Accounting and Budget Analyst
Accounting and Budget Analyst
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Job Description
Location:
EAC (Education and Administration Center)Recruiting Start Date:
06/25/2025Estimated Start Date:
07/11/2025Accounting and Budget Analyst designs and maintains financial records; summarizes analyzes or verifies such records; and/or controls and certifies expenditures and receipts.The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.
Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Assists in coordinating the annual audit and preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Develops and modifies accounting procedures and supporting methods to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Board policy administrative regulations and state statute
Exercises a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in planning and coordinating internal audits of schools and departments in order to meet the fiscal accountability goals of the district
Maintains current knowledge of school district finance accounting and budget laws and regulations
Maintains knowledge of changes in governmental accounting and financial reporting standards as promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
Maintains systems for recording tracking monitoring and inventorying district assets
Monitors expenditures in all funds
Performs Internal Audits as required for schools and departments
Prepares necessary monthly and year-end general ledger journal entries
Provides spreadsheet database and word processing support to the business and finance offices
Responsible for implementing and maintaining internal controls for the safety of funds being disbursed and receipted
Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of the main district operating account and preparing associated reconciling journal entries
Serves on various ad hoc committees representing the business office
Supports school and department staff through training and customer-service oriented assistance
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to create training materials related documentation and to train others
Ability to create access input retrieve and manipulate information in various software systems including databases and spreadsheets
Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping document management and filing systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors administrators coworkers staff students parents and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to operate standard office equipment performing a wide range of supportive tasks
Ability to provide excellent customer service for stakeholders
Ability to work days hours locations and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Ability to work well with others and share knowledge in a team environment
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
Demonstrates citizenship compassion courage discernment excellence honesty hope integrity patience perseverance reliability respect responsibility and trustworthiness
Detail-oriented
Energetic creative innovative flexible
Excellent cooperative collaborative and problem-solving skills
Fundamental understanding of bookkeeping and accounting concepts
Interact efficiently with other departments and locations to resolve issues and document solutions
Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and practices as applied to public school budgeting
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Strong organizational interpersonal written listening and verbal communication skills
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.
Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands if listed are considered essential functions.
Sits stands walks stoops kneels and crouches/squats while performing duties
Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
Uses eyes hands and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze communicate compare compile compute coordinate copy evaluate instruct negotiate synthesize reason and use interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g. B.A. A.B. B.S.)
3-5 Years Experience in Government Auditing Accounting or Budgeting
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Experience working in or with education (K-12 or Higher Ed)
Experience with an enterprise resource planning system (such as Workday Oracle PeopleSoft)
Compensation Range:
$70890-$80890(Based on job relevant experience at 100% FTE)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Hours per Day:
8.0 hour(s) per dayNumber of Days per Year:
230 Days M-FBenefits Eligibility:
For more information on our benefits please visit Employee Benefits Academy District 20 ().
FLSA Status:
United States of America (Exempt)How to Apply:
New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:
A letter of application which states why you feel you are qualified for this position and your background and experience relating to this position
A current resume
Complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts (in color readable and reflecting official status where applicable)
Three current letters of recommendation (optional)
License (if applicable)
Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.
Hiring Manager Email:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
