ACCOUNTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY
Pittsburgh Public Schools employs over 4,000 individuals in various capacities to support the academic achievement and strength of character of the students we serve.

Under the supervision of the Director of Finance , the Accountant supports the School District of Pittsburgh’s day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and treasury functions. This position maintains accurate financial records, processes transactions, supports month-end and year-end closing and reporting activities, and provides accounting assistance to schools and departments while ensuring adherence to generally accepted accounting principles and District policies and procedures

WORK MONTHS
12 Months

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as a liaison to school treasurers by providing general ledger assistance, including support with SchoolCash Net and petty cash reimbursements.
• Prepare and enter journal entries in Munis.
• Assist with online banking software to generate daily reports and perform other treasury functions.
• Prepare daily bank deposits and complete related processes
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist in preparing assigned statements, schedules, notes, charts, and statistical tables for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the Annual Financial Report (AFR) submitted to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses as directed by the Chief Financial Officer or Director of Finance.
• Serve as a backup for accounting functions in the absence of another Accountant.
• Document departmental procedures and recommend process improvements.
• Provide regular updates to the supervisor regarding progress toward goals and challenges that may affect their completion.
• Participate in departmental, team, and individual planning and goal-setting.
• Communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality at all levels and through all methods of communication, including by telephone, face-to-face, and electronically.
• Perform activities necessary to support the District’s accounting, financial reporting, and treasury functions. Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor in support of the Department’s goals and objectives, the District’s mission, and the Superintendent’s Priority Goals.

EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Minimum of 12 credits in accounting (preferred)

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED
N/A

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Minimum 2 Years Relevant Experience (preferred)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Candidates must be enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district. Candidates must be comfortable working in a team committed to better meeting the needs of our student population. In addition, we are seeking candidates with:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 12 credits of accounting preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in or knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning Software (ERP) preferred.
• Experience maintaining electronic information files and processing paperwork.
• Ability to perform work within defined specifications and timelines while managing conflicting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze documents for errors and guide employees on appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with schools and departments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint (Munis preferred)
• Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and diplomacy to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with culturally, educationally, and racially diverse internal and external customers.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

Varies based on the needs of the supervisor

APPLICANT ELIGIBILE CRITERIA
N/A

CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
This position requires individuals to live in the territorial boundaries of the School District of Pittsburgh. If hired for this position you will be required to establish residence within three calendar months of your hire date with Pittsburgh Public Schools.

Position : 111003

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : FIN-A&AP-FS-FINANCIAL SERVICES

Grade : SUP NEX 12 BWK

Group : SUPPORT NO

Posting Start : 08/27/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $2,209.08