Accountant - General Ledger

Job Title: Accountant - General Ledger

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Business Services

Pay Grade: Admin PG 2

Dept./School: Business Services

Date Revised: 5/28/2026

Duty Days: 226

Funding Source: Local

Primary Purpose: Perform professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, analysis and reporting of financial data.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business related field, required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles established by the Governmental Accounting System Board (GASB)
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and recommend improved procedures
• Ability to software to develop complex accounting reports, spreadsheets, and databases
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a school district or government setting.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records according to governmental accounting principles and district procedures.
• Compute and prepare data for journal entry and budget transfers.
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, consolidated statements, and other statements and reports.
• Monitor and reconcile expenditures with budget availability.
• Set up and maintain account controls, logs, and files.
• Perform cost accounting activities, bank reconciliation, or accounting for grant expenditures.
• Review and verify accuracy of journal entries, accounting methods, and procedures.
• Work with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding budget and accounting issues.
• Work cooperatively with district personnel and maintain emotional control under stress, particularly during peak budget & audit seasons.
• Prepare timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal, state, and GASB standards.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable accounting records.
• Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and security of financial data.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

General Employee Requirements:

• Quality of Work - complete assignments meeting quality standards, to include accuracy, neatness, thoroughness and adherence to standards and safety rules.
• Quantity of Work - demonstrate the ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously, perform work in a productive and timely manner, and meet work schedules.
• Work Habits - display a positive, cooperative attitude toward work assignments, working diligently to accomplish tasks assigned.
• Communication - communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization.
• Dependability - adhere to time frames, monitor projects and exercise follow-through, be on time for meetings and appointments, and respond appropriately to instructions and procedures.
• Cooperation - work well with co-workers and supervisors as a contributing team member, demonstrate consideration of and maintain rapport with others, and help others willingly.
• Initiative - seek and assume greater responsibility, monitor projects independently as required, and follow through appropriately.
• Adaptability - adjust well to any change in duties, procedures, supervisors or work environment, accept new ideas and approaches to work, and respond appropriately to constructive criticism and suggestions for work improvement.
• Judgment - effectively analyze problems, determine appropriate action for solutions, and use logical thinking to exhibit timely and decisive action.
• Attendance - attend work on a consistent basis, taking care to consider the use and number of absences in accordance with policy so that the organization is not negatively impacted.
• Punctuality - arrive to work and depart from work according to department and district requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.