Accountant

Get to Know Us: 

Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility.

RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra-curricular activities, resources and specialized programs.

RGSD is home to 12 schools, which serve approximately 4,900 students. Committed to providing excellent programs from early childhood education through high school.

Culture: 

RGSD is dedicated to regaining full accreditation under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Riverview Gardens is currently working in collaboration with educational institutions and community partners to support the needs of children. 

Interested candidates should have a heart for educating and a willingness to collaborate to help achieve and maintain educational excellence. Ideal candidates are willing to advocate for scholars and educational equity. Join our Ramily! 

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Summary:

The Accountant is responsible for technical accounting functions to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls within the school district. This position plays a key role in month-end and year-end close, audit coordination, grant and fund accounting, and serves as a technical accounting resource for the Finance Department.

The Accountant works closely with payroll, accounts payable, human resources, and program administrators to ensure district financial activity is properly recorded in accordance with state accounting manuals, GASB standards, and board policy. Will report to the Business Manager and the Chief Financial Officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Assist in maintaining and reconcile general ledger accounts across all district funds (General, Special Revenue, Capital Projects, Debt Service, Enterprise, and Fiduciary funds).
• Assist in preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal management and external stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of the Annual Secretary of the Board (ASBR) and other state-required financial submissions.
• Assist to ensure compliance with applicable GASB standards (e.g., leases, pensions, OPEB, fund balance reporting).

Budget & Expenditure Monitoring

• Monitor expenditures and revenues against approved budgets; identify variances and trends.
• Assist in budget development, amendments, and forecasting processes.
• Review account coding to ensure proper use of fund, function, and object codes.

Grant & Restricted Fund Accounting

• Track and reconcile federal, state, and local grants, including reimbursable grants.
• Assist in ensuring grant expenditures are allowable, properly documented, and aligned with approved budgets.
• Prepare grant drawdowns, reimbursement requests, and required financial reports.
• Support single audit preparation and respond to grant-related audit inquiries.

Audit & Compliance

• Assist external auditors during annual financial and compliance audits.
• Prepare audit schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in implementing audit recommendations and strengthening internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with state statutes, board policies, and grant requirements.

Cash, Receivables & Payables Oversight

• Review and reconcile cash accounts, investments, and bank statements.
• Support oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting functions.
• Assist with property tax revenue tracking, state aid receivables, and interfund transfers.

Systems, Controls & Process Improvement

• Assist with implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the district’s financial ERP system.
• Develop and document accounting procedures and standard operating processes (SOPs).
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a mentor and technical resource to other staff members.
• Collaborate with principals, department leaders, and program managers on financial matters
• Other Duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of governmental and fund accounting principles.
• Familiarity with school finance, grant accounting, and public-sector compliance.
• Working knowledge of GASB standards and state education accounting manuals.
• Proficiency in financial systems and Excel (pivot tables, reconciliations, analysis).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication of complex financial information clearly to non-finance staff.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a governmental or educational setting.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration.
• Requires knowledge of a discipline such as accounting/business, economics
• Experience in a public-school district or other governmental entity.
• Experience with financial ERP systems (e.g., Munis, Keystone, etc.)
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Ability to interpret written and verbal instructions
• Ability to effectively work with others

Working Conditions

• Office environment with standard business hours.
• Periodic extended hours during audits, budget development, and year-end close.

Physical Demands 

• Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects.
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet.
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups.
• Requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and is generally a hazard free environment.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
• Office environment with standard business hours.
• Periodic extended hours during audits, budget development, and year-end close

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

12 Months:

Compensation is based on education and experience.