Accountant

Accountant

Perform professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, analysis and reporting of financial data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, and/or finance
• Two years of school accounting experience at a high level of responsibility

Major Responsibilities:

• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records according to governmental accounting principles and district procedures.
• Compute and prepare data for journal entry and budget transfers.
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, consolidated statements, and other statements and reports.
• Monitor and reconcile expenditures with budget availability.
• Set up and maintain account controls, logs, and files.
• Perform cost accounting activities, bank reconciliation, or accounting for grant expenditures.
• Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries, accounting methods, and procedures.
• Work with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding budget and accounting issues.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Prepare timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal, state, and GASB standards.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable records and financial statements.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles established by the Governmental Accounting System Board (GASB)
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and recommend improved procedures
• Ability to use software to develop complex accounting reports, spreadsheets, and databases
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Working Conditions:

• Use of standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting; repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional district-wide travel; work with frequent interruptions; and maintain emotional control under stress.