Accountant

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in business or related field.
• Two (2) years of related experience and/or training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in business or related field.
• Five (5) years of related experience.

Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; organizational and management skills.
• Knowledge of pertinent regulations policies and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA Public Records Sunshine Law FERPA and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy public information and records retention.
• Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment materials practices computers and applications.
• Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.

Revised: 5/9/23

Responsibilities

• Operate office equipment especially computers with in-house software programs.
• Provide accurate information to others demonstrating specific knowledge of governmental accounting federal and state legal statutes and Board policies.
• Write and interpret financial budgets.
• Ensure compliance with internal state and federal accounting guidelines.
• Use effective oral and written communication skills especially over the telephone.
• Organize self to accomplish tasks related to goals and prioritize items to discuss with supervisor.
• Provide customer-friendly service through the interaction with people at all levels of the school system and community.
• Perform reconciliations related to District accounting procedures.
• Take responsibility of training others in business financial functions.
• Work effectively under the stress of time personnel shortages and multiple requests.
• Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.

Revised: 5/9/23

Additional Job Information

U08 $23.31 8 hours 255 days

Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience.