District Accountant

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Join our team as a District Accountant!


Home to more than 1600 students, the Pelham School District is comprised of three schools serving Pre-K through 12th grade students. In Pelham we provide a supportive learning environment, a wide variety of extracurricular clubs, activities and sports. Our students and teams are #pelhamproud! Supported by Administrative and professional teams, successful candidates will help support our District goals which are to make Pelham one of the best places to work and having an excellent culture and belonging within our workplace.


About the Position:

The District Accountant is responsible for the accounting tasks for the
District including accounts payable, accounts receivable, Federal funds
reporting, oversight of payroll accounting and student activity account
entries, and other duties as assigned by the Business Administrator.


Qualifications:

Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration,

college degree preferred.
Three (3) years accounting experience.
Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required
by law. (RSA 189:13-a)
Pre-Employment Medical Examination signed by Licensed Physician
indicating that the employee is medically capable of performing
designated assignment. (RSA 200:36 and 275:3)


Essential Duties:
a. Maintain a complete and systematic set of records for all financial transactions of the
District and Federal, State, and local grant funds that meet generally accepted
accounting standards.
b. Maintain a chart of accounts for the accounting system in conformance with NH DOE
requirements.
c. Bill accounts receivable and maintain accounts receivable file, and supervise the billing
of tuition students.
d. Review and process purchase requisitions and work orders for proper assignment of
fund and ledger charges, and budgetary controls.
e. Manage District purchasing system including vendor file maintenance, requisition and
purchase order processing, invoice processing and accounts payables, and vendor
communications.
f. Prepare bi-weekly manifests for A/P processing.

g. Federal, State and Local projects management, compliance, and reporting.
h. Reconciliation of all cash accounts within the software and with the District Treasurer.
i. Oversight of all student activity accounts in each school.
j. Prepare and post adjusting and closing entries on a monthly, quarterly, and year end
basis, including revenues for all accounting entities.
k. Year-end processing, 1099’s, prepare for annual audit assist auditors.
l. Verify the accuracy of payroll interface transactions.
m. Monthly verification and submittal of Food Service reimbursement from the DOE.
n. Prepare analysis and projections of accounts as required by the Business Administrator.
o. Assist Business Administrator in the preparation of budgets and financial reports.
p. Maintain a familiarization of the procedures followed by the Accounts Payable,
Purchasing, Payroll, and Human Resources.
q. Backup responsibilities for payroll coordinator.
r. Assist staff with accounting and purchasing related questions.
s. Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the
Business Administrator.


Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
a. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Google, eFinancePLUS software applications
(Powerschool ERP).
b. Knowledge of SAU policies and procedures. Ability to maintain administrative, fiscal,
and general records.
c. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, and federal and state grants
accounting and reporting requirements.
d. Skills in oral and written communication, operating office equipment, working with the
public and school staff.
e. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
f. Able to work independently, solve problems, and recommend solutions.


Maintain the highest standards of professionalism:
a. Demonstrate positive work habits by showing initiative, cooperation, dependability,
efficiency, and productivity.
b. Follow the guidelines of confidentiality as established by the school district.
c. Attend and participate in relevant training sessions, meetings, and professional growth
activities as requested/required.
d. Perform in a professional manner when interacting with students, parents, faculty,
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