District Accountant

JobID:

10788

Position Type:

Coordinator, Supervisor, Specialist/Supervisor Date Posted:

3/23/2026

Location:

Central Services Building District Accountant Central Services Building Thank you for your interest in Stillwater Area Public Schools! The Stillwater Area Public School District has a long and proud tradition of high expectations, high standards and outstanding achievement. Our schools are safe and welcoming places where students receive personal attention from adults who care about them. Helping students learn and grow is a big job, and it takes hundreds of dedicated and caring staff to make it happen. We're proud of our incredible staff working on behalf of over 8,000 students every day. Our roles may vary, but one thing is the same – our shared passion to have a meaningful impact on the lives of students in the community we love. It's why people join our team and it's why they stay here.

Job Title:

District Accountant Job Summary:

Serves as a key accounting and financial support resource for the district, maintaining in a current status the records of cash, accounts receivable, payable, disbursements, and the general ledger for all funds on an accrual basis for the entire district. Provide service to district staff regarding accounting and budgetary inquiries. Timeline - Stillwater Area Public Schools are currently seeking a 1.0 FTE District Accountant at the Central Services Building.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent field Three years of accounting experience Knowledge and experience in public accounting and computerized application systems (Windows, Microsoft Office, Excel). K-12 experience preferred

Diversity:

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Stillwater Area Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Stillwater Area Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

Salary/Wage Information:

The salary range for this position is $68,232 to $86,648 based on Level VIII (C41) of the current Coordinators, Supervisors and Specialists Terms and Conditions. Duties & Responsibilities Ensure accurate transfer/recording of data to the financial system. Maintain all district bank accounts in a current and accurately reconciled condition. Maintain district chart of accounts so that UFARS and GAAP are met. Assist Supervisor of Finance in all aspects of year-end accounting processes and audit. Ensure accurate recording of all revenue and expenditure transactions of the district. Assist in development and monitoring of the district's revenue and expenditure budget. Provide technical assistance and advice in the use of the financial system. Assist with costing scenarios for negotiated agreements. Aid in completion of required state/federal reports. Respond to questions from district staff relating to financial transactions, reports, or accounting functions. Assist in maintaining access/updates within the finance system. Prepare reports for the school board. Assist the Supervisor of Finance and Chief Financial Officer as requested. Provide training to sites and departments as necessary. May serve on district committees as assigned. Perform other job-related duties as requested or assigned. Skills & Abilities Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff at all levels. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to elicit cooperation and collaboration with site staff throughout the district. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with continually changing deadlines and requests from a variety of sources. Comprehensive knowledge of programs and understanding of expected outcomes. Ability to handle multiple and changing priorities with demonstrated attention to detail and deadlines. Excellent time management, planning, organizing, and oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of and experience in use of Fund Accounting. Knowledge of UFARS. Knowledge of applicable state/federal regulations and GAAP. High tolerance for stress and the ability to sequence tasks. Demonstrated accuracy. Highly developed technology skills, specifically with Microsoft Office Suite and Excel. Knowledge/ability to work in a team environment. Ability to interpret data. Ability to understand and communicate regulations.

Application Procedure:

Apply online Address Application Materials to: Makenzie Christianson, Supervisor of Finance