Accountant
: Job Details :

Accountant JobID: 2150

Position Type:

Professional Staff/Accountant

Date Posted:

12/3/2024

Location:

Central Office

Date Available:

January 2025

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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JOB SUMMARY:

The accountant will assist in assuring the compliance with all federal, state and local laws as well as generally accepted accounting principles.

qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting or related financial degree with three (3) years of professional level experience; Master's and CPA preferred

2. Governmental, Non-profit, or K-12 accounting experience preferred

3. Audit experience preferred

4. Extensive computer and spreadsheet knowledge and experience

5. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills

6. Understands and follows confidentiality protocols

Responsibilities:

* Assists in maintaining revenue and expense ledgers in accordance with the Financial Reporting Manual for Maryland Public Schools, for all QACPS district funds, including but not limited to the General Operating Fund, the School Construction Fund, School grants

* Assists in ensuring revenues and expenses are aligned with the requirements for the Blueprint for Maryland's future

* Reconciles/reviews general ledger accounts as assigned

* Assist with QACPS purchasing and procurement activities

* Prepares monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations for all QAC school system funds

* Reconcile the school system's procurement cards and process the monthly journal entries

* Serves as the back up for the system administrator and payroll department staff

* Prepares/reviews journal entries and interdepartmental entries for accuracy, completeness and backup

* Performs internal auditing on a transitional and compliance basis

* Attends to department requests for assistance

* Prepares reports for internal financials and external audits

* Provides support for restricted accounting to include grants.

* Other duties as assigned by the CFO or designee

Pay and Hours:

This is a full-time, 12 month position with a minimum of 35 hours per week. Salary will be based on knowledge, experience, skills and abilities related to this position.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested applicants must submit an online application which must include: A.) Current letter of interest, B.) Updated resume, C.) Three (3) current letters of recommendation and any additional information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

In accordance with state and federal laws, and the policies of the Board of Education, QACPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, religion, disability, genetics, ancestry/national origin, marital status, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing educational programs and service, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. QACPS operates equal opportunity and affirmative action programs for students and staff. The Board of Education of Queen Anne's County Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

* Employee inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Michael Noel, Director of Human Resources, ...@qacps.org or 410-###-#### ext. 176.

* Student or parent inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Matt Evans, Director of Student Services, ...@qacps.org or 410-###-#### ext. 154.

* Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Joeleen Smith, Supervisor of Special Education, ...@qacps.org or 410-###-#### ext. 131.

* Inquiries regarding Title II should be directed to Michael Noel, Director of Human Resources, ...@qacs.org or 410-###-#### ext. 176.

Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at Queen Anne's County Public Schools, 202 Chesterfield Ave, Centreville, Maryland 21617.

External Agencies

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

1-800-###-####

1-800-###-#### (TTY for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)

1-844-###-#### (ASL Video Phone for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)

Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR)

410.###.#### (Espaol-marque el 2)

1.800.###.####

Maryland Relay 7-1-1

U.S. Department of Education (OCR)

Office for Civil Rights

400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202

(202) ###-####

1-800-###-####

Fax: 202-###-####; TDD: 800-###-####

Board of Education contact information can be found on the QACPS website.

www.qacps.org