Frederick County Public Schools · 1 day ago
Junior Accountant
Frederick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
5+ years expFrederick County Public Schools is seeking a Junior Accountant to support their financial team. The role involves providing a variety of accounting tasks, ensuring compliance with regulations, and assisting in financial reporting and payroll functions.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Coordinates the preparation of specified reports
Prepares reports both periodic and special
Ensures that financial transactions comply with FCPS policies and regulations
Performs related financial and payroll transactions, analysis, and reporting functions
Responsible for the preparation of multiple monthly bank reconciliations for the school system and recording electronic bank transactions (including, transfers, wires, ACHs, interest, etc.)
Monitors and properly accounts for the merchant service account charges. Investigates credit card disputes as needed
Analyzes accounts and prepare monthly journal entries for account maintenance
Reconciles financial and payroll data to maintain accurate account balances
Researches discrepancies of financial and payroll information for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and adherence to established policies, procedures and standard accounting practices
Prepares and posts frequent and periodic transactions and correcting transactions into the financial and HCM system
Accesses and navigates multiple software or website platforms for reporting purposes, including but not limited to, PeopleSoft Finance, PeopleSoft HR, online banking services, school-based accounting software (School Cash), Comptroller of Maryland GAD Online Service Center, and credit card portals
Performs data entry as assigned
Prepares periodic budget to actual detail for the managers (i.e., systemic utility analysis) for management review and decision-making
Assists in year-end close process
Records year-end adjustments in accordance with GAAP and matching principle
Assists auditors and others for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information for audits
Assists Financial Reporting managers compile the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) each year
Properly manages and handles confidential or sensitive information
Provides support to other departmental personnel for the purpose of ensuring efficient processing of data
Assists in the implementation and coordination of accounting systems, fiscal procedures and related matters
Participates in meetings, in-service trainings etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions
Assists in determining the needs and requirements of the department in order to complete the specified goals/objectives of the department
Regular and predictable attendance
Capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without accommodations
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree in Accounting or Business or a combination of experience and training. [Note: Two (2) years of experience in accounting/clerical work may be substituted for the required education. A BS Degree in Accounting or Business or a related subject may be substituted for two years of the required experience.]
Five (5) years of full-time accounting or experience in examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, and records, and reports with a financial background
Knowledge and use of culturally responsive practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with a background in financial electronic data application and analysis, with a strong skillset in Microsoft office suite (Excel)
Proficiency in financial reconciliations and strong ability to analyze financial data
Strong understanding of accounting transactions (debits/credits)
Advanced oral and written communication; ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Excellent collaboration and facilitation skills
Ability to handle confidential and highly sensitive information in a professional manner
Ability to build trust and maintain relationships
Works independently and as part of a team
Strong technology expertise and skills in computerized accounting software
Management and organizational skills that show an ability to prioritize, work under time constraints, and demonstrate flexibility in an environment of multiple tasks and shifting priorities
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as needed
Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
Ability to interact with the public and FCPS staff with significant diplomacy, poise, a positive attitude and spirit of cooperation
Ability to travel, as needed
Regular and predictable attendance
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, be pro-active, and anticipate work demands
Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
Irregular hours during designated times
Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone and in addressing groups
Ability to travel to schools and other local locations, sometimes with little notice
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Ability to spend long hours sitting
Ability to reach with hands and arms
Sufficient manual dexterity to grasp, handle, manipulate, and/or feel objects and use office technology
Sufficient mobility to move about the work area
Sufficient vision to read and comprehend printed materials, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects
Sufficient hearing to hear and comprehend conversations in person and on the telephone, as well as distinguish sounds up to twenty (20) feet
Occasionally climb or balance
Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Occasionally lift fifteen (15) pounds
Preferred
Experience with working in a public school and/or educational environment
Experience with financial accounting software systems
Bilingual skills
Experience with auditors and knowledge of internal controls
Experience in a school or governmental financial system
Demonstrates evidence of continuous professional growth (by means of increased training or responsibility)
Familiarity with the FCPS' policies, goals and programs and working knowledge of the general organization
Familiarity with local, state, and federal current and trending education issues
Working knowledge of the general organization and functions of the major units of FCPS
Working knowledge and experience in PeopleSoft software
Relevant experience
Company
Frederick County Public Schools
Maryland has ranked #1 nationwide by Education Week’s Quality Counts reports for five years in a row.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dr. Kevin Cuppett
Chief Academic Officer
Herman Young
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