Staff Accountant
On-siteEast Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and post journal entries for payroll, accruals, receipts, and reconciliations while managing student activity funds accounting, reporting, and oversight. Assist with annual financial audits by providing documentation, reports, and analyses to outside auditing firms. Support budget entry and analyses, perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations, and prepare school department bank reconciliation statements. Troubleshoot financial software, manage general ledger account coding, and oversee federal, state, and local grants. Act independently with minimal daily direction to ensure efficient business operations under the direction of the Director of Finance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field
- One (1) to three (3) years' experience with municipal, non-profit, and/or fund accounting
- Working knowledge of district and school rules, state and federal regulations, and policies applicable to area of assignment
- Ability to work effectively with district personnel, administrators, staff, parents, outside agencies, other school districts, and the community in a confidential manner
- Must be highly detailed and organized
- Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
- Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Government accounting software experience
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Infinite Visions accounting software
- Experience working with the RI Department of Education's Uniform Chart of Accounts (UCOA)
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