Accountant Job Opening in Glendale, Wisconsin

District Accountant
Glendale-River Hills School District
The Glendale-River Hills School District (GDRH) is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and highly effective District Accountant to support the District's financial operations and ensure the responsible stewardship of public funds.

The District Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting budgeting and financial reporting activities, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, and applying Wisconsin school finance accounting standards, including the Wisconsin Uniform Financial Accounting Requirements (WUFAR). This position plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the District's financial systems and supporting sound fiscal decision-making.

Under the direction of the Director of Business Services, the District Accountant performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Maintain the District's chart of accounts in accordance with WUFAR requirements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Prepare and post journal entries, cash receipts, and other accounting transactions while ensuring proper fund, function, object, and project coding.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, revenue accounts, expenditure accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Assist with cash flow forecasting and monitoring to support effective financial management.

Reconciliations & Internal Controls

Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations, cash reconciliations, and other account reconciliations.
Monitor financial transactions to ensure compliance with internal control procedures, District policies, and accounting standards.
Support the ongoing maintenance and documentation of financial procedures and business processes.
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls within the Business Office.

Accounts Receivable & Cash Management

Generate and monitor agency billings, tuition agreements, contracts, and other accounts receivable activities.
Review and reconcile cash receipts, including electronic payments, credit card transactions, and e-commerce activity.
Monitor collections and maintain accurate receivable records.

Grant Management

Assist with the financial administration of federal, state, and local grants.
Monitor grant expenditures and revenues to ensure compliance with grant requirements and approved budgets.
Prepare financial reports and reimbursement requests associated with grant-funded programs.

Fiscal Compliance & Audit Support

Take a lead role in month-end and year-end closing activities.
Coordinate accounting schedules and supporting documentation for the District's annual independent audit and Single Audit, as applicable.
Assist in preparing and submitting required state and federal financial reports.
Ensure compliance with Department of Public Instruction (DPI) reporting requirements and Wisconsin school finance regulations.

Business Office Support

Import and export financial data as needed.
Provide accounting assistance and support to Business Office staff, school administrators, and other District employees.
Collaborate effectively with auditors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

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