for an Accountant to work at the District Office. 

FLSA Status                                                   Salary Grade

Exempt                                                           DOE $65,000- $100,000

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Required Experience: 3 or more years of professional accounting, finance, budgeting, auditing, or related experience. 

Preferred Education & Experience: 

-Masters Degree

-CPA Certification

5 or more years experience in:

-Grant Management 

-Budgeting 

-Utah School Accounting 

See Job description below.

Competitive salary dependent upon education and experience. Bachelors in Accounting preferred. Additional preference will be given for individuals with governmental accounting experience. Full benefits including state retirement, health insurance, vacation, leave, paid holidays, etc. are available.

Application Deadline: 12:00 noon, June 15, 2026. Please attach résumé and three current letters of recommendation.

For further information or questions, please call Nolan Andersen at 435-896-8214.   If you need special accommodations in order to attend or participate in the selection process, please contact Nolan Andersen, Human Resource Director, (435) 896-8214.  Sevier School District is dedicated to equal opportunity in employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran or disabled status, or any other protected class. Reasonable accommodation will be made as appropriate to enable any employee or applicant for employment to safely and properly perform the job applied for as requested and as appropriate.   Sevier School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

Purpose Statement

The job of Accounting Specialist was established for the purpose/s of providing support to department and school financial activities with specific responsibility for the processing, recording, updating and reconciling of fiscal information; and generating periodic reports in accordance with established financial practices.

This job reports to Business Administrator

Essential Functions

• Analyzes financial information for the purpose of identifying potential budget variances, compiling statistical information, developing procedures, and conforming to established financial practices and regulatory requirements. Reconciles, monitors, and submits reimbursement requests for various funding programs and assists the program directors in monitoring program budgets. 

• Assists auditors for the purpose of providing requested supporting documentation, information on internal processes, and/or coordinating activities in support of the audit process.

• Collaborates with other administrative personnel and/or outside agencies (e.g. District personnel, other District personnel,

  community organizations, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs in accordance with

  established financial policies, practices, laws and/or regulatory guidelines.

• Compiles statistical and financial data for the purpose of providing third-party reporting; developing budget recommendations;

  providing financial summaries to other personnel, and/or ensuring compliance with established guidelines.

• Coordinates a wide variety of accounting projects (e.g. database development, annual budgets, grant reports, financial claims, etc.)

  for the purpose of providing required guidance and support.

• Develops reporting processes, procedures and internal controls (e.g. State regulations and requirements, etc.) for the purpose of

  maintaining the efficient flow of financial processes.

• Implements accounting procedures for the purpose of providing internal financial controls throughout the organization and ensuring

  compliance with established accounting practices and all applicable regulatory requirements

• Manages the overall student databases, attendance reports and statistical information, including student and staff accident reports,

  for the purpose of ensuring that information is current, accurate and available.

• Monitors expenditures against budget and/or a wide variety of account information for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy of

  reported information, availability of funds, and compliance with established financial guidelines and program policies, practices and

  regulatory requirements.

• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required

  to perform job functions.

• Performs personnel functions regarding assigned business office positions (e.g. monitoring, supervising, evaluating, etc.) for the

  purpose of providing support, leadership and direction to staff.

• Prepares a wide variety of finance-related documents (e.g. reports, operating recommendations, policies, etc.) for the purpose of

  documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying informatio

• Presents a wide variety of financial and reported information (e.g. budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas,

  etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.

• Provides technical expertise and direction to staff and administration regarding accounting issues and related financial activities for

  the purpose of conveying pertinent information regarding the organizations financial operations and ensuring compliance with

  established policies, practices and regulatory requirements.

• Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions on issues that relate to financial operations for the purpose of providing direction

  and/or making decisions for the District.

• Reconciles fiscal information and account balances for the purpose of verifying accuracy of information, maintaining accurate balances and complying with accounting practices.

• Researches a wide variety of financial and administrative topics for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations that impact the organizations operations.

• Responds to inquiries from a wide variety of internal and external sources (e.g. staff, insurance companies, government agencies,etc.) for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or appropriate referrals.

• Supervises all accounting functions for the District and schools (e.g. payroll, accounts payable, school finance, etc.) for the purpose

  of ensuring that processes are completed timely, scheduled appropriately and accurately prepared.

• Trains department and school staff regarding proper accounting practices for the purpose of ensuring compliance with fund accounting and generally accepted accounting principles.

• Validates appropriate payroll allocations between programs for all personnel for the purpose of ensuring that funds are utilized according to adopted and mandated guidelines.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Miniumum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

operating standard office equipment using pertinent software applications; performing accounting procedures; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: principles of accounting and auditing; general governmental accounting practices; standard office practices and procedures; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: analyzing a variety of financial and statistical information; working under time constraints; communicating effectively with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; effective supervision and sound decision-making ability; and working with detailed information.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: Working under limited supervision using standarized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a department, large work unit, and/or across several small work units; and supervising the use of funds for multiple departments.  Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.  There is a continual opportunity to impact the organizaiton's services. 

The usual and cusomtary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifiting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.