Roane County Schools

Professional Accountant / Benefits Coordinator

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  • Position Type
    Professional

    Qualifications

    1. Must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university including at least 24 hours of coursework in accounting.
    2. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to use technology-enhanced and technology-enabled tools and applications.
    3. Demonstrated, successful experience in accounting and/or human resources is preferred, with experience in government accounting and/or human resources further preferred.

    Responsibilities

    1. Receive, maintain, and prepare for payment all payroll-related requests, including regular, extracurricular, extra-duty, and special circumstances payments.
    2. Monitor and input as necessary any and all information required for the accurate and legal payment of payroll-related requests, including but not limited to pre-employment questionnaires and information relevant to taxes, direct deposit, workers compensation, and retirement.
    3. Maintain accurate records of and provide information to employees on all Board- and state-sponsored benefits programs, including but not limited to the Public Employees Insurance Agency, the Consolidated Public Retirement Board’s Teachers Retirement System, and Mountaineer Flexible Benefits.
    4. Provide human resources services to employees and potential employees including on-boarding, benefits counseling, and exit interviews.
    5. Working with Treasurer / Chief School Business Official, become familiar with all aspects of the finance office including accounts payable and grant accounting so as to provide support in these areas as / if needed.
    6. Attend relevant trainings, briefings, and other meetings regarding grant programs, including those provided at the regional-, state-, and/or federal-level.
    7. Maintain communication with county and school administrators as it relates to relevant financial accounts and transactions.

    Positions

    1. Professional Accountant / Benefits Coordinator (CO)