Accounting Analyst
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Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency.
Job Summary:
This position conducts advanced-level professional accounting related to general ledger and financial reporting activities of the Accounting Department. Included are balancing general ledger accounts controlling the journal entry process producing financial statements authenticating fiscal data and performing data extract and analysis as needed. Assists the Accounting Manager.
Essential Functions:
This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and these functions may be modified as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved.
- Balances all general ledger accounts; balances County Treasurer reports; posts monthly state apportionment tax collections and investment revenue; controls the journal entry process including preparing journal entries and maintaining central files; collaborates with appropriate staff on out-of-balance issues; reconcile cash accounts and initiate transfers between funds.
- Conducts reviews and audits of inventory accounts and processes; authorizes and records variances; reconciles subsystem data with the general ledger; analyzes trends prepares management reports and recommends procedural improvements.
- Manages accounts receivable for district; prepares select customer invoices; monitors collection process reviews aging reports; balances accounts receivable subsystem to general ledger.
- Balances bank accounts for Workers Comp Revolving Fund Payroll Direct Deposit and oversees reconciliation of depository accounts.
- Prepares monthly budget status report and related reports and graphs for Deputy Superintendent review and presentation to the Board.
- Prepares entries for annual financial closing; participates in preparation of year-end reporting; provides information for annual state audit.
- Performs internal audits as requested.
- Processes account code corrections journal entries and ASB transfer vouchers.
- Provides guidance for ASB rules serves as a resource for school personnel in the accounting and administration of ASB activities.
- Serves as Accounting/AP records retention coordinator ensuring transfer of records to district archives and subsequent destruction according to the Secretary of States records retention schedule. Coordinates with the district technology department to delete electronic records according to the Secretary of States records retention schedule.
- Responsible for the districts Federal 1099 and State unclaimed property reporting requirements; establishes and maintains procedures manages documentation prepares and distributes 1099 forms to vendors and the IRS issues due diligence notifications and files unclaimed property reports.
- Provides backup for the Accounting Manager.
- Assists the Accounting Manager and/or the Director of Business & Operations with special projects.
- Stays current with applicable rules regulations legislation technologies and procedures related to school district accounting. Adopts and implements new procedures as needed; continuously develops relevant skills and maintains proficiency in GAAP accounting and Business Plus the enterprise software used by the Business Office.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Accounting Manager.
Working Conditions: Required to work in the office unless otherwise authorized; must meet inflexible deadlines; may deal with upset individuals; requires substantial visual concentration and prolonged exposure to visual display terminal; dexterity and precision required to operate a computer.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in accounting business administration or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis
- Four (4) years of professional accounting experience.
- Professional accounting experience in public education desired.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); fund accounting and fiscal management principles concepts theories and techniques.
- Skilled in preparing financial reports and statements; detecting errors and verifying data; strong interpersonal relations and customer service; skill in computer applications and spreadsheets facilitating group processes monitoring and analyzing program operations and line-item budgets preparing analytical cost accounting and budget reports for management decision-making maintaining and reconciling accounts strong verbal and written communications.
- Full understanding of ASB rules regulations policies and procedures. Ability to advise staff on ASB protocols.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity of data interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures make recommendations and implement solutions establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and the public in a multi-cultural community research and analyze data and make recommendations and provide training in assigned areas of responsibility.
Desired Licenses/Special Requirements
CPA or other financial professional qualifications.
Salary: Non-represented Administrative Personnel - Professional Technical (NNRAP-PT) Level II; placement on the salary schedule will be determined by Human Resources DOE; annual stipend for MA/CPA or PhD/EdD degree. FLSA Exempt.
Work Year: 12 month position 260 days per year 8.0 hours per day.
Benefits: Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions. Generally you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).
The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:
- Medical plans with prescription benefits
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
All offers of employment are contingent uponsatisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
