Finance Accountant

Senior AccountantThe Senior Accountant is responsible for performing advanced accounting functions in support of Moffat County School District RE-1's financial operations. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with governmental accounting standards, and effective support of payroll and accounts payable processes. The position works closely with the Executive Director of Finance and plays a key role in maintaining fiscal integrity across the District.Salary: $50,000 - $80,000. Actual placement on the salary schedule is based on experience and education.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist in the preparation, analysis, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts and financial statementsEnsure compliance with GAAP, GASB standards, and Colorado Department of Education reporting requirementsAssist in payroll processing, including audits, reconciliations, and reportingSupport Accounts Payable functions, including invoice review, coding, and payment processingMonitor and maintain internal controls over financial transactionsAssist with annual audit preparation and coordination with external auditorsSupport budget development, monitoring, and forecasting activitiesAssist in the preparation of required federal, state, and local financial reportsAnalyze financial data and provide recommendations to leadershipMaintain documentation and ensure audit readiness at all timesProvide guidance and support to accounting, payroll, and AP staffKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; equivalent experience will also be considered. Strong understanding of governmental and fund accounting. Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience (Required). Proficiency in financial software systems and Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.Working ConditionsPrimarily office-based environment. Occasional extended hours during audit, payroll dates or budget cycles. Physical Requirements Ability to sit for extended periods. Occasional lifting of office materials up to 50 lbs.BenefitsBenefits include: PERA retirement, paid time off, and other optional benefit elections. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week as defined by their position are also eligible for the district's health insurance.Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Language SkillsAbility to read and analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.Mathematical SkillsAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Other Skills and AbilitiesAbility to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to run; stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs. The employee must occasionally push items of 100lbs. or more, such as pushing children in a wheelchair. While performing the duties of the job the employee occasionally may visit a child's home. Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for student safety, work output and wellbeing.