Work Calendar: 242

FTE: 1.0 (40 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Contract

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Designated Administrator

Salary Range: $48,467 - $65,447

Salary Schedule/Lane: 38/U

Benefits: Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 02/03/2025

Priority Screen Date: 01/08/2025

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Positions Open Until Filled

This recruitment is for 2 Accountant I positions. 1 position for the Finance Department and 1 position for the Salt Lake Education Foundation (SLEF). The search committee will consider applicants for both positions. Should applicants prefer one option over the other, they should upload a cover letter with their application materials to indicate their preference to the search committee.

JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant I perform a variety of financial activities including process, record, update, and reconcile fiscal information; provide instructions, recommendations, and accounting support to other personnel; and analyze expenditures against budget. In this role, one will need exceptional communication skills while interacting with internal and external parties to provide guidance, and procedural details, and ensure compliance with a variety of accounting practices.

Department Overview – Finance Department - Business Administration

The Accountant I position reports to the Director of Finance. The Finance Department is responsible for managing the financial operations of the school district. This includes establishing and maintaining the accounting system, ensuring accurate financial reporting by preparing and maintaining financial records and reports, and overseeing the preparation of budgets for all funds. The department also manages payroll, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations, and handles purchasing to ensure the procurement of goods and services. Additionally, the Finance Department oversees cash management, including investments and debt services, to maintain financial stability within the district.

Department Overview – Salt Lake Education Foundation (SLEF)

The Accountant I for the Salt Lake Education Foundation (SLEF) reports to the SLEF Director and works closely with the Finance Committee Chair. This position is vital in the day-to-day financial functions and operations and performs various financial activities to support the Foundation and its Board of Directors. The Accountant I will monitor budget progress and changes, process, record, update, and reconcile fiscal information; provide financial input, analyze data, and identify trends to optimize strategic planning and produce financial models. This position will create a variety of written materials from financial statements, committee documents, and board reports.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.  Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a job-related area, or an Associate’s degree combined with four (4) years of full-time direct job-related work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree
2. Intermediate experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, etc.) and experience using data-based software
3. One (1) year of standard bookkeeping experience
4. One (1) year of bank and general ledger account reconciliation experience
5. Speak, read, write, present professionally, analyze, understand, and interpret written and verbal communications in English
6. Valid Utah Driver’s License, evidence of insurance and access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to different district locations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have.  Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

1. Previous experience working for a school district or other public entity
2. Previous experience using Business Plus and student activity software
3. Experience with nonprofit Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software (e.g. Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and Financial Edge NXT) to support Salt Lake Education Foundation (SLEF)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work with limited supervision to analyze fiscal data (e.g., contracts, reports, etc.) to determine the feasibility of service within budget parameters and make recommendations
2. Coordinate with other staff (e.g., treasurers, teachers, banks, administration, etc.) to ensure accurate and efficient operations within the department and between the department and other stakeholders
3. Inform personnel regarding a variety of procedures and program requirements to provide necessary information for completing transactions, taking appropriate actions, and complying with established fiscal guidelines and internal controls
4. Maintain a wide variety of documents, files, and records (e.g., fixed assets data entry, bank account reconciliation, etc.) to provide an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance
5. Monitor account balances and related financial activity (e.g., district bank accounts, student activity funds, etc.) to ensure compliance with district accounting policies and procedures
6. Participate in meetings (e.g., workshops, staff meetings, seminars, etc.) to convey and gather information required to perform essential functions
7. Prepare written materials (e.g., inventory control, bank statements board reports, tax returns, etc.) to document activities, provide written references, convey information, and comply with financial, legal and administrative requirements
8. Process fiscal information (e.g., bank statement audits, inventory control assets, fixed asset management, etc.) to update information and implement actions in compliance with accounting standards and district requirements
9. Provide technical support for school accounting programs to ensure proper accounting methods are used in compliance with accounting standards and district requirements
10. Reconcile cash and account balances as assigned (e.g., district bank accounts, student activity funds., etc.) to maintain accurate balances and comply with accounting practices
11. Research discrepancies of financial information and documentation (e.g., purchase orders, invoices, etc.) to ensure accuracy and adhere to procedures prior to processing for action
12. Use of private vehicle to travel between varied district locations to carry out essential functions of the position, with mileage reimbursed according to district and business reimbursement rates
13. Assist other personnel as may be required and perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective function of the work unit
14. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require the following physical demands:  some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.  This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy office environment.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities.  To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services – Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340 You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.