Treasurer - Accounting Specialist

• Execute financial accounting functions for the General Fund, Special Aid Fund, Trust and Agency Fund, and Capital Fund, ensuring all entries and transfers are accurate and timely
• Maintain accounting practices in strict accordance with the Uniform System of Accounts as mandated by the NYS Department of Audit and Control and the Commissioner of Education
• Manage the organization’s cash functions, including liquidity planning and the execution of investment strategies
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and verify that all cash accounts align with the general ledger
• Prepare specialized financial records and reports for the annual independent audit and various state or federal audits
• Facilitate the reporting process for grants and contracts, ensuring that expenditures are properly tracked and claimed
• Assist in the development of program budgets, providing historical data and fiscal projections to the Business Administrator
• Assist in developing oversight services and accounting guidance for the local school districts within the Questar III BOCES region
• Provide administrative oversight for the Business Office, ensuring standard operating procedures are followed
• Execute other tasks as assigned by the Business Administrator to support the evolving needs of the agency

• Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) holder
• OR Master’s degree in Accounting
• OR Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting combined with a minimum of 5 years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience in Education/School District System and/or Government
• Deep understanding of fund accounting and the NYS Uniform System of Accounts
• High proficiency in financial reporting software and data analysis
• Proven ability to handle sensitive financial data with discretion and a high degree of accuracy

Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) holder

Enrollment in the New York State Employees Retirement Pension System