Junior Accountant FT

Job DetailsJob Location: Central Office - Waterford, CT 06385Education Level: 4 Year DegreeWaterford Public Schools has an immediate vacancy for a team-oriented individual.  A Junior Accountant will have the ability to work independently and collaboratively, with shared responsibility for one or more major functions within the finance office. Knowledge in areas of compliance with accepted accounting standards, applicable rules, regulations, and statutes will be beneficial in this role. Experience in accounting involving the analysis and recording of financial transactions, and preparation of financial reports with considerable knowledge of accounting theory and its application to accounting transaction particularly not-for profit accounting preferred. This position reports to the Director of Finance and Operations.   Waterford Public Schools serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PK-12. Our district is actively seeking to recruit qualified applicants from a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so as to promote a diverse applicant pool for administrative, faculty, and staff positions to better serve our students’ multiple identities and to bring a broader range of experiences into our district to continue to enhance the teaching and learning for ALL.  Waterford’s Mission and Strategic Plan guide us as we take action to engage all voices to examine practices, imagine possibilities and create an equitable, diverse community with “Excellence in Every School. Inspiring Every Child.”   The District’s facilities include three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.  The Waterford community strongly supports the public schools and has high expectations for staff and students.   According to the State of Connecticut Next Generation Performance Accountability System, Waterford Public Schools ranks in the top third of K-12 school districts in the state.  The Waterford Board of Education is a nine-member elected body.     QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A college degree or college-level course work in Accounting preferred. This is a full-time, twelve-month position, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.  Salary range: $65,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience and education.  Link to full job description below:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SO1vYAwkZZFQ3Qw5oMf4H_6pPtQ0_Pjl/view?usp=drive_link