Senior Staff Accountant

Terms of Employment: 12-month 
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Scale: AFSCME UB, Grade 20-21
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EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
•    Master’s degree and/or CPA, preferred
•    7+ years’ experience in governmental accounting and financial management with a large, multifaceted organization (preferably school systems), in accounting, payroll, auditing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes, required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with financial reporting and analysis, cash management, and general ledger reconciliations 
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
•    Experience with dynamic ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred)
•    Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities, with strong data analysis acumen, and a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
•    Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
•    Excellent customer service, communication (both written and verbal), and cross-group collaboration skills required
•    Demonstrated knowledge of finance and accounting practices [Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)]

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
•    Manage, prepare, and analyze financial and accounting records to ensure accuracy and compliance with reporting procedures and standards
•    Reviews and prepares journal entries to record financial activity, reclassifications, and corrections to the general ledger
•    Assists with cash management for the school system, including monitoring daily cash balances, collateral levels, preparation of cash receipts, daily cash flow projects, and issuing wires between accounts
•    Prepares bank reconciliations
•    Responsible for developing and maintaining up-to-date accounting policies and procedures, including internal controls
•    Reviews outstanding checks periodically and files annual unclaimed property return to the state 
•    Responsible for the preparation of the annual financial report and for preparing the balance sheet reconciliation to be submitted to MSDE
•    Assists with annual payroll accruals and reversals
•    Responsible for the reconciliation of the payroll subledger to the general ledger
•    Assists with the preparation of AP annual accruals
•    Assists with correspondence related to investment advisors and actuaries 
•    Assists with planning and coordinating quarterly pension committee meeting 
•    Responsible for reconciling monthly pension statements and preparing journal entries to record pension activity
•    Assist with health insurance run-out projections
•    Prepares audit schedules for annual financial audits as assigned and assists with the completion of annual financial reports 
•    Prepares ad-hoc financial and accounting reports with the Oracle ERP system as required
•    Performs other work-related duties as assigned

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations, call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.