General Information

General Statement of Duties

Performs skilled level professional accounting and auditing work in the maintenance of complex general departmental funds and financial reports; and performs related duties as required. This position will support the Special Education Department.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of a higher-level accountant, a division manager or a department director.

Supervision Exercised

Exercises general and technical supervision over clerical and lower level technical and professional accounting staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor¿s degree in accounting, business administration, public administration or a related field and 24 quarter credits or equivalent semester credits in accounting courses and five years of experience in accounting, at least two years of which must have been as an Accountant 2 or equivalent. (No substitution for education.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of advanced governmental accounting, auditing and financial reporting.
Considerable knowledge of laws, regulations and administrative decisions regarding departmental accounting.
Considerable knowledge of governmental appropriation and budget principles and administration.
Considerable knowledge of auditing standards and practices.
Considerable ability to use standard spreadsheet, database and mainframe computer software to analyze and forecast financial performance of funds and projects, as well as, to improve the use of financial resources.
Considerable ability to use microcomputers, computer terminals, calculators and other equipment.
Considerable ability to conduct analyses to forecast potential financial problems.
Considerable ability to plan, organize and supervise work.
Considerable ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.

Maintains budgetary control accounts; prepares budgets, budgetary reports and statements.
Prepares recommendations for future budgetary requirements and plans.
Designs and installs accounting systems and procedures within a department.
Supervises, schedules and plans work procedures and coordinates the receiving, disbursing, recording and reporting of funds.
Determines proper accounting procedures and methods and recommends changes in procedures as needed.
Performs internal auditing work of a complex or advanced nature in examining and verifying the accuracy of a variety of accounting reports, records, documents, statements and other financial information.
Reviews procedures and makes recommendations to improve the use of financial resources.
Prepares project cost studies and analyses.
Compiles, writes and presents complex accounting reports.
Prepares financial statements, periodic financial reports and forecasts on various aspects of funds and projects.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

This is a 12 month position working 40 hours per week.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the PEA negotiated labor agreement. The labor agreement and salary schedule can be found at https://www.spps.org/Page/33566. The minimum rate of pay for this position is $64,252 annually.

Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance. A benefits summary is available at https://www.spps.org/Domain/13220.

How to Apply

To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.

The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.

To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments. Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.

This position will close on November 19, 2023.

Other Information

Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.

Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.

Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.

Regular and reliable attendance.

May be exposed to various cleaning products.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Equity Statement

SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.