District Accountant (Anticipated)

Job Title: Accountant/Accounting Software Knowledge Steward

Department: Finance

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent for Finance/Assistant Business Administrator

Salary Guide: Non-Affiliate A

Summary : Responsible for all assigned accounting functions and planning/coordinating the financial software of

the business office. Applies principles of accounting to analyze past and present financial operations, and estimates

future revenues and expenditures to prepare budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Maintain a complete and systematic set of records in the form prescribed by the Commissioner of Education of all financial transactions of the district.
• Records detail of school financial transactions in computerized finance system in appropriate journals andsubsidiary ledgers from such sources as requisitions, payroll records, etc.
• Computes and records cash receipt summaries.
• Maintain all records for grant programs. Prepare required reports, monthly summaries to grant managers,and other assistance to grant manager as needed.
• Assists accounts payable personnel in properly encumbering and processing for payment, the purchase
• orders for the district.
• Tracks lease purchases and bond referendums trust account.
• Work with district budget managers and secretaries on effective utilization of accounting software to include remote requisitions, budget reports and budget building.
• Work with other users of accounting software on its effective utilization and integration with personnel andpayroll software.
• Provide training to district personnel of effective utilization of accounting software.
• Coordinate all bank reconciliation with the Treasurer of Public School Monies.
• Recommend and implement approved cost control measures.
• Advise the administration on matters such as effective use of resources and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
• Assist in preparation of necessary information for auditors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university and

minimum of two years’ related experience and/or training.

CERTIFICATION

None

COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position, including but not

limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and accounting software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

EVALUATION

Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the board’s policy on

supervision and evaluation of non-certificated personnel by the business administrator.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Twelve month contract; Non-affiliate A bargaining unit.