Madison-Oneida BOCES in Verona, NY, is looking for a full-time experienced accounting professional for the Central Business Office (CBO).  The CBO provides a variety of school business accounting functions, such as payroll, accounts payable, and ledger accounting. The office is staffed by senior account clerks who are trained in all aspects of business office operations, including preparation of payroll checks, trust and agency transfers, and Federal and State reports. Other financial services include trial balances, vendor checks, board reports, warrants, financial statements, and account reconciliations.

Our ideal candidates will be able to:

• Maintain a variety of financial records
• Support the component School Business Official in managing, verifying and reporting the school’s financial data
• Meet with school officials to project fund balances, expenditures and status at various times of the year
• Prepare monthly appropriations and revenue reports
• Prepare budget additions and transfers for accounts
• Make journal entries into general ledger and prepare trial balances
• Process payroll and accounts payable functions
• Post accruals received from the State into the revenue ledger
• Assist in the preparation of the annual district(s) audit

What you bring to our team:

• Successful completion of sixty (60) semester credit hours at a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university, including or supplemented by six (6) semester credit hours in accounting; or
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND two (2) years of experience which shall have involved maintaining and checking financial accounts or records; or
• Four (4) years of experience which shall have involved maintaining and checking financial accounts or records
• Excellent working knowledge of budgetary fiscal practice and procedures
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to work independently and manage multiple tight deadlines simultaneously

Why you want to work here:

• MO BOCES is a regional educational agency that assists students, teachers, support staff, school administrators and school districts in our region. Your work and expertise will be valued!
• You will be joining a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about supporting education and who understand work-life balance.
• We offer an excellent benefits package, including: sick days, vacation days and paid holidays; health, dental and vision insurance; and membership in a public pension-based retirement system.

Salary Range: Depending on background and experience

Subject to Oneida County Civil Service requirements and exam.

Location: Madison-Oneida BOCES Administrative Building

Term: 12-month, Full-time

Start Date: As soon as possible

How to apply: Send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].