Southeast

The Accountant is responsible for budget control, budget review, budget reporting, and budget forecasting activities of the District. Assumes responsibility for many reports that need to be filed with Minnesota Department of Education as well as seasonal project specific work like the annual external audit, internal expenditure audits, the long-range financial forecast, the actuarial study, and union negotiation costing. Job Summary: Assists in the preparation of the District budget, gathers historical data and departmental requests, performs budget analysis, gathers benchmarks and measurement data, and assists in the preparation of the budget publication. Reviews preliminary financial and grant applications of departments for accuracy. Performs grant revenue and expenditure analysis. Completes required state and federal grant financial reporting. Compiles financial and statistical reports for state agencies and for the annual external audit of the District’s financial statements. Assist in the internal audit of site and District financial records. Compiles monthly financial reports for various departments and School Board review and approval. Identifies, develops, and implements internal process improvement using technology tools to improve internal controls and communication. Obtains supervisory approval on significant changes. Approve or deny budget transfers and revisions as well as approve or deny purchase requisitions, credit card transactions, and check requests according to Federal or State Statutes and District policies and procedures. Communicates, performs training, and ensures proper internal controls with sites and departments pertaining to accounting functions, ensuring compliance with School Board policies, GAAP, GASB statements, and UFARS. Perform other duties as assigned in the Business Services area.