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Badger Independent School District No. 676 is seeking applicants for a full-time School Business Manager Accountant. The School Business Manager Accountant is responsible for the financial activities and general fiscal operations of the school district: Oversee budgeting, purchasing, accounting, payables, receivables, general ledger accounts, journal entries, reconcile statements, employee payroll and benefits, planning with administrators and department heads promoting good stewardship of resources related to efficient operations as well as providing fiscal tracking and analytic reports on a routine basis at public Board of Education meetings and for each annual independent audit. Preferred, but not required: Working knowledge of the UFARS Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards used in Minnesota public schools as well as understanding state and federal statutes applicable employee labor contracts or the willingness to learn on-the-job with mentoring guidance from professional networking opportunities offered through Minnesota Association of School Business Officials, Region 1, Northwest Service Cooperative and Minnesota Department of Education. This a salaried full-time 40 hours per week, twelve-month position Days of Service are Mondays through Fridays, 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week. Duty hours to be determined. Salary & Benefits: Starting Salary Range is $49,000 to $52,000, dependent upon qualifications, job-related experience and Badger employee labor relation agreement language. This position is eligible for the following benefits: employer contribution toward the cost of group insurance premiums; employer contribution toward the cost of group dental insurance premiums; employer contribution match in an approved 403B retirement account; paid time off, vacation, and paid vacation days. This position is eligible for Minnesota Public Employee Retirement Association PERA public pension fund. Qualifications: Experience: Proficient computer skills related to accounting spreadsheets and database management; proficient in accounting, payroll, bookkeeping; excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills; effectively work with individuals in a variety of settings; preparation for annual external independent audit; demonstrated observance of confidentiality; and prefer school business office experience with knowledge of MN school finance. Education: Prefer college/university degree in accounting or finance-related field of study; otherwise, certifications or credentials related to accounting, payroll, bookkeeping. For your convenience, there are three ways interested candidates may apply: Interested candidates should access, print, and complete an application that can be found at our website : www.badger.k12.mn.us click on About Us click on Employment Opportunities click on Badger School Non-certified Application Interested candidates may also stop in-person at the school office to pick up an application to be completed at: Badger Community School 110 Carpenter Avenue East Badger, MN 56714 Otherwise, interested candidates may send a letter of interest, resume, copy of credentials, certifications or college/university transcripts, and contact information for three references or three letters of support emailed to: dcarpenter@badger.k12.mn.us or sent by postal mail to: Badger Community School PO Box 68 Badger, MN 56714 Please contact Superintendent Daniel Carpenter if additional information is necessary Application Closing Date: Open until filled; prompt application encouraged Qualified candidates will be contacted by telephone for an interview Date of Availability: As soon as possible contingent upon completed background check and Board of Education employment approval. Daniel Carpenter Superintendent & K-12 Principal Badger School ISD #676 (218) 528-3201 dcarpenter@badger.k12.mn.us