Accountant-Senior-Financial Services Department

View Job Posting and Apply Here: ## https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5969730{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} View Job Description Here{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} ** ** *Information specific to this position: ** Pay Range: $78,057.00-$87,423.84/year (min - 12% above min based on qualifications and experience) Hours/day: 8 Work calendar days: 260 Duration of position: Ongoing ** ** **Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections. ** *Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to PSD (existing employees please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule). PSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended. SUMMARY: Serve as the team lead and perform highly technical functions, provide customer support and oversees process management in at least one of the department focus areas: 1) systems accounting (daily banking activity, accounts payable, cash receipts, accounts receivable, systems reconciliations, etc.), 2) grant and fund accounting and reporting or 3) assistance and support to the schools, sites and departments that process financial transactions throughout the District. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: **1. Directly handles complex financial reporting and compliance issues related to various District programs and departments and communicates the results to the Finance team. Supports and assists accountants, lead accounting technicians and accounting technicians in providing customer assistance to various District programs and departments regarding financial activity. ** **2. Coordinate, delegate and review work of accountants, lead accounting technicians and accounting technicians. Serve as a primary resource for training and guidance for accountants, lead accounting technicians and accounting technicians. ** ** 3. Serve as primary liaison with external entities, e.g. governmental agencies, auditors, financial institutions, vendors, etc. Advises, coordinates tasks for and assists accountants, lead accounting technicians and accounting technicians in dealing with external entities. ** ** 4. Coordinate and review all District governmental fund (general, special revenue, fiduciary, internal service, capital projects, etc.) accounting and reporting activities. ** ** 5. Independently problem solve and manage Finance Department initiatives and/or serve as the Finance Department representative for initiatives managed by other Departments throughout the District. ** ** 6. Participates in planning, organizing, and maintaining Finance Department operations including monitoring and developing internal departmental procedures and development of financial and compliance guidelines. ** **7. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. ** **8. Projects, monitors, and analyzes District cash flows, assists in developing and implementing cash management control procedures and completes required cash flow reporting. ** ** 9. Prepares f nancial statement reports, including the District's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, for all funds as required by local, state and federal governmental agencies and other entities; delegates to and reviews work of others in this area. ** 10. Perform other duties as assigned. **EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: ** **• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration ** **• Five years or more of related experience ** **LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS: ** **• Criminal background check required for hire ** • CPA preferred Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply! If you have a mental or physical impairment which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations during any portion of the application process, including testing and/or interviews, please contact us at?[email protected]. If requesting testing and/or interview accommodations, you must contact us at least three (3) working days before the interview or test date. Please Note: This posting is set to expire after 15 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5969730{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} Applications directly through Connecting Colorado will not be reviewed. Questions regarding this posting can be directed to [email protected]{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}.