Accountant

UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Accountant
Department: Business Department (Central Administration Office)
Reports to: Controller
FLSA Status: Exempt � Administrative Support Personnel
Schedule: Full-Time, 12 Months

MISSION STATEMENT:
The Upper Moreland Township School District is an educational institution working in partnership with the community to provide all students with educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits of mind necessary for excellence and success as critical thinkers, as caring and confident individuals, and as contributing members of society. The District reflects the shared values of a diverse community of stakeholders and focuses on student success socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Students of the Upper Moreland Township School District will be provided with the foundation and skills necessary to excel in the exciting, complex, and interdependent world in which they live.

SUMMARY:
Supports the Controller in overseeing accounting, auditing, purchasing and other business office functions to ensure accurate reporting and appropriate internal controls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
(Other appropriate duties may be assigned.)

• Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end and year-end closing entries.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts.
• Assist with cash management and cash flow forecasting.
• Assists with annual audit schedules and ACFR preparation.
• Prepare PDE and other governmental financial reports.
• Prepare monthly financial and budget reports.
• Assists with financial reporting for federal, state, and local grants.
• Recommend improvements to accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Provide backup support for Business Office functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Governmental or school district accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.
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• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Upper Moreland Township School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district.