Accounting Specialist

Chichester School District is looking for a Accounting Specialist to join our team!

Make an Impact with Chichester. 

We are looking for a candidate who will take pride in their work, maintaining accurate accounting records for General Fund, Tax Accounts, and Student Activity Funds. The ideal candidate will be organized, have good time management skills, and be ready to learn!

Duties and Responsibilites:

* Assist in overseeing the Business office operations of payroll, and accounts payable.

* Perform responsibilites for the General Ledger, duties including but not limited to accounts receivable, invoicing, ledger posting and treasurer's report.

*Prepare financial statements and reports as required by the School Board, PA Department of Education and federal projects.

* Monitor federal program expenditures.

*Maintain debt service schedules and wire debt payments, prepare state forms for reimbursement.

*Process all accounts receivable including state and federal subsidies.

* Reconcile all district bank accounts.

* Maintain tax collection records, and serve as the district's liaison with tax collectors.

*Assist with annual audit.

*Process checks for Student Activity Fund

* Manage MYSchoolBucks for online payment .

*Other duties as assigned.

WHAT CHICHESTER CAN DO FOR YOU:

• Medical Benefits options with District-Paid Dental and Vision Insurance, as well as a paid Buy Back plan for those who waive District insurance (with proof of existing coverage)
• Paid Sick Days/ Holidays/ Personal Days
• District provided Life Insurance plan for all employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• 403B Retirement plan options/ PSERS Retirement
• District Workplace Safety Committee/ Wellness Committee
• Ongoing Career and Professional Development

WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR US: Performs all Accounts Recievable tasks for the distict. This is a great position to get your feet wet in the accounting or education world! We are looking for someone who is willing to learn new things and work as part of the Business Office.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Other accounting software programs (eFinancePlus) desired but not required.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Division:                     ASG          

Location:                    Chichester Education Center

Shift:                          12 Month Employee, 8 hour shifts

Reports to:                 Business Office

If you are offered a position with Chichester School District, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working:

• State Police Clearance (Act 34) - complete online and print your results immediately
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) - effective 12/31/14, submit electronically
• FBI Fingerprints (Act 114) - register & pay online, then go to the fingerprint location of your choice to be printed
• School Health Record - includes physical & tb test from within a year
• Act 24 (PDE Form 6004) - Arrest/Conviction Report
• PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release -A separate form must be completed for: Current employer; and All former employers that were school entities; and All former employers where you were in a position that involved direct contact with children.

The Chichester School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-485-6881.

Salary : $50,000