Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted:
8/30/2023
Location:
Unit Office
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
05/12/2023
McLean County Unit District No. 5
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Accounting Administrator
Department: Finance
Location: Unit Office
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
FLSA Class: Exempt
SUMMARY
The Accounting Administrator is responsible for maintaining the daily and monthly financial records for the District. This position will be responsible for maintaining and developing processes that ensure accurate and timely posting of accounting transactions, which requires a thorough understanding of double-entry accounting. This position will also train school building office personnel on deposits, journal entries, etc. This position requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
DUTIES
1.Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
2. Reconcile district bank accounts each month.
3. Perform student activity fund audits each semester.
4. Ensure the timely reporting of all daily and monthly financial information.
5. Perform all needed wire transfers.
6. Maintain records of all District journal entries.
7. Train school office personnel on deposits, journal entries, etc.
8. Maintain grant budgets in the accounting system and process reimbursements when necessary.
9. Maintain construction project codes in the accounting system.
10. Work with the Director of Financial Services to ensure a clean and timely financial audit.
11. Maintain district asset database including new additions and disposals.
12. Responsible for performing other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Position requires 3-5 years of accounting experience or accounting degree.
2. High degree of confidentiality required.
3. Skilled with spreadsheets and word processing software.
4. Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with many people is essential.
5. Good keyboarding and organizational skills.
COMPENSATION:
The salary range is $45,000 to $65,000. Fully Board Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision are available.
APPLICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply at unit5.org