Accountant

The Duquesne City School District is accepting applications for an Accountant to join our dedicated Business Office staff.

J*_ob Description Summary*_

The Accountant will provide multi-level Business Office support in the areas of Accounting and Human Resources in an urban school district setting. The Accountant will manage the District’s payroll and benefits administration, ensure that employee data is kept secure and be responsible for the calculation and remittance of various expenses and liability accounts.

Qualifications and Essential Skills Summary

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years’ experience or more preferred.
• Experience in various Accounting and Human Resource functions such as payroll and benefits.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook as well as the willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.
• Experience in working with all stakeholders, including but not limited to, community agency representatives, vendors, and other interested parties.
• Current Act 151 (Child Abuse History), Act 33 / 34 (State Criminal History) & Act 114 (FBI / Fingerprinting) clearances.
• Ability to be a working member of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with and monitor effective internal controls to ensure accurate financial information, safeguard District assets, and comply with regulations, accounting standards, and District policy.
• Process District and School level purchase orders including confirmation of receipt prior to liquidation. Reconcile invoices prior to submitting payment to the vendor.
• Assist with and monitor general accounting, monthly closings, preparation of adjustment to actual and budgetary accounts, payroll and benefits preparation, accounting and reporting, accounts payable, invoicing, and accounts receivable.
• Process invoices by coding and entering data using appropriate computer software; prepare invoice payment list for Business Manager and Board approval; generate check register, accounts payable checks and send payment to vendors.
• Investigate and adjust accounts payable items, as necessary.
• Post necessary ledger entries, maintain charts of accounts, maintain files for vendors and contractors; file and maintain accounting records.
• Record and track tax revenue on a weekly basis; make any bank deposits, as necessary.
• Produce reports for the School Board, Administration, governmental agencies, and other interested parties.
• Assist with period closing and work with individuals conducting audits of school district financial information.
• Assist with the coordination of the annual audit of the District’s financial records.
• Assist with the preparation of unaudited actuals in coordination of year-end audit work.
• Handle correspondence and financial analysis for personnel, negotiations, grievances, and other union business.
• Process bi-monthly district payroll, collect time sheets, maintain employee profiles and payroll files, print and distribute checks as needed.
• Process / distribute deduction checks payable to various governmental and private entities.
• Compile and submit various tax forms and reports.
• Respond to inquiries and information requests related to unemployment compensation, public assistance and retirement after consultation with the Superintendent.
• Complete Affordable Care Act reporting.
• Update and maintain new applicants file on an annual basis.
• Collaborate with off-site third-party representatives to administer employee health benefits through a self-service online benefit and payroll administration portal.
• Administrate health insurance coverage by accurately entering employee and qualifying dependent data into benefit and payroll administration information systems.
• Track retiree insurance and coordinate billing to ensure payments are made by retirees when applicable.
• Ensure proper documentation is provided when an employee experiences a life qualifying event that affect coverage.
• Reconcile monthly invoices with the payroll deduction reports to ensure statements are accurate.
• Provide assistance to employees with issues or respond to inquiries regarding insurance.
• Collaborate with designated consultant(s) regarding all unemployment claims submitted to Duquesne City School District through Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation benefits system; appeal claims and attend unemployment hearings as needed.
• Process Workers Compensation claims by collaborating with the School Nurse and the District’s designated third-party Worker’s Compensation claims administrator.
• Submit claims and coordinate communication between claim specialists, physicians, and District employees regarding work injury(s).
• Ensure reporting of work injuries and physician follow-ups transact smoothly and with minimal complications.
• Process current and former employee requests for employment verification.
• Refer problems before they become issues and any pressing concerns as needed to the District’s Business Manager and / or Superintendent.
• Assist with completing Right-to-Know requests, as assigned.
• Assist with human resources responsibilities as needed by the Superintendent.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Business Manager and/or Superintendent.

Reporting

Reports directly to the Business Manager

Terms of Employment

Twelve-month term. Salary, work schedule, evaluation, and other conditions of employment are in accordance with current DCSD policies and procedures for Individual Employment Agreements.

Additional details regarding employment within the District is viewable on our website. To view the full job description for this position and to apply directly with our online application, visit the Career Section of the Duquesne City School District website at: https://www.dukecitysd.org/about-us/careers

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000