District Accountant

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The Glendale-River Hills School District (GDRH) is seeking an experienced and highly effective District Accountant.
The School District Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting budgeting and financial reporting processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and district policies.
The Accountant plays a key role in supporting the district's financial operations, helping ensure the responsible stewardship of public funds.
Under the supervision of the Director of Business Services, performs the following essential accounting and financial duties and responsibilities:
- Maintains chart of accounts.
- Generates and tracks all agency billings including contracts and general accounts receivable. Reviews cash receipts, including accounting for credit card payments and e-commerce transactions.
- Grant management
- Takes a leading role in month-end close, year-end close, audit preparation, ledger reconciliation, and required School District fiscal reporting.
- Creates and maintains balance sheet and account reconciliations, including bank/cash reconciliations.
- Prepares and posts approved journal entries and cash receipts. Maintains revenue reconciliations and corresponding reports.
- Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports for management.
- Assists in maintaining cash flow projections.
- Other accounting functions include: data importing and exporting, maintaining fiscal procedure documentation and forms, upholding internal controls, and other tasks.
- Provide assistance and support to colleagues within the department as needed.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of accounting processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Glendale-River Hills is a Wisconsin public school district that offers high quality education to the children of Glendale, River-Hills, and Greater Milwaukee Area. Our two-school district includes Parkway Elementary (K-3rd Grade) and Glen-Hills Middle School (4th-8th Grade).
The staff at GDRH is committed to breaking down systemic barriers of access for students of color, students who identify as LGBTQ+, students labeled with a disability, students who are experiencing poverty, students who are linguistically diverse, and other student groups who have been traditionally marginalized in schools. Candidates who apply should be willing to regularly reflect on their identity and privilege and engage in critical conversations.
The Board does not discriminate in the employment of professional staff on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including gender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities including employment opportunities. Formal complaints regarding discrimination should be sent to: District Complaint Officer (CO) Jennica Stick, Director of Teaching and Learning; Glendale River Hills School District, 2600 W. Mill Rd., Glendale, WI, 53209.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Candidates with an Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and significant related accounting experience may also be considered.
- Minimum of three years of accounting experience; governmental or school district accounting experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required. Knowledge of Wisconsin Uniform Financial Accounting Requirements (WUFAR) preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Google Workspace.
- Payroll experience desired but not required
- Agile, demonstrating a growth mindset through flexibility, resilience, and adaptability to change.
- Highly collaborative, working effectively with others to achieve common goals while promoting participation and inclusion.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally to a variety of audiences.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate financial data, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.
- Demonstrates empathy and professionalism in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Practices effective self-management and accountability while maintaining a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Candidate Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications