Purpose Statement
The job of District Accountant is done for the purpose/s of providing accurate fiscal and budget analysis, reconciliations, and postings; preparing financial statements, reports, project proposals, and attendance reports; performing audits of records and project expenditures; and providing financial information to the department administration and/or regulatory agencies.
This job reports to Assigned Administrator
Essential Functions
- Analyzes financial information for the purpose of identifying potential budget variances, compiling statistical information, developing procedures, and conforming to established financial practices and regulatory requirements.
- Audits records, project expenditures, internal controls, and district operations for the purpose of ensuring compliance with GAAP, SACS, and federal and state laws and regulations.
- Compiles statistical and financial data (e.g. general ledger, District average daily attendance (ADA) for state reporting, district cash deposits, booster billing, developer fees, etc.) for the purpose of providing financial summaries to other personnel, and/or ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
- Coordinates a wide variety of accounting projects (e.g. district ADA reporting to the state, budget development, internal site audit review, stipends, district transportation invoices, etc.) for the purpose of providing required guidance and support.
- Monitors expenditures against budget and/or a wide variety of account information (e.g. payroll authorizations, purchase requisitions, cash purchase reimbursement requests, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy of reported information, availability of funds, and compliance with established financial guidelines and program policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Participates in meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
- Prepares a wide variety of finance-related documents (e.g. monthly invoices, billable, budget transfers, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
- Reconciles fiscal information and account balances (e.g. county/district bank accounts, accounts receivable/payable, prepaid accounts, district co-curricular stipend authorizations, etc.) for the purpose of verifying accuracy of information, maintaining accurate balances, and complying with accounting practices.
- Researches a wide variety of financial topics (e.g. PayPal account, revolving fund bank accounts, site ASB accounts, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or resolving any issues that impact the organizations operations.
- Responds to inquiries from a wide variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of providing information, direction, and/or appropriate referrals.
- Trains district staff regarding proper accounting practices for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the fund account and generally accepted accounting principles.
Other Functions
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment using pertinent software applications; performing accounting procedures; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: principles of accounting and auditing; general governmental accounting practices; standard office practices and procedures; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of
widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: analyzing a variety of financial and statistical information; working under time constraints; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; and working with detailed information.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 75% sitting, 15% walking, 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Experience: Three years of job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Education: Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.
Required Testing |
Certificates and Licenses |
Pre-Employment Proficiency Test |
None Specified |
Continuing Educ. / Training |
Clearances |
Mandated Reporter Training Salary Grade – 43 1-5 – 12 mo. work year |
Criminal Background Clearance Pre-Employment Fingerprinting and TB Test
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