Senior Accountant

Warwick Public Schools

Administration Annex - Warwick, Rhode Island This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board, and Warwick Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5942816

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing complex accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and budget monitoring. This position reviews financial transactions for accuracy, assists with year-end closing and annual audits, and provides financial guidance to district departments and schools. The essential duties of the position include without limitation to the following:

Maintain and oversee the district's general ledger, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and properly classified

Prepare and review journal entries, including recurring, adjusting, accrual, and year-end entries

Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations for all district bank accounts, investigate discrepancies and outstanding items

Assist with reconciling Due To/Due From balances to the City's records and investigate and resolve differences in a timely manner

Monitor and maintain the district's chart of accounts in accordance with the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Uniform Chart of Accounts (UCOA)

Ensure financial transactions are properly coded using applicable UCOA account classifications

Assist with reconciling grant expenditures and booking corresponding revenues

Assist with booking of cash receipts through bank accounts and the State of Rhode Island Payment Portal (RIPAY)

Support Controller with budget uploads in general ledger system

Develop and regularly update excel spreadsheets that are used to create valuable reports for the Director of Finance and School Committee

Assist clerks in the district by answering questions that may arise regarding financial information

Assist in the preparation of schedules for the annual fiscal and compliance audits

Support the Director of Finance and Controller with annual audit, generate reports to fulfill audit requests

All other duties assigned by the Executive Director of Finance and the Controller

Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge and understanding of: Fund Accounting

Tyler ERP Munis Software (preferred)

UCOA and UCOA account segments (preferred)

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Proficiency in Google Suite

Thorough knowledge of federal and state accounting laws

Interpersonal & Professional Skills:

High-level interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively with others

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently

Strong work ethic

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems thoroughly and quickly

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

3-5 years of progressive responsibility in a business office or accounting position

Public sector, school district, or municipal finance experience preferred

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required

Master's degree preferred

CPA preferred

APPLICATION

Apply in writing to: Human Resources Office Warwick Public Schools 69 Draper Avenue Warwick, Rhode Island 02889 Jennifer Bertrand

Resume must be submitted by all applicants. Please mention the posting number in your letter of application.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$90,000 to $90,000 Per Year