Class Title:

District Accountant

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under limited direction, to coordinate the work of others and/or directly perform complex and accurate fiscal and budget analysis, reconciliations, and postings; to prepare and assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, project proposals, and attendance reports; performs audits of records and project expenditures for compliance with GAAP, Federal and State laws and regulations; and to do related work as required, consistent with the job description.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Directly responsible to Director of Fiscal Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs specialized budgeting and accounting functions requiring knowledge of specific budgeting and accounting procedures
• Researches complex problems to their conclusion; and works with supervisor to assure resolution of such problems
• Reviews and prepares budgets and fiscal analysis, statements, and reports that are clear and accurate
• Reviews Districts’ independent audit reports for noncompliance items, proposes and implements compliant procedures
• Audits records, project expenditures and internal controls for compliance with GAAP, SACS, Federal and State laws and regulations, and performs on-site audits of District operations
• Reconciles County cash, bank statements, and general ledger accounts
• Prepares and / or coordinates the preparation of payroll, receivable, and payable reports and analysis as needed
• Prepares and / or coordinates the compiling and filing of various reports with other governing agencies
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relations with those contacted in the course of work
• Develops and conducts in-service training to provide technical assistance and guidance to department and school site personnel on budgets, fiscal accounting, pupil attendance, and related software programs
• Serves as a lead contact person with other departments and school sites on the status of their accounts
• Prepares narratives, reports findings and makes recommendations; and develops and updates operating and instruction manuals, as it relates to the job duties.
• Performs related duties as required.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.
• Terminology, processes and operations of assigned office or program.
• Record-keeping and filing techniques.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Basic research methods and report preparation techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Basic budgeting practices regarding monitoring and control.
• Basic math.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and administration.
• Interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Answer telephones and greet the public courteously.
• Maintain records, logs and files.
• Learn principles of training and providing work direction and guidance to others.
• Compile, assemble, verify and prepare data for records and reports.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Compose correspondence and written materials independently.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Plan and organize work.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
• Be able to multitask.
• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
• Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Hear and speak to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• See to read a variety of materials.
• Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to file materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

An AA degree in accounting or business administration, and two years professional experience; or equivalent work experiences related to varied financial analysis, record-keeping and report preparation duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment

Salary Range:

43 12 Month Work year