Senior Accountant

Position Type :

Non-Union / Confidential

Date Posted : 10 / 6 / 2025

Location :

Danbury Board of Education Complex Position Summary :

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the Chief Financial Officer and the broader Finance and Business Office team by assisting with financial operations across the general fund, grants, and special revenue funds. This position is responsible for preparing, reconciling, and analyzing budgets and financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency in financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working across multiple funding streams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Budget and Forecasting : Support the CFO with the preparation and monitoring of the district's annual Operating, Capital and Statistical budgets and forecasts.
• Reconciliations : Perform regular reconciliations of general fund and grant-related accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Financial Analysis : Analyzing financial data, identifying trends or anomalies, and providing actionable insights to management for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
• Prepare budget-to-actual reports and provide variance analysis to identify trends, potential issues, and areas of concern.
• Track and report grant expenditures to ensure proper allocation and compliance with grant terms and timelines for all major grants.
• Oversee the accounting for all minor grants that will be done by the Grants Coordinator.
• Maintain and update financial systems and databases to ensure timely and accurate information.
• Collaborate with department heads and program managers to provide financial insights and support informed decision-making.
• Support internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard district assets and ensure the integrity of financial records.
• Assist in special projects, financial modeling, and strategic financial planning initiatives as assigned by the CFO.

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Apply Online : www.danbury.k12.ct.us