Accountant - Big Lake Schools

Accountant - Big Lake Schools Big Lake Schools is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative accountant to join our Finance Department. This role is instrumental in assisting with fiscal reporting, budget preparation, and financial projections, as well as coordinating the department’s day-to-day workflow. Position Type: Support Staff District Wide/ Accountant Date Posted: 7/6/2026 Location: District Wide Date Available: 08/01/2026 Closing Date: 07/26/2026 Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions Cash Management: Review, code, and process all cash receipts. Reconcile bank statements to the general ledger cash accounts monthly. Cash Flow Monitoring: Monitor district cash assets and flow for payroll and accounts payable; ensure bank balances are adequate to meet daily obligations and initiate wire transfers as required. Journal Entries & Adjustments: Process journal entries by researching errors, making adjustments, and determining necessary corrections. Credit Card & P-Card Administration: Reconcile and review monthly credit card transactions. Approve, reconcile, and review vouchers for District P-Card transactions monthly. Fixed Assets: Prepare and maintain the district’s fixed assets records in a timely manner, including construction in process. Monitor and prepare bond draws when applicable. Budgeting, Reporting & Compliance Financial Reporting: Prepare and run end-of-month reports for administrators (directors, principals, etc.) and various local, county, state, and federal agencies. Budget Maintenance: Maintain and update the District’s annual staffing budget. Balance general ledger accounts for payroll withholdings. Account Review: Review revenue and expenditure accounts, purchase orders, and payments for proper coding, budgetary authorization, administrative approval, and alignment with district objectives. Compliance: Ensure the District’s reporting system complies with State of Minnesota UFARS requirements, GASB, and other regulatory guidelines. Data Modeling: Prepare actuarial data and negotiation models for all district employment groups. Audit, Grants & Special Programs Audit Assistance: Support the annual external audit process by preparing year-end reconciliations, schedules, and providing necessary supporting documentation. Grants & Billing: Prepare miscellaneous billings and execute quarterly grant draws as required. Food Service Operations: Process and submit monthly Food Service meal claims. Review free/reduced meal applications for eligibility, and audit supporting documentation from the Food Service Management Company. Departmental Support Internal Support: Answer inquiries on coding and account balances for individual departments, and prepare custom balance reports upon request. Payroll Backup: Serve as the designated backup for the Payroll Specialist. Perform bi-monthly audits of payroll records to verify accuracy and compliance. Other Duties: Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned. Qualifications Education & Experience Required: Equivalent education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the role. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. Experience: 3–5 years of prior related work experience, preferably in a public school or governmental setting. Certifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred, but not required. Salary & Benefits This position is a C non-affiliated position with a range of $74,000 to $100,000. Benefits are linked here. Big Lake Schools is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Big Lake Public Schools #727