Senior Accountant

Basic Position Function Perform professional level accounting and complex professional accounting duties related to financial analysis and preparation of required financial reports; assist in budget development and control; review and implement laws and District policies; train department personnel and perform a variety of other duties relative to assigned area of responsibility. Perform complex and technical accounting work in the maintenance of records of revenues, appropriations, expenditures and special funds; schedule journal vouchers and reconciliations to produce accurate periodic reports for assigned funds; analyze cost data and prepare project accounting reports. Compile annual revenue budget for District funds; prepare projections of revenues, budget estimates and supporting schedules; monitor and report on budget and revenue account status. Analyze and interpret new state and Federal legislation pertaining to numerous income schedules to determine impact on new or existing programs. Gather, review and analyze data pertinent to problem areas assigned for study such as use of salary savings, projected budgetary impact of proposed course of action, compliance of fiscal procedures with applicable statutes and regulations. Perform internal audits of income and expenditures and check and review all district accounts including student body funds that may have a major impact on the financial status of various programs. Compile data for financial reports requiring application of accounting principles and judgment. Assist in administrative and financial analyses and verification of fiscal reports and statements, expenditures, revenues and other financial transactions. Analyze documents, reports and records concerned with various state apportionments, tax rates, reimbursements and expenditures. Prepare profit and loss statements applicable to special programs. Perform related duties as required. Experience Three years of full time, paid professional level experience in the field of auditing and accounting involving preparation and analytical examination of financial statements and reports. Education Graduation from college with a major in accounting, business administration or related field (additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years). Knowledge Principles, procedures and methods of governmental accounting Principles of budget preparation, control and analysis Methods and procedures of financial analysis and research Principles and procedures of financial record keeping Automated accounting systems and procedures and operation of personal computers Modern office procedures, methods and equipment, including computers Pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations including California School District accounting and financial rules Ability Conduct meetings and instruct groups or individuals in financial record keeping work Communicate effectively orally and in writing Prepare clear and accurate financial statements and reports Interpret and implement codes, statutes and legislative enactments Make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy Understand and carry out oral and written instructions Work with a minimum of supervision Prepare, maintain and control budgets Operate a computer and modern software to develop, direct and maintain a computerized finance program Provide information and assistance to parents, the general public and other staff members in a helpful, courteous and timely manner #J-18808-Ljbffr Conejo Valley Unified School District