Grants Pass School District No. 7 is now accepting applications for the following confidential position in the Administration Office:
DISTRICT ACCOUNTANT
Full Time Position/12 Month (260 days per year)
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsible for all district accounting functions, including but not limited to general ledger, journal entries, cash receipts, and cash management. Monitors accounting functions to insure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Prepares for the fiscal year-end financial audit. Pays debt service. Responsible for grant reimbursements and reporting. Conducts special financial studies, prepare reports, and performs other projects as assigned. Report to the Director of Finance.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure that all accounting tasks are completed accurately and on time;
• Prepare financial reports, including monthly report submitted to the Director of Finance;
• Perform district’s cash management activities; make appropriate transfers of funds to and from the state investment pool.
• Prepare cash flow analyses; Prepare bank reconciliations;
• Conduct general ledger analysis; review for accuracy;
• Make accurate journal entries;
• Account for federal and state grant funds;
• Perform special projects assigned by the Director of Finance, i.e. financial data for budget preparation, estimates of ending fund balance for all funds;
• Prepare for the fiscal year-end financial audit; work directly with outside auditors throughout the process;
• Provide and maintain adequate controls and safeguards over district assets;
• Establish, revise controls and accounting procedures for new and ongoing programs;
• Monitor and control daily cash flows;
• Track and report on district credit cards;
• Key Accounts Payable batch and print checks;
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of budgeting and accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent General Ledger Accounting experience of at least five years preferred;
• Knowledge of legal and reporting requirements of school district financial and attendance accounting and state/school district accounting and financial relationships;
• Five years of responsible school accounting office experience or equivalent, including accounting knowledge of general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and state and federal taxes and reports preferred;
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports; and read and understand financial records and reports, technical and legal matters;
• Leadership style that is collaborative and builds a culture of customer service and professionalism;
• Ability to provide excellent customer service;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to develop and communicate complex financial information for a variety of users.
• Ability to devise new forms and establish procedures for record-keeping in accordance with generally accepted principles of accounting;
• Ability to apply policies judiciously and follow oral and written instructions carefully;
• Ability to maintain cooperative and courteous relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Proficient in Excel.
• Experience with Tyler Technologies is preferred.
SALARY RANGE: $70,659-$97,570
Application materials will be accepted online until position is filled here https://grantspass.schoolspring.com/
Phone: 541-474-5700 Email: iamble@grantspass.k12.or.us
Grants Pass School District 7 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
The Grants Pass School District No. 7 will provide reasonable accommodation for the application and interview process upon request and required in accordance with the Americans with disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact the Director of Personnel at 474-5700 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Relay at 1-800-735-2900.
Funding for all positions for the 2025-2026 school year is subject to state funding.
