Accountant Temporary Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

TYPE OF POSITION:

Non-Represented Exempt

12 Month, Full-Time - 230 Days

Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO:

Controller

SUPERVISION:

Yes

SALARY:

$80,000 - $110,000

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (experience may be substituted for education in exceptional circumstances)

Three to five years of accounting and/or payroll experience

Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS)

Skyward software experience

Supervisory experience

Previous experience in school district finance

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Controller, the Accounting & Payroll Supervisor leads the daily operations of the District's payroll processing and general accounting functions. Based in the Business Services department, this position ensures accurate, timely employee compensation and compliance with state and federal financial regulations through sound financial processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Assists with all financial accounting for the district, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and efficient processes

Completes monthly bank reconciliations

Oversees and manages the timely, accurate processing of payroll for all staff members

Reviews and reconciles various general ledger accounts related to subsidiary accounting functions including payroll, benefits, accounts receivable, and accounts payable

Helps maintain cash flow records to ensure availability of cash to meet current expenditure requirements and invests excess funds in accordance with district investment policy

Provides day-to-day direction, training, and performance evaluations for the payroll and accounting support team

Troubleshoots and resolves complex payroll, tax, or benefit deduction questions

Enters various journal entries in Skyward, ensuring compliance with UFARS coding

Oversees and manages federal/state tax withholdings, submissions, W-2 generation, and TRA/PERA reporting

Oversees and assists with Special Education financial reporting through the SEDRA System

Assists with budgeting and reporting for state and federal grants

Assists in the preparation of the annual financial audit

Assists with the financial accounting and reporting for federal, state, and local grants

Assists with the semi-monthly payroll

Organizes and manages a functional filing system that ensures the safe retention and efficient retrieval of office records in accordance with established state and federal laws

Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

Frequent: Walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information.

For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org