Caroline County Public Schools Hiring for Accountant/Internal Auditor Job at Denton, MD Full Time

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Accountant is responsible for conducting internal audits and assisting with the day to day financial operations of the school system. (open until filled)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management or finance from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Two years of accounting experience is preferred, but not required.
• Has computer experience and spreadsheet knowledge.
• Has strong organization and communication skills.
• Demonstrates use of time management skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for planning and conducting internal audits of school system financial activities.
• Oversee the procurement card program and reconcile monthly statements.
• Provide training and support to school level Financial Secretaries regarding student activity funds.
• Monitor fund-raising activities.
• Maintain scholarship recipients compliance and distribution of payments.
• Prepare and assist with the generation of State and Federal financial reports.
• Assist with state, federal and year-end audit activities.
• Prepare journal entries and generate invoices.
• Serve as a backup for district level Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of effective internal controls.
• Evaluate compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing and implementing fiscal policies and procedures to improve cost efficiencies and process management.
• Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. This prohibition pertains to enrollment in courses and program offerings, participation in school-sponsored activities, hiring, promotion, compensation, job classification, assignment, and all other functions and activities of the school system affecting either its student population or its employees.

PAY & HOURS: This position is a 12 month position with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Caroline County Board of Education, Support Salary Scale. Placement on the appropriate salary lane/step will be based on knowledge, experience, skills and abilities related to this position.