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Staff AccountantSpring-Ford Area School District • Royersford, PA, United States
Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Spring-Ford Area School District • Royersford, PA, United States
23 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Type :

Secretarial / Clerical / Payroll

Date Posted : 9 / 10 / 2025

Location :

Spring-Ford Area School District - District Office Staff Accountant for Spring-Ford Area School District

Position Summary : An integral part of the accounting and finance team, this position will contribute to the overall structure of the department and the processes to which the department will adhere.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Oversee accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), medical access (MA) and payroll (PR) processes
  • Review and approve invoices for billing (AR)
  • Maintain SchoolPay and train staff (AR)
  • Audit accounts payable and accounts receivable documentation (AP / AR) o Reconcile vendor statements (AP)
  • Validate new vendors (AP)
  • Process 1099s (AP)
  • Maintain Time & Attendance system (PR)
  • Prepare and maintain PSERS reporting (PR)
  • Audit payroll, maintain master files and control totals (PR)
  • Review W-2 processing (PR)
  • Prepare reports for GASB, monthly and quarterly payroll reporting, and tax payments (PR)
  • Responsible for all aspects of coordinating the school-based ACCESS program (MA)
  • Responsible for Medicaid reporting (MA)
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts.
  • Prepare and enter journal entries and requisitions as directed.
  • Monitor group email boxes.
  • Responsible for fulfilling day-to-day backup operations in all areas.
  • Performs other such duties as required and / or assigned by the Controller and / or Chief Financial Officer.

Educational Level :

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting / finance or related field or a minimum of (3) three years in relevant experience.

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Other Required Abilities

  • Ability to weigh options, think clearly, and evaluate accurately. Must be cooperative,congenial, and service oriented.
  • Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.
  • Ability to make decisions with sound judgment.
  • Must be able to concentrate with numerous interruptions.
  • Must be persuasive, alert, creative and have patience, initiative, and
  • reasoning.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team.
  • Excellent oral and written communication with finance and non-finance
  • personnel.
  • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook. Experience working with the Google Suite.
  • Experience with enterprise solution software.
  • Well-developed problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Well-developed planning and organization skills with strict adherence to deadlines.

    • Sensory Abilities :

  • Visual acuity to read computer screen, correspondence
  • Ability to speak clearly and distinctly

    • Physical Demands :

  • Ability to sit at desk for extended periods of time
  • Standing for limited periods of time
  • Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping
  • Light lifting - up to 15 pounds
  • Frequent carrying - up to 15 pounds
  • Manual dexterity to prepare mailings and / or use office equipment
  • Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding

    • Position Schedule : Monday - Friday. 12 months (260-262 days), 8 AM - 4 PM

    Compensation : $24.00-$27.00 / hour based on experience plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance, as well as paid holidays, paid time off and a tuition reimbursement program.

    Available : As soon as possible.

  • ?Position posted until filled.

    • External applicants must submit Act 168 Sexual Misconduct / Abuse Disclosure Release form; have current Act 34, Act 114, and Act 151 clearances (dated within 1 year of start date); as well as a current health record and tuberculosis test to be eligible to start employment.

    Spring-Ford Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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