Data Accountant/School Business Office Coordinator

Position Type:

Secretarial/Clerical/Bookkeeper Date Posted:

5/11/2026

Location:

District Office Anticipated Start Date:

06/15/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled TITLE:

DATA ACCOUNTANT QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma. College degree in accounting, finance area preferred Equivalent combination of education and training considered. 3-5 years experience in accounting or bookkeeping. Special accounting/bookkeeping courses desired. Extensive computer skills.

REPORTS TO

ASSISTANT

SUPERINTENDENT FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE JOB GOAL

Responsible for implementing the data processing policies of the district including a schedule of all activities to affect maximum usage of the data processing equipment.

Performance Responsibilities:

Records all miscellaneous transactions of monies received; moves and forwards all cash flows from investment to accounts; reconciles all district bank accounts; Coordinates and maintains a complete and systematic set of data files pertaining to financial transactions and accounts of the district; Serves as Data Accountant for the district business office, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable/receivable; Maintains audit trail for all general ledger; audits entries for auditor year-end closing; Maintains district grant accounts, maintenance and support; provides district grant folders for year-end audits and state audits; Generates various reports necessary for the financial business of the district; Completes expenditure reports for submission to the State Board of Education Assists in the preparation of reimbursement claims and assists with grant proposals when required; Completes yearly reporting for MOE, Excess Cost, ASA, EIS salary, I-Star special education personnel and quarterly reports for Medicaid Outreach reimbursement; Assists with annual budget and completes budget transfers as needed; Assists with payroll audits by

TRS & IMRF

; Reconciles canceled payroll and accounts payable checks with bank statements and verifies statement balance; Monitors financial data detail; does journal entries, account adjustments and etc. for corrections as needed; Assists the Board of Education Treasurer in preparing the monthly Treasurer's reports; Assists with ACA reporting and Health Care questions; Processes documents and materials for financial institution, SinglePoint and credit/debit card institution; Serves as backup to Payroll & Accounts Payable; Performs other related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Twelve Months (260/261 Days) Classified position with salary and hours to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions established by the Board of Education.

SALARY RANGE

Per Board Approval in the range of $70,000 - $80,000 with Rolling Interviews This job description has been reviewed in accordance with the Factor Evaluation System and the Americans with Disabilities Act.