26-27 Accounting Coordinator

Accounting Coordinator Credentials: CPA or SFO preferred. Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred. Training or experience required: At least 3 years of directly related experience in accounting required. Experience in a public school setting preferred. Site: Administrative Services Center. Reports to: Chief Financial Officer. Contract: 240 days. Salary Schedule: Support Off-Scale - commensurate with experience FLSA Classification: Exempt Essential Job Functions: Administer and oversee the financial accounting records both in expenditures and revenues and in budgeting requirements. Oversee all accounting procedures. Assist CFO with the supervision of staff including hiring, performance appraisal, discipline/commendation, training, and other personnel functions. Oversee departmental budget. Assist CFO in preparation of reports for the district's budget. Assume responsibility for financial records, reports, statements, etc. Prepare monthly closing. Oversee the processing of claims and checks. Assist staff and purchasing department with preparation of requisitions and processing of purchase orders. Oversee accounts payable/receivable, and all other accounting information. Develop procedures for the proper accounting functions in the district. Facilitate payroll procedures, reports, and other requirements relative to payroll. Supervise procedures for coding, monitoring and tracking fixed assets and inventory items. Train users of accounting programs in various departments. Train and provide technical assistance concerning any aspect of accounting, budgeting, data processing of accounting information, etc. Stay abreast of accounting requirements mandated by the State or federal government. Update system procedures as needed to meet new legal requirements and technological enhancements. Work closely with independent auditors during the audit of all accounts and records with the district. Work to correct any audit exceptions or concerns in the district. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Communication Skills (oral, written, or business): Must have a knowledge of grammatical structure, vocabulary for preparing correspondence from rough draft or proofing of completed material. Communicate in a clear, grammatically correct manner. In addition to above, compose correspondence, train, and direct others and provide complex instructions. Conduct interviews as needed. Must use creativity; make public presentations and provide complex letters and reports. Mathematical Skills: Perform routine computations requiring a knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. Reading and Interpreting: Read and interpret complex written and printed materials such as bid proposals, regulations, contracts, balance sheets/ledgers, etc. Technology: Operate software with sophisticated retrieval, storage, and merging capabilities. Must be familiar with electronic fund accounting systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr Norman Public Schools