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Job Description
Job Title: Accountant Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Date Revised: 2/2025
Dept./School: Central Administration
Primary Purpose:
Performs advanced accounting work relating to the preparation administration and control of the districts financial resources.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree in accounting
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles established by the Governmental Accounting System Board (GASB)
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting problems develop data and recommend improved procedures
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems
Ability to use personal computer and software to develop complex accounting reports spreadsheets and databases
Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner
Effective organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Two years of accounting experience at a high level of responsibility
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Accounting
- 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 annual district budget including communicating with department heads coordinating loading of data and keying of budget data.
- Prepare and calculate budget amendments as necessary.
- Monitor and reconcile expenditures with budget availability.
- Prepare timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal state and GASB standards.
- Set up and maintain account controls logs and files.
- Perform cost accounting activities bank reconciliation or accounting for grant expenditures.
- Review and verify accuracy of journal entries accounting methods and procedures.
- Work with administrators principals directors and staff regarding budget and accounting issues.
Records and Reports
- Prepare periodic budget report for board of trustees.
- Prepare timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal state and GASB standards.
- Record store and analyze information using accounting software.
- Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required including auditable records and financial statements.
Other
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Employment Type
Full-Time
