Accountant 1

Job Description:

Accountant 1

Description

Position Type:
Finance/Accountant I

Date Posted:
7/20/2026

Location:
Administration Offices

Closing Date:
07/27/2026

Accountant I
District Services Center
40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year
Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Starting Wage: $1,021-$1,147/wk + Benefits

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

Summary:
To ensure that district financial activities are conducted in compliance with school board policies and procedures, governmental regulations and generally accepted accounting principles. To assist in the timely and accurate completion of financial analyses for management and external auditors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science or Bachelors of Arts degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of responsible accounting experience in the public or private sector.
• Extensive experience in the use of computer applications appropriate to the accounting field (e.g. spreadsheets, word processing, etc.).
• Ability to accurately maintain accounting records and related fiscal reports according to prescribed procedures and to reconcile errors and inconsistencies.
• Ability to work independently and to use one's own initiative to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, working relationships with all staff and outside contacts.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of business systems, procedures and controls.
• Knowledge of current accounting principles, methods, practices and terminology
• Knowledge of auditing requirements.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of fund accounting.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Manager of Finance and Purchasing and the Accountant II in the preparation of accounting and budgeting analyses needed on a regular basis in the successful operation of the department.
2. Review new program/grant budgets for completeness and determine that budgets are appropriately entered into the finance system.
3. Monitor district financial account codes to ensure adherence to the Uniform Financial Accounting Reporting System (UFARS) coding structure.
4. Review and analyze revenues and expenditures for budget control purposes.
5. Assist in the preparation of data for the annual district budget and financial reports.
6. Examine financial documents, records and accounts on a periodic basis for the purpose of determining the accuracy, reliability and completeness of financial records and reports.
7. Conduct financial audits of various departments and grants, including obtaining, analyzing, appraising, documenting and evaluating data.
8. Prepare written reports outlining findings of audits.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned.
10. Provide direction to department clerical staff as necessary.

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
• Family Coverage District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5, 250 into HRA annually

Dental Plan

• Single Coverage District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email [email protected]

Attachment(s):

• Accountant I 20260714.pdf

Salary:

USD 1,021.00 - 1,147.00 per week