Financial Analyst (Accounts Payable)

Primary responsiblity will be accounts payable

240 days; 11 sick and 3 personal days; Health and optional benefits offered

CLASS TITLE: FINANCIAL ANALYST I

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform functions and analyses necessary to designated financial area. Responsible for the preparation and financial accounting of assigned programs of the District.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Maintain the financial records for assigned programs and activities making appropriate journal and general ledger entries and preparing appropriate journal and general ledger entries and preparing appropriate accounting reports.
• Prepare various finance reports for assigned activity.
• Assist with external and internal audits as assigned; assist Finance Officer in estimating portions of the overall District budget.
• Prepare financial analysis of revenues and expenditures and compare to other school districts in State and out of the state as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Accounting budgeting and auditing principles practices and procedures.
• Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques. Working knowledge in excel.
• Preparation of comprehensive accounting reports.
• Modern office practices procedures and equipment.
• Applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
• Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
• Operation of a computer including financial accounting system and spreadsheets.
• District organization operations policies and objectives.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan organize and participate in financial and statistical record keeping activities.
• Cross train with other finance office personnel.
• Maintain and audit fiscal records and accounts in a school district.

• Assist the finance officer in assuring compliance with applicable District policies procedures and governmental regulations.
• Assist the finance officer in applying applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
• Balance accounts and reconcile bank statements as assigned.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Plan and organize work.
• Coordinate and monitor clerical accounting assignments and activities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate and two years of accounting experience.

Required Experience:

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