Staff Accountant

Title: Staff Accountant

Reports to: Director of Finance

Employment Information: Full time, 12-month non union position

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a wide range of accounting functions to support the financial operations of the school. This position maintains accurate financial records, assists with month-end and year-end closing processes, processes accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, reconciles accounts, supports audits, and helps ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and school financial requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform duties in all areas of accounting for the school
• Process billing, verify and/or complete receivable collections.
• Process invoices, verify and / or complete vendor invoice payments.
• Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger
• Performs month and year end close of assigned areas.
• Process bank deposits, record banking transactions, and reconcile bank accounts.
• Assist with annual financial audits and other compliance reviews as needed.
• Comply with federal, state, local and school policies, procedures and regulations.
• Support compliance with state and federal funding requirements.
• Collaborate with school employees, administrators and external agencies regarding billing and financial matters.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and employee information.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. An Associate's degree with at least three years of progressively responsible accounting experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit, educational, governmental, or public-sector environment.
• Experience with SAGE MIP or other accounting software preferred. Ability to learn new financial systems quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn American Sign Language (ASL)
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to details and accuracy.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with exceptional knowledge of Excel and Excel based programs.
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Commitment to excellent customer service when working with staff, vendors, school districts, and outside agencies.

Pennsylvania School for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Pennsylvania School for the Deaf to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants or employees with disabilities, as long as such accommodations do not impose an undue hardship or remove the essential functions of the job. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected]