Loudoun County Public Schools · 4 hours ago
Accountant (Accounting)
Ashburn, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$69K/yr - $89K/yr
2+ years expLoudoun County Public Schools is seeking an Accountant to handle professional accounting work within their established financial system. The role involves maintaining complex accounting records and preparing a variety of financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Prepares monthly, year-end projections of disbursements and resulting balances for salary, social security, retirement, and group life and health insurance accounts; determines variances by conferring with personnel staff and account managers
Maintains financial records, submits reimbursement requests to the State, and projects carry-over balances for programs
Uses financial software to prepare monthly statements, which include projections for expenditure accounts; presents and discusses the status of accounts with account managers
Maintains fixed asset records and reconciles financial records to actual assets on hand
Reconciles and posts bi-weekly payroll data to the financial system
Assists with preparing projections of expenditures
Provides counsel to LCPS staff on base budgets and fiscal areas
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in accounting, finance or related field
Knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and the practical application
Ability to prepare complex accounting reports; analyze and evaluate accounting concerns; to produce data and recommend improved procedures
Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
Preferred
Previous exposure to the public-school system sector with knowledge of school financing and accounting procedures
Two years of experience with payroll/Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS)/Oracle
Advanced knowledge with Excel
Knowledge of VRS
Company
Loudoun County Public Schools
The mission of LCPS is to empower all students to make meaningful contributions to the world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sharon Willoughby
Chief Financial Officer
Ashley Ellis, Ed.D
Chief Academic Officer
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