Accounting Specialist
Accounting Specialist
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Job Description
Position Statement
The job of Accounting Specialist is done for the purpose/s of providing support to department activities with specific responsibility for ensuring that overall fiscal policies practices payroll protocols and/or regulations meet network and compliance requirements; maintaining accurate account balances; ensuring efficient use of financial resources; and providing financial information guidance and recommendations to the department administration Chief Financial Officer Board and/or regulatory agencies.
This job reports to Chief Financial Officer
Essential Functions
- Assists auditors for the purpose of providing requested supporting documentation information on internal processes and/or coordinating activities in support of the audit process.
- Coordinates a wide variety of accounting projects/processes (e.g. payroll payments to vendors accruals for revenues/expenses etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate financial management and compliance.
- Coordinates various aspects of network payroll (e.g. general ledger coding insurance etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of all payroll records.
- Generates payments of invoices; invoicing for partner schools; inputting of general/fixed assets inventories of equipment etc. for the purpose of ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions maintaining comprehensive records and supporting efficient operations within the organization.
- Implements accounting procedures for the purpose of providing internal financial controls throughout the network and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices and all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Monitors school site purchase order process for the purpose of ensuring availability of funds; and compliance with established network financial guidelines and program policies practices and regulatory requirements.
- Oversees a variety of network online systems (e.g. donor payment check printing etc.) for the purpose of streamlining financial processes enhancing data accuracy and facilitating secure transactions in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Participates in department meetings workshops committees etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions and/or supporting the activities of the network.
- Prepares a wide variety of reports (e.g. analyses for grants input for budget creation numbers of students in transition/homeless etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and/or conveying information.
- Presents a wide variety of financial and reported information (e.g. budget overviews accounting processes payroll information etc.) for the purpose of communicating information gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal accounting controls.
- Responds to inquiries from a wide variety of internal and external sources (e.g. staff outside vendors etc.) for the purpose of providing information direction and/or appropriate referrals.
- Reviews all expense reports from staff and administration for the purpose of ensuring expenses fall within network policy meet approval protocols and submission of required documentation for payment.
- Updates network reimbursement policies for travel and professional development disseminating current information to staff for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting employee growth and development initiatives.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
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 advanced math; read technical information compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. 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; gather collate and/or classify data; and use job- related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. 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 following 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 jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organizations services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs 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 80% sitting 10% walking 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Experience:Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Education:Bachelors degree in job-related area with an emphasis in accounting.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
