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2026-27 Accountant 2 - Business Office

Saint Paul Public Schools

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Compensation
$66–97K/yr
Location
Saint Paul, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Accountant 2 performs intermediate-level professional accounting work, maintaining departmental funds, preparing financial reports, budgets, and audits, while providing accounting advice and support to subgrantees and project managers within the Saint Paul Public Schools business office.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Governmental AccountingAuditing StandardsFinancial Spreadsheet AnalysisDatabase SoftwareWord Processing SoftwareLaws and RegulationsStandard Spreadsheet SoftwareMainframe SoftwareMicrocomputersComputer TerminalsCalculatorsAccounting ProceduresFinancial Record AnalysisOral and Written Communication

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Related FieldTwo Years Experience as Accountant 1

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2026-27 Accountant 2 - Business Office

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Job ID

1023260

Location

010 - Colborne Admin Offices

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Regular

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General Information

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration or a related field including 24 quarter credits or equivalent semester credits in accounting courses and two years of experience as an Accountant 1 or equivalent experience in maintaining accounts, analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports, preferably in a governmental accounting environment. (No substitution for education.).

Description of Work General Statement of Duties

Performs intermediate level professional accounting work in the maintenance of accounts and preparation of financial reports and statements; and performs related duties as required.

Supervision Received

Works under the general and technical supervision of a higher level accountant, a division manager or a department director.

Supervision Exercised

May exercise close or technical supervision over clerical and lower level technical and professional accounting staff.

Typical Duties Performed

The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.

Maintains general departmental funds and aid grants accounts; makes allocations and performs related accounting transactions; prepares related financial reports, statements and applications; provides accounting advice and assistance to subgrantees and processes their monthly reimbursement requests.

Prepares project cost studies and analyses.

Maintains budgetary control accounts; prepares budgets, budgetary reports and statements.

Participates in preparing recommendations for future budgetary requirements and plans.

Provides accounting services to fund and project managers; reviews computer printouts, reconciles accounts, and makes journal entries.

Performs audits in accordance with an established internal audit procedure.

Reviews accounting procedures and methods and recommends changes in procedures as needed.

Prepares financial statements and periodic financial reports including monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of governmental accounting principles, theories, practices and financial reporting.

Considerable knowledge of auditing standards and practices.

Considerable knowledge of financial elements of spreadsheets, database and word processing software.

Working knowledge of laws, regulations and administrative decisions pertaining to departmental accounting.

Considerable ability to use standard spreadsheet, database and mainframe computer software to analyze and forecast financial performance of funds and projects.

Considerable ability to use microcomputers, computer terminals, calculators and other equipment.

Considerable ability to apply and adapt established accounting procedures to a variety of accounting transactions, problems and situations.

Considerable ability to analyze and interpret accounting records.

Considerable ability to communicate, both orally and in writing. HOW TO APPLY: To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application. The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps. To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments. Valid file extensions for attaching a document inclu de .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.

This position will be posted until filled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the America ns with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities. Regular and reliable attendance. May be exposed to various cleaning products. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity emplo yer and supports an inclusive workplace environment. EQUITY STATEMENT: SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.

PAY, BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE: This is a 12 month position working 40 hours per week. Pay range for this position is: $65,548 (step 1) - $96,897 (step 10)

Maximum hiring step = step ten (10)

The full salary schedule is listed in the PEA contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found at this link (https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/labor-agreements) ( https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/labor-agreements ) and by selecting the "PEA" Labor agreement.

Benefit information for this position can be found at this link (https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summaries-by-bargaining-unit) ( https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summaries-by-bargaining-unit ) and by selecting the "PEA ¿ Full Time" link.

OTHER INFORMATION: Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States. Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score. Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.

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