LEARN, southeastern Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center (RESC), invites candidates to apply for a Senior Accounting Coordinator opening within the Business Department located in Old Lyme, CT. General Scope of Responsibilities The Senior Accounting Coordinator will perform the accounting functions and fiscal reporting requirements for LEARN. The Senior Accounting Coordinator will work with management to analyze the monthly financials and accounting entries internally at LEARN and assist with external business services at LEARN's member districts. Relationship Within the Organization The Senior Accounting Coordinator will report directly to the Assistant Director of Business Services. Job Responsibilities Financial Management and Reporting
- Coordinate LEARN's monthly financial close process, including analytical review of account balances, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end journal entries.
- Complete the annual Education Finance System (EFS) - End of School Year Financial Report.
- Coordinate the fiscal year-end closing and the annual financial statement audit preparation, including supporting documentation and schedules.
- Complete all Indirect costs analysis and state reporting requirements.
- Complete all necessary State and Federal Grant reporting requirements on a timely basis, including accounting entries and reconciliations, identification of expenses, drawdown requests, review of fixed assets compilation, allocations, and additional state reporting.
- Adhere to grant compliance and coordinate with other LEARN departments. Develop a schedule listing all grants and reporting deadlines for all grant awards.
- Work directly with schools and departments on the review, reconciliation, and inquiry of accounting transactions, as needed.
- Manage complex journal entries, reconciliations, and cash management activities.
- Analyze financial processes and recommend improvements.
- Oversee all banking activities and approve monthly bank reconciliations.
- Assist with training, process documentation, and business office process improvements.
- Oversee fiscal agent activities and reporting.
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
External Business Services and Compliance
- Assist with food service financial reporting requirements.
- Provide accounting support to LEARN's member districts.
- Provide excellent customer service with all business office services to LEARN's member districts.
System and Process Improvement
- Utilize MUNIS/Infinite Visions and other ERP systems to increase agency-wide financial reporting efficiency.
- Maintain and oversee the organization's chart of accounts, including the creation, modification, and inactivation of general ledger accounts, while ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with accounting and reporting requirements.
Physical Requirements
- The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Education, Experience & Training
- Minimum: Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or five years of governmental accounting experience. Not for Profit accounting experience considered.
- Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to function effectively in a team environment.
- MUNIS/Infinite Visions/ERP systems experience preferred.
Qualified applicants should submit their credentials and apply directly on-line at www.learn.k12.ct.us EOE