Accountant

Reports To : Chief Financial Officer or Designee

Reports To : Chief Financial Officer or Designee

Classification / Range : Classified / Range 15

Work Year : 260 days per year

Salary Range : $27.88 $35.58 per hour

Position Purpose

The Accountant performs a full range of complex accounting duties in support of MESDs agency-wide financial operations. Responsibilities include accounts payable accounts receivable cash receipts cash management fixed asset accounting and general ledger maintenance ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and compliant with GAAP GASB and Oregon Budget Law.

This position supports the accuracy transparency and integrity of MESDs financial records by maintaining accounting systems reconciling accounts and preparing reports for internal and external users. The Accountant provides financial information used by management for decision-making but does not perform confidential budget forecasting staffing analysis or labor cost modeling associated with management or bargaining activities.

Nature & Scope

This position is subject to Board policies administrative rules and procedures departmental regulations and applicable state and federal statutes. The position carries no administrative authority or supervisory responsibility but may serve as a technical resource or mentor for accounting support staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Accountant performs a wide range of complex accounting duties independently under general supervision. While assigned duties may focus primarily on one functional areasuch as payables receivables cash management or general ledgerthis position is expected to cross-train and provide support across accounting functions to meet department needs. The work requires judgment analytical ability and attention to detail to ensure compliance with applicable standards laws and regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares monthly and quarterly board financial reports summarizing budget compliance cash balances revenues and expenditures. Analyzes financial data to identify significant variances from prior year or budget expectations and provides factual explanations for review by the Chief Financial Officer or designee.
• Prepare journal entries reconciliations and adjustments for a variety of accounts and funds.
• Review analyze and reconcile financial transactions to ensure compliance with GAAP GASB and MESD policies.
• Maintain and reconcile subsidiary ledgers and general ledger accounts; investigate and correct discrepancies.
• Manage accounts payable accounts receivable and cash receipts processes in compliance with internal controls and audit standards.
• Perform cash management functions including monitoring cash flow reconciling bank accounts preparing deposits and ensuring funds are accurately recorded and safeguarded.
• Support the preparation of agency-level budget documents and financial reports under the direction of Business Services leadership.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset and inventory records as part of district financial reporting.
• Participate in maintaining and updating the chart of accounts and related financial system data within PowerSchool BusinessPLUS ERP.
• Prepare and maintain audit schedules reconciliations and supporting documentation for annual external audits and interim reviews.
• Prepare and distribute monthly quarterly and annual financial reports as assigned.
• Maintain working knowledge of Oregon school finance laws ODE reporting requirements and accounting compliance standards to ensure accurate and lawful financial practices.
• Assist in the development of financial policies procedures and internal controls to support accurate and transparent financial reporting.
• Provide guidance and support to program school and departmental staff on accounting procedures account coding and financial policy compliance.
• Respond to inquiries and provide technical assistance to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
• Participate in and support process improvement initiatives and financial system upgrades.
• Collaborate with the Grant Accounting team to ensure consistency between general and restricted fund accounting practices.
• Represent Business Services in a professional courteous and responsive manner when interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

Collaboration :

Collaborates with the Grant Accounting and Business Services Partner teams to ensure alignment between agency-level accounting records grant financial reporting and program budgets while maintaining clear distinctions between transactional accounting grant compliance and financial analysis functions.

Other Job Functions

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Minimum Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Physical Requirements

Position Classification Note

This is a classified represented non-confidential position focused on agency-wide accounting operations including accounts payable accounts receivable cash management fixed assets and general ledger functions.

It is distinct from :

The Accountant role does not perform grant management post-award compliance functions or confidential fiscal analysis related to bargaining or program staffing.

Collaborative Relationships : The Accountant collaborates with the Grant Accounting and Business Services Partner teams to ensure alignment between agency-level accounting records grant financial reporting and program budgets while maintaining clear distinctions between transactional accounting grant compliance and financial analysis functions.

Equity & Inclusion Statement

MESD is committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds lived experiences and perspectives.

Disclaimer

The statements contained herein describe the general nature and level of work performed but are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties responsibilities or qualifications. The District reserves the right to assign or reassign job duties as necessary to meet operational needs.

Key Skills

Internal Audit,Accounting Tally,General Ledger Accounting,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,PMP,Financial Accounting,Financial Analysis,Payroll,Financial Recouncilation,Financial statement,Accounting and Finance,ACCA,CPA,Financial Reporting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 27 - 35