26 Executive Assistant Accounts Receivable

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge skills and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community parents staff and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity celebrate diversity and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe positive and supportive environment for our students and staff
• We believe that our community heritage traditions and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

As we embrace these values and consider their impact we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

Job Title: Executive Assistant -Accounts Receivable
Work Year: 213 days
Department: Business Services
Reports To: Accounting Supervisor
Salary Range: Executive Assistant Salary Schedule
Benefits: Fringe Benefits based on Executive Assistant Meet and Confer
Status: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
The Executive Assistant -Accounts Receivable assists the accounting department with maintaining complex financial records gathering and compiling data updating ledgers performing and assisting with various audits in the district and preparing budgets and various financial reports. Position must be familiar with and follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Responsible to assist in training other district staff on financial requirements and accounting processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED:

• Any combination of education training and/or experience equivalent to: AA Degree in Business Administration Accounting Finance or related field and three (3) years of experience in finance accounting or a related field.
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing using proper grammar and vocabulary

PREFERRED:

• Experience/knowledge in School District or other government payroll/accounting field.
• Experience/knowledge in Alio Business Management Software.
• Due to the complexity of duties and training required for the position a long term commitment is preferred.
• Spanish speaking skills

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Colorado Statutes Colorado Department of Education financial policies and procedures and proposed legislative issues (federal and state)
• Knowledge of accounting methods procedures and terminology
• Knowledge of modern office practices and operation of standard office appliances including desktop computers typewriters and copy machines
• Knowledge of mathematical and formula functions of spreadsheets (Excel) including formatting
• Ability to be detail oriented with excellent proofing skills (ex. Proper grammar style syntax spelling and punctuation)
• Ability to perform general office work quickly and efficiently
• Ability to perform a variety of highly complex technical duties involving specialized knowledge and independent judgment
• Ability to prioritize plan organize and execute work independently
• Ability to use standard database spreadsheet and word processing software effectively.
• Familiarity with mainframe terminal electronic mail requisitioning purchase orders service requests and other computerized processes
• Ability to compose clear concise letters and memos and format reports
• Ability to utilize professional telephone and electronic communication techniques and etiquette
• Ability to maintain complex financial records gather and compile data and prepare financial reports accurately.
• Excellent work attitude with willingness to take responsibility for project completion and implementing initiative in reaching organizational goals
• Ability to utilize interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy to maintain a professional and friendly environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional/effective working relationship with all staff students parents city/county officials and community members
• Ability to work under pressure with a multitude of on-going tasks and last-minute deadlines and changes despite frequent interruptions with minimal errors
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures; Ability to answer routine questions
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore this position description is designed to define primary duties qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Districts/departments goals. Actual duties responsibilities frequency and percentages may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors.

• Perform a variety of accounting duties in support of assigned accounts and functions such as accounts payable accounts receivable and/or cash transactions; prepare compute process and verify various financial forms and documents; perform mathematical computations related to accounting basic financial and statistical record keeping techniques and balance assigned accounts as directed.
• Understand know and follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Colorado Statutes Colorado Department of Education financial policies and procedures and stay current with any proposed school finance legislative or procedural updates and changes.
• Examine code verify balance and reconcile various types of transactions listings invoices vouchers and reports. Prepare financial analysis reports as required
• Review documents and data (i.e. incoming requisitions past purchases reconciliation with accounts payable and inventory) to ensure completeness and accuracy of purchasing process
• Reconcile revenue to CDE and Federal reports
• Manage smaller District Funds including the budget and financial tracking of assigned accounts
• Visit buildings and perform cash on hand audits file audits and other audits as assigned to determine if district financial policies are followed throughout the fiscal year as assigned
• Assemble match sort tabulate check and post financial and statistical data such as income and expenditures; reconcile statements ledgers records and other financial documents as required; review data for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain various auditable records related to income expenditures and assigned accounts; establish and maintain filing systems.
• Serve as leader on assigned accounting projects for greater efficiencies within ALIO and other systems including but not limited to ALIO Intelligence Hayes Infinite Campus and Rev Trak
• Process accounts receivable as assigned; prepare invoices/billings for program participants; receive code and verify incoming monies; prepare and process receipts; check money totals against receipts and invoices to assure accuracy; prepare and distribute electronic and in-person bank deposits as required; ensure on hand cash and check totals do not exceed District designated maximum
• Secure any un-deposited cash and/or checks in vault when leaving for the day; always keep cash checks and documents containing bank account numbers or other sensitive information locked away when leaving work station
• Responsible for deposit slip inventory and ordering additional deposit books as needed
• Monitor CDE Financial Transparency for compliance and update as necessary
• Distribute applications guidelines and timesheets as well as submit payment requests for the Senior Citizen Tax Offset Program on a yearly basis
• Assist with the implementation of new software models in the accounting system (ALIO)
• Create weekly accounts payable batches as assigned Process weekly accounts payable checks as assigned
• Assist with Infinite Campus student fee related issues; process online payments on a monthly basis
• Responsible for Procurement Card processing; audit cardholder charges and documentation for completeness and appropriateness of purchases; assist in p-card admin duties (i.e. reset cardholder passwords and answering cardholder questions)
• Inform staff and vendors regarding procedural requirements for facilitating the purchasing process with established practices.
• Maintain purchasing documents files and records for ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and procedures
• Receive review and verify a variety of accounting information; input a variety of accounting data into an assigned computer system; maintain automated financial records
• Prepare adjusting and closing journal entries as assigned
• Assist in monitoring change funds for Student Activities Athletics and Nutrition Services
• Assist with sales tax reporting
• Research discrepancies and answer questions regarding accounting finance payment and budget issues and inquiries
• Assist with physical fixed assets inventory by visiting schools to locate and identify equipment designated by district policy for fixed asset tracking
• Provide financial and accounting training including rules regarding sales tax and internal controls to other departments and district staff including secretaries other clerical support principals directors etc. as needed. Audit departments and schools to endure controls are in place and are being followed by D60 staff
• Maintain and follow processes to maintain appropriate financial controls
• Maintain develop and complete work papers and reconciliations required for the annual audit. Prepare and provide information to external financial auditors as necessary
• Obtain basic training in fields of payroll purchasing and finance to assist departments as needed
• Communicate with District staff and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues questions or concerns with accounting budget and finance
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator copier fax machine computer and assigned software
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of assignments
• Attend building visits and assist in performing file audits for compliance to various accounting processes and procedures

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The work requires the use of telephone and using fingers to operate computer keyboards. The employee is continually hearing and speaking to exchange information. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

In a 9-hour workday this job requires:
R ï½ Rarely (Less than .5 hr per day) O ï½ Occasionally (.5 ï½ 2.5 hrs per day)
F ï½ Frequently (2.5 ï½ 6 hrs per day) C ï½ Continually (6 ï½ 9 hrs per day)
NA ï½ Not Applicable

WORKING CONDITIONS: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work is performed in a typical office environment.


Application Procedure:
Apply online

Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression marital status national origin religion ancestry age disability need for special education services genetic information pregnancy or childbirth status or other status protected by law in admission access to treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Student Support Services Andrew Burns Title IXCoordinator/Compliance Officer for complaints. This individual can be located at 315 West 11th Street Pueblo Colorado 81003 . Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to Pueblo School District No. 60s Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officernamed herein; the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education at ; or both. Complaint procedures have been established for students parents employees and members of the public. (Policy AC AC-R-1AC-R-2 AC-E-1AC-E-2 AC-E-3).

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