Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 · 1 week ago
Staff Accountant
Frackville, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSchuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 is seeking a Staff Accountant to assist in overseeing the business office operations and general accounting functions. The role involves budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
EdTechEducationProfessional Services
Hiring Manager
Kristina Frantz M.S. Ed.
Responsibilities
Assist the Business Manager in overseeing the business office operation and assume the general accounting functions of the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center according to the Pennsylvania Public School Accounting Code and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Create budgets and continuously project and monitor the Lifelong Learning Center expenditures and revenues in relation to Federal and State grant fundings and alert the Business Manager of any potential financial shortfall, well in advance of a shortfall actually occurring, so that appropriate measures may be implemented, complete all monthly, quarterly and year end reporting in accordance with grant requirements
Develop, maintain, and supervise Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center financial records. Interpret and implement accounting procedures to ensure the proper management of the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center budgets so that they are in conformance with the Pennsylvania School Code, Pennsylvania School Accounting System, Pennsylvania Department of Education guidelines, Intermediate Unit Board Policy, and regulations and guidelines of other funding agencies
Assist the Business Manager in short range and long range financial planning of the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center programs. Advise program directors and others who assist in the budget building process of their roles in short range and long range financial planning
Complete quarterly and year-end sales tax payments to Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Verify accuracy of invoices as related to the ESS substitute teachers
Maintain open lines of communication with various state agency personnel (i.e., Pennsylvania Department of Education, Comptroller’s Office, Department of the Auditor General, etc.)
Oversee Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center transportation subsidy program, complete quarterly and yearly reports to be submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education
Prepare for, participate in, and respond to all matters with local, state, and federal auditors before, during, and after audits relating to the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center programs
Prepare audit workpapers, financial statements in accordance with GASB 34 and GASB 45, fixed asset schedules, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for Schuylkill Intermediate Unit, Schuylkill Technology Center, and Schuylkill County School Employees Health & Welfare Trust
Assist the Business Manager in overseeing daily operation of Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center program business affairs
Oversee Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center program payroll functions. Reviewing quarterly reports and end-of-year reports. Oversee procedures for the payment of payroll deductions and reconciles payroll liabilities/expenses
Oversee Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center food service program fund accounting functions. Review and reconcile general ledger, revenue, expenditure reports and all bills for payment prior to data entry process to insure proper fund accounts are being used
Oversee and perform the proper recording of transactions in the financial information system (FIS)
Assure that records are consistent with local, state, and federal auditing requirements
Assure accurate and timely submission of all quarterly and final grant expenditure reports
Assist Business Manager with the timely submission of Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center annual financial reports (AFR) as required by GASB 34
Qualification
Required
Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field of study (Bachelor's preferred). Accounting experience is required
Knowledge of Fund Accounting, Single Audit Procedures, and Annual Financial Reporting
Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
Experience using CSIU Financial Information System (FIS) fund accounting software would be helpful, though training can be provided
Knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, bidding/procurement, food service, and transportation operations desired
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, memos, and workplace policies
Ability to analyze, interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, procedures, and governmental regulations
Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports
Ability to write professional correspondence and business reports
Ability to speak effectively, present formal information, and respond to questions/complaints
Mathematical abilities including applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, etc
Ability to apply financial concepts such as budgeting, projections, reconciliations, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, trial balances, etc
Problem-solving. Organizational agility. Multi-tasking. Performance and ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Maintain confidentiality
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29
Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 is an educational service agency that offers educational & carrer planning and student progression programs.
Founded in 1971
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase