Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

To provide accounting services and technical support to local school bookkeepers and the central office finance department to insure efficient and effective management of financial affairs of the school system.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (Accounting preferred). Three years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field. Complete the Alabama Association School Business Official's program for Chief School Financial Officers, Accountants, and Local School Bookkeepers within three years. Comply with AASBO certificate program continuing education requirements. Starting salary may be higher based on advanced degree, certification, and experience.

• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Ability to communicate orally, polite and respectful to others. Able to check and proofread documents for accuracy as well as proficiency in technology and computer programs.
• Moderate lifting, stooping and kneeling are required. Extended amounts of time at the computer and keyboard is expected.
• Works with little supervision, makes timely completion of office projects and adapts to changing priorities.

Keeps all Human Resource, Substitute and System related information confidential. Ability to organize and maintain accurate records.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Regular and punctual attendance required; full compliance with TCSS leave policies. 2. Maintain confidentiality of personnel information. 3. Ability to work with little supervision and able to adapt to changing priorities. 4. Assist bookkeeping employees including, local school bookkeepers, with matters related to payroll, insurance, audit preparation, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and financial reports. 5. Maintain appropriate general ledgers of fund accounting at the Central Office, verify computer print-outs, and balance such accounts as required. 6. Reconcile all bank accounts monthly with the assistance from various bookkeepers. 7. Reconcile and monitor all Central Office Certificates of Deposits. 8. Assist in the preparation of monthly and end-of-year financial statements and annual school budgets. 9. Work, as needed, with the State Examiners on the system-wide audit to include local schools. 10. Prepare local, state and federal reports as required for reimbursement or other purposes. 11. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax reports for the district. 12. Post the monthly reports required by State law on the Board's website. 13. Perform internal control audits to ensure that local schools comply with audit procedures and Board policies. 14. Prepares and files quarterly Alabama Medicaid Administrative expenditure certification. 15. Assist the Human Resource Department with retirements. 16. Prepares and processes W2s and 1099s as required by the IRS and Social Security Administration. 17. Performs the usual office routines and practices of a business office. 18. Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor. 12-month contract. Please include your resume, three professional references, and a unofficial transcripts. This position is open until April 20, 2026.

Pay:

From $65,900.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person