Accountant

Accountant Position

Under general direction, performs various types of accounting functions, including the preparation and reconciliation of reports, maintains and updates account codes and databases, assists other departments with matters related to accounting, and interfaces with external agencies such as auditors.

Minimum qualifications include educational attainment equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, and two or more years of professional accounting experience, including some fund accounting and bookkeeping experience.

Job duties include updating, verifying, and reviewing the financial activities of departments and sites having restricted categorical, grant, or gift budgets; preparing status reports for various grants and claims for various programs; collecting and recording cash receipts, accounts receivables, and returned checks and preparing related worksheets for general ledger accounting; analyzing general accounting practices to ensure activities meet compliance guidelines; reviewing and reconciling fund expenditures and fund allocations to ensure accuracy of year-end closing statements; preparing month-end and year-end closing entries; generating monthly and quarterly financial statements and preparing activity and special reports as requested; making tax and accounting computations; preparing general ledger entries and reconciling information in subsidiary ledgers; analyzing cash flow and preparing cash transfers as needed; providing information and technical assistance to District personnel regarding financial and accounting matters; preparing and reconciling inventory records and entering adjustments; assisting with annual budget preparation; preparing claims, requisitions and reports required by the District and other governmental agencies and responding to related inquiries; reviewing and processing contract payments; and performing related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of operating personal computer to utilize spreadsheet and word processing applications, Internet, and electronic mail system; input data and operate ten-key calculator with speed and accuracy; prepare budget projections; review and analyze financial reports; audit accounts for propriety; identify and correct accounting errors; communicate effectively with school administrators, program coordinators, and educational agency representatives; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; schedule, organize, and complete work in accordance with deadlines; understand and interpret school accounting procedures; accurately maintain work records and compile operating, budget, program, or activity reports; demonstrate flexibility and respond to changing requirements and job assignments; and work independently with little direction.

Supervision is received from higher level management, and the employee works in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. The employee interfaces with school administrators, program coordinators, and educational agency representatives in preparing reports, reviewing accounting activities, and requesting and providing information.