Accountant
About the Role
This position serves as an essential accounting professional for a government entity. Reporting to Financial Services management, the Accountant handles district-wide bookkeeping, financial data analysis, and accounting operations across various funds, including the general fund, federal grants, and accounts.
Operating on-site at the District Office, this full-time role combines core technical accounting, such as accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and journal entries, with customer service, providing guidance and system training to staff and department administrators.
Key Responsibilities
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Accounts Payable & Procurement: Process vendor invoices, reconcile district purchasing card statements, review requisitions, and support public bidding and contracting procedures in compliance with procurement rules.
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Cash Management & Reconciliations: Perform daily bank deposits, monitor cash flow, execute transfers, reconcile bank accounts to the general ledger, and manage unclaimed property reporting.
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General Ledger & Financial Reporting: Classify revenue and expenditures, prepare month-end reconciliations, post journal entries, and assist with chart of accounts maintenance.
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Grant & Special Fund Accounting: Monitor student activity, food service, and athletic funds; track special revenue expenditures; and assist with grant fiscal reporting and audit documentation.
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Fixed Assets & Inventory: Maintain district fixed asset schedules, track capital expenditure reports, and update district inventory records.
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District Support & Training: Assist and train school personnel on financial software systems, troubleshoot accounting inquiries, coordinate district travel reimbursements, and support annual budget preparation.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, business, or data analysis.
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Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial data analysis.
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Proficiency with integrated financial software systems, spreadsheet modeling, and office technology.
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Ability to pass and maintain Oregon Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Check clearance.
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Coursework or background in governmental and fund accounting standards (GASB).
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Prior accounting experience within a school district, municipal government, or federal grant-funded environment.