Accounting Specialist (DS - Substitute)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under direction from an appropriate level manager or administrator, performs complex technical accounting tasks within an assigned accounting area; establishes, monitors, and maintains accurate and current records and reports on assigned activities; ensures compliance with various federal, state and District practices, policies, procedures and regulations; and coordinates and communicates various accounting activities with other district department personnel, private agencies, vendors and students.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey-level class in the Accounting Specialist series. Employees in this class are distinguished from the Senior Accounting Specialist in that the latter performs the most complex clerical accounting functions at the paraprofessional level, requiring knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles as well as significant directly related and progressively responsible experience. Employees at the Accounting Specialist level are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.

Experience:

Three years of responsible clerical accounting experience.