Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Parkrose School District

School Year

Rate: $79,673 - $95,134 DOE

Hours: 40 hours per week; 240 days (based on full work calendar year)

Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled; Applications received by February 3, 2026, will be given first consideration.

Overview:

The job of "Senior Accountant" is done for the purpose/s of maintaining financial systems; ensuring that revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits and overall fiscal policies, practices, and/or regulations are followed; maintaining accurate balances, determining feasibility of services within budget parameters; making recommendations to maximize financial resources; and providing financial guidance and recommendations to the Accounting Supervisor, Director of Business Services, Superintendent, and Board.

Job Requirements:

• The Senior Accountant requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, Economics or related field and (5) years of experience monitoring, analyzing and auditing multiple departments, highly complex accounts in a full-service public agency or three (3) years of experience as an Accountant/Analyst with Parkrose School District.
• If the candidate has a Master's degree, or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or similar certification may substitute for two years of the required experience for the Senior Accountant level - OR - any other combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the candidate is likely to possess the skill, knowledge, ability and trait characteristics essential for this classification may be considered.
• Multicultural Competency

Preferred:

• Experience in managing restricted funds/grants within a K-12 school district.
• Non-profit or governmental accounting experience
• Bilingual
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred

Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities Required:

• Skills to use computers and accounting applications, maintain records, apply basic accounting practices.
• Knowledge of accounting policies, practices and procedures, problem solving methodology, and modern office methods and techniques.
• Specific working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Direct experience with governmental, fund accounting and federal and state grants desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher or other publishing software / experience preferred and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the use of integrated accounting system.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the process to produce ad hoc reports from the integrated accounting system.
• Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with many interruptions.
• Knowledge of legal and reporting requirements of school district financial and attendance accounting and state/school district accounting and financial relationships.
• Leadership style that is collaborative and builds a culture of professionalism.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to devise new forms and establish procedures for record keeping in accordance with generally accepted principles of accounting.
• Ability to apply policies judiciously and follow oral and written instructions carefully.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Multicultural competency preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Parkrose School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and our students. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job posting. Parkrose School District is most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every described job qualification.

License, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (cost to…