POSITION: ACCOUNTANT – Full-Time Position; 52 weeks per year
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist the business manager with all aspects of Federal and State funding and allocations, food service account collections and audit preparation throughout the year and at year-end. Prepare the following monthly reconciliations for the business manager to review: bank/cash, credit card receipts, student activity bank account, payroll liability account, food service deposits, online payments/receipts and other areas as needed. Maintain retiree benefit records, billing and bank drafts.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· 4 Year Accounting Degree Required with 5+ years’ experience in general accounting; MN School District accounting a plus
· Highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data
· Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
· Using and applying accounting and financial software and programs in the preparation and maintenance of accounting records
· Good oral and written communications
· Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, department heads, and community members.
· Using and operating office equipment and computers and applying office productivity software such as word processing, Adobe Pro, database or customized software utilized by the department. Advanced knowledge of Excel is a plus
· Performing work assignments requiring attention to detail, precision and accuracy and in accordance with set deadlines under minimal direction and supervision
· Experience with computerized ledger systems
· Strong problem solving and analytical skills and have the ability to function well in a team-oriented environment
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Position deadline is October 21, 2018
CONTACT:
Myrna Meunier, Business Manager, 414 South Payne Street, New Ulm, MN 56073; Phone 507-233-6180