SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Senior AccountantUnder the guidance of the Chief Financial Officer, plans and coordinates professional accounting functions within the Business and Financial Services Office. Oversees accounting activities related to proprietary funds, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, reconciliations, year-end close, audit preparation, and preparation of schedules and reports for the annual audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Provides technical guidance and training to accounting staff, supports internal control processes, and participates in financial system improvements. Performs related work as required.The following duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.Accounting, Reporting, and Financial Analysis:Prepares complex financial schedules, statements, reconciliations, and reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, and District policies and procedures.Monitors, analyzes, and records complex accounting transactions, including revenue recognition, expense allocations, depreciation, cost recovery, accruals, deferrals, and capital asset adjustments.Completes accurate year-end closing entries and related schedules, including accruals, deferrals, capital asset activity, depreciation, receivables, payables, and other assigned general ledger activity.Prepares and reviews journal entries to maintain account balances, correct entries, record transfers of expenditures, distribute costs, and support accurate financial reporting.Conducts cost analysis, variance analysis, and financial review for assigned funds, programs, and accounts.Performs and reviews bank and account reconciliations, including cash, receivables, payables, inventories, capital assets, depreciation, and related balance sheet accounts.Assists with maintaining the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and related financial records.Maintains the chart of accounts and supports consistent coding of financial activity across assigned funds, departments, and programs.Proprietary Fund and District Accounting Responsibilities:Conducts accounting and financial reporting for assigned proprietary and internal service funds, including Nutrition Services, Health Insurance, Property and Casualty, and Workers' Compensation funds.Reviews fund activity to ensure accurate accounting treatment, appropriate classification of revenues and expenditures, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and District procedures.Prepares quarterly financial reports and related schedules for assigned proprietary funds.Supports fiscal monitoring, analysis, and reporting for enterprise and internal service fund activity.Audit, ACFR, and Compliance Support:Prepares audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and related reports for the annual audit.Assists with preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), and other required financial reports.Responds to audit requests and assists with the review and resolution of audit findings, questions, or requested documentation.Maintains and improves internal controls over financial processes, reporting, reconciliations, and accounting system workflows.Ensures accounting records are maintained in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, District policies, and internal procedures.Systems, Process Improvement, and Staff Support:Participates in financial system updates, implementation activities, testing, reporting improvements, workflow analysis, and process enhancements.Supports the effective use of accounting systems and financial applications to improve accuracy, efficiency, internal controls, and reporting capabilities.Provides training, guidance, and technical support to staff accountants and other Business Office staff regarding accounting processes, financial systems, reconciliations, reporting requirements, and District procedures.Reviews work products, provides feedback, and supports the development of accounting staff.Identifies opportunities to improve financial processes, documentation, procedures, and internal controls.Communication and Collaboration:Collaborates with internal departments, schools, auditors, vendors, and external stakeholders to complete Districtwide accounting, reporting, audit, and financial projects.Communicates financial information clearly and effectively to supervisors, staff, departments, and other stakeholders.Provides technical accounting guidance and responds to questions related to assigned funds, accounts, systems, and reporting requirements.Performs related duties as assigned.