Accounting and Reconciliation Specialist

Iowa City Community School District

Job Location:

Iowa, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Accounting and Reconciliation Specialist

Qualifications:

Minimum of Associates degree in Accounting required. Bachelors Degree preferred
Experience with cash reconciliation required
3-5 years of experience working in a similar position preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports To:

Director of Financial Reporting

Supervises: NA

Job Goal(s):

Performs the full range of professional duties required to support the business department including the performance of complex and/or sensitive activities; may manage large-scale long-term projects; and performs related duties as required or assigned.

Position Responsibilities:

May represent the business department in meetings planning sessions or formal presentations

Provides expertise within specific functions and responsibilities of the department
Serves as a resource for school-based administration and staff

Job Specific Responsibilities

Perform monthly reconciliation of district bank accounts including operating payroll grants nutrition services and student activity funds
Reconcile general ledger accounts to subsidiary ledgers and supporting documentation
Investigate and resolve discrepancies outstanding checks voids and unidentified deposits in a timely manner
Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
Communicate discrepancies and corrective actions clearly to administrators and staff
Maintain accurate fund accounting records in compliance with governmental accounting standards (GASB)
Generate reports from financial systems to support reconciliation and reporting

Required Experience:

Accounting and Reconciliation Specialist Qualifications:Minimum of Associates degree in Accounting required. Bachelors Degree preferredExperience with cash reconciliation required3-5 years of experience working in a similar position preferredSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Distr...