POSITION TYPE

Accountant/ Accounting Specialist

DATE POSTED

10/30/2026

JOB TITLE

Accounting & Benefits Coordinator

REPORTS TO

Business Manager

STATUS

Full Time, 40 hours/week; 12 month contract

BASIC FUNCTION

To support the Administration and the goals of the District in a professional manner that provides a positive environment for students, staff and general public. To assist the Business Manager in a manner to provide the best possible functioning Business Office.

EVALUATION

The Business Manager evaluates based on job performance.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

- Community College/Business training or related experience in school finance preferred.
- School Business Official (SBO) license required.
- Ability to take instructions, direct and interact positively with others.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of:
- General office equipment
- Computers (PC's)
- Word processing and spreadsheet software.

- Demonstrates aptitude to learn advanced technology.
- Maintains professional growth through organizations, workshops, seminars and/or related professional reading.
- Strong communication and organization skills, and ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community.
- Organizational and management skills needed to effectively assist with multiple projects at the same time. Ability to prioritize, organize, and have excellent attention to detail.
- Maintain a positive attitude and flexibility in daily work tasks.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

- Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.




- Maintain a "service orientation" and treat all students, parents, staff, and visitors with professional courtesy.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude toward school, students and job while communicating the same to the community.
- Contribute as a cooperative member of the District Office Team.
- Attend professional learning opportunities as needed to stay current with state and federal regulations and requirements.
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with student and personnel records and school operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Assist Business Manager in preparation of the year-end annual report, journal entries and audit preparation.
- Act as SBO in limited capacity and in the absence of the Business Manager.
- Establish and maintain manual of business office policies and procedures for the District.
- Maintain and prepare documentation of Board approved district fundraisers, including necessary audit reporting and adjustments.
- Maintain district Activity Fund management.
- Maintain district Nutrition Fund management to include negative balance management and nutrition sales calculations in partnership with the Food Service Director.
- Post monthly food service sales.
- Assign student textbooks, preschool and transportation fees and send out monthly emails for outstanding balances




- Monitor and prepare documents for the purchase card program and the amazon business account.
- Assist with performing month-end, fiscal, and calendar year-end finance system processing; print and distribute ledgers and monthly reports.
- Maintain special education contracts.
- Maintain and prepare billing documents for Non Public Transportation, Open Enrollment, Special Education tuition and Supplementary Weighting for Business Manager review
- Pull weekly medicaid reports, allocate funds to proper accounts, reconcile monthly invoices.
- Contact vendors regarding outstanding checks and either reissue or report the unclaimed property to the State of residence.
- Review, Process and maintain Federal Grant letters, documentation, and reporting.
- Process and maintain employee benefits system for enrollment, staff training/education in partnership with employee benefits providers.
- Other duties assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Able to answer and communicate over the telephone in a clear, precise voice.
- Able to write and record reports utilizing basic computer functions.
- Able to sit, reach, carry, push, bend body at waist, bend both knees, twist, and stoop while handling items.
- Able to read and interpret policies, procedures and employee handbook.
- Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Primary work setting is the District Administration Office but duties at times may require working within the various attendance centers in the district.
- May be required to drive school vehicles to carry out the responsi

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