Accounting Associate

Central Office _ Accounting Associate I (Career Technical and Agricultural Education) 2026-2027 JobID: 22900 Position Type: Teaching & Learning/ Associate I, Accounting Date Posted: 7/30/2026 Location: Teaching & Learning Closing Date: 08/28/2026 The DeKalb County School District is seeking experienced and professional Associate I, Accounting. The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Salary Grade/Schedule: Unified 115 Salary Schedules: Click Here Title: Associate I, Accounting Essential Job Duties Processes pay applications and invoices related to projects; pays in accordance with contract payment terms. Documents and records vendor invoices, purchase requisitions, and other transactions; verifies amounts due and pays in accordance with TERMS. Investigates and resolve problematic billing and contract issues. Prepares and interprets cost accounting reports to project managers and senior management (i.e., encumbrance reports, project reconciliation, status logs, etc.). Prepares and maintains accounting records that include general accounting costing or budget data (i.e., request budget reallocations and transfers for the management and Board's approval). Manages and tracks grants and general funds; ensures that grants and general expenditures are accurate and authorized; confirms transactions are thoroughly examined to confirm funds allocated adhere to state and federal regulations and DCSD procedures and policies. Conveys clear guidelines of the solicitation process to project managers. Monitors contracts and change orders related to projects. Assists in the preparation and budget analysis of general funds to determine future fiscal year budgets for management and the Board's approval. Serves as a liaison between project managers and vendors to ensure receipt of goods and services according to the terms of the contract. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School diploma or GED equivalent required . Minimum three (3) years of bookkeeping, accounting, or closely related experience required . #J-18808-Ljbffr