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About the Role

This is a senior-level accounting position responsible for planning, developing, and participating in accounting procedures, supervising staff in one functional unit, and performing high-level accounting functions. Employees handle complex and responsible accounting tasks within their unit, reporting to a Controller or higher-level staff member with significant autonomy in problem-solving and procedure development. General supervision of accounting and clerical staff may be exercised.

Responsibilities

Supervise and/or participate in the development, posting, and balancing of journal entries.
Supervise and/or review the preparation of financial records and reports, including interim and annual reports and financial statements.
Assist in the development of governmental grant applications and auditing existing grants.
Perform accounting functions and fixed asset analysis.
Develop accounting systems to ensure compliance with State laws regarding financial reporting.
Create, maintain, and monitor capital project structure, plans, and budgets.
Address problems and recommend alternative solutions.
Develop and revise improved work procedure methods.
Develop required fund schedules for the annual audit.
Work with operating departments in monitoring and analyzing project costs.
Perform monthly monitoring and analysis of trial balances and profit and loss (P/L) statements.
Review cash requirements for periodic vendor payments and interdepartmental chargebacks.
Process claims for reimbursements relating to various projects.
Review capital project funds for potential closing and perform the closing process when required.
Serve as liaison in accounting matters with various departments or agencies.
Update financial system master data and chart of accounts.
Perform testing and document system updates.
Develop computer-based programs on personal computers (PC) utilizing user-oriented software languages to assist with accounting needs.
Serve as the District’s Accounting and functional lead for Oracle PPM for Grants, including project costing, billing, revenue, receivables, reconciliation, reporting, and financial closeout.
Reconcile PPM, Project Costing, payroll, indirect costs, and other grant financial activity to the General Ledger; research and resolve variances, rejected transactions, and suspense items.
Oversee grant revenue and accounts receivable accounting, including sponsor billing, reimbursement requests, FS-25s, cash management, deferred revenue, and related journal entries.
Review and reconcile grant expenditures, revenues, commitments, payroll costs, benefits, and indirect costs for accuracy and compliance.
Prepare accounting entries, year-end adjustments, grant closeout entries, and financial schedules.
Coordinate grant purchase order and expenditure monitoring with Grants staff, Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Grant Budget Analysts.
Work closely with Grant Budget Analysts to reconcile grant budgets and actual financial activity and provide accounting information needed for forecasting, amendments, and financial planning.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.
Master's degree in Accounting plus two (2) years of professional experience in auditing or accounting; OR
Bachelor's degree in Accounting plus three (3) years of professional experience in auditing or accounting; OR
Master's degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration with a minimum of twelve (12) college semester credit hours in accounting courses, plus three (3) years of professional experience; OR
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration with a minimum of eighteen (18) college semester credit hours in accounting courses, plus four (4) years of professional experience; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional experience in auditing or accounting shall not include account keeping, bookkeeping, or other clerical financial or record keeping activities.
Relevant college semester credit hours shall include no more than three (3) credit hours received for internships.
Candidates meeting specific educational requirements must submit college transcripts or an itemized list of coursework and credits received.

Skills

Principles, procedures, and terminology of general and governmental accounting
Techniques of internal control
Third-party reimbursement
Federal and state grant regulations
Audit procedures as defined by the federal government
Designing, implementing, and modifying accounting systems
Planning and developing accounting procedures
Interpreting state, federal, and local government laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to financial record preparation
Supervisory ability
Preparing and analyzing complex and accurate financial reports
Utilizing an automated accounting system and performing data entry
Establishing and maintaining professional working relationships
Oral and written communication
Resourcefulness in solving accounting problems
Accurate accounting work
Good judgment
Oracle PPM for Grants (project costing, billing, revenue, receivables, reconciliation, reporting, financial closeout)
Reconciliation of financial activity to the General Ledger
Research and resolution of financial variances, rejected transactions, and suspense items
Grant revenue and accounts receivable accounting
Sponsor billing, reimbursement requests, FS-25s, cash management, deferred revenue, and related journal entries
Review and reconciliation of grant expenditures, revenues, commitments, payroll costs, benefits, and indirect costs
Preparation of accounting entries, year-end adjustments, grant closeout entries, and financial schedules
Coordination of grant purchase order and expenditure monitoring
Reconciliation of grant budgets and actual financial activity
Providing accounting information for forecasting, amendments, and financial planning

Location

Rochester, New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior level
Two (2) years of professional experience
Three (3) years of professional experience
Four (4) years of professional experience

Education Level

Master's degree in Accounting
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Master's degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration with accounting coursework
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration with accounting coursework
High school diploma or equivalency

About the Company

The Rochester City School District (RCSD) serves nearly 23,000 students across 48 PreK sites and 39 schools in Rochester, New York.
RCSD is committed to equity, academic excellence, and student empowerment, offering specialized programs including bilingual education, alternative learning pathways, and college and career readiness initiatives.
The district's mission is to cultivate a culture of academic excellence, empathy, and accountability, preparing every student for success beyond graduation.
RCSD embraces forward-thinking strategies to inspire critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning.