Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantIn compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is: $70,899 to $106,348. Salaries for internal applicants will be based on union negotiated calculations. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance.East Orange School District, East Orange, New JerseyResponsibilities:1) Provide general accounting support to all schools and departments; assisting with any and/or all budget preparation, school-based transfers, account code issues, etc.2) Responsible for the preparation of the end of year expenditure reports for audit for all schools and departments3) Review monthly budget reports and prepares necessary adjustments and corrective entries4) Analyze, review and maintain general ledger accounts for all schools and departments5) Prepare interim/year end reports for audit and external agencies6) Maintain ongoing review of all internal controls as they relate to assigned duties7) Prepares all necessary financial statements associated with the above duties8) Prepare monthly budget reports9) Assists with budget/forecast preparation10) Assists the auditors to review and respond to audit recommendations11) Assures accuracy of the payroll disbursements journals, and reviews payroll accounts for GAAP codes assigned12) Reviews monthly Board Agenda to ensure accurate payroll changes13) Review all posting requests and personnel actions for all grants14) Prepare the Reimbursement to the State of New Jersey for Pensions and Social Security (for federally funded programs)15) Charge Fund 15 (School Based Budgets) for the federally funded portion from Special Revenue and the General Fund16) Verify the expenditures and enter the Nonpublic Project Completion Reports for all Nonpublic grants and Nonpublic Auxiliary & Handicapped Services into NJ Homeroom17) Oversees and certify food service and aftercare snack reimbursements18) Audit student activity and petty cash accounts. Routinely conduct examinations of all financial records to ensure compliance19) Performs any and all such other duties as assigned by the School Business Administrator and/or DesigneeJob Description: Senior AccountantQualifications:1) Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university preferred; CPA preferred2) Have managerial experience in accounting and state/federal reporting3) Evidence of the ability and/or on-the-job training in the areas of responsibility4) Demonstrate the ability to use computers for word processing, data management and analyses.5) Knowledge of fund/governmental accounting6) Knowledge of accounting principles, best practices and methods7) Evidence of 3-5 years of satisfactory experience in areas, which would indicate the ability to perform, listed duties8) Demonstrated ability to perform all responsibilities listed in job description in a satisfactory manner9) Evidence of satisfactory interpersonal skills10) Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative11) Alternatives to the above qualifications may be substituted as deemed appropriate by the Board of Education12) Required criminal history background check and eligibility to work in the United States13) All applicants must meet NJ Residency requirements as per "New Jersey First Act,", N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70)14) Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Abilities and Working Conditions of Continued Employment:The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment listed in this section are representative but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment, which may be required of this position.The East Orange School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodations to contact the Division of Labor Relations and Employment Services.Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periodsHearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditionsSpeech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephoneUpper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arm to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise and lower headStrength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects, which weigh as much as 5 pounds on a frequent basisEnvironmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoorsMental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment and the ability to process information quickly, learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile, and coordinate information and recordsApplication Procedure: Qualified applicants are invited to file applications and credentials via ApplitrackSelection Procedure: Review of credentials filed with the Superintendent of Schools, An oral interview to determine an applicant's personal qualifications and aptitude for the position, as requiredTerm of Employment: Twelve-month work yearSalary Range: Unaffiliated/Confidential salary to be determinedBoard Approval Date: Rev. 8/17/2022