Accounting Specialist - Technology

Primary Purpose:

Assists program directors with budgeting, purchasing, and monitoring of state and federal programs.

Education / Certification:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field or 4 years of accounting or related experience.

Experience / Other Requirements

• One year of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Financial experience in school business or another governmental entity is preferred.

Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Knowledge of applicable district policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to manage budgets.
• Microsoft Excel and Word proficient.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinates with program staff in the development of state program budgets.
• Processes requisitions for the program in accordance with procedure, policy, regulation, law, and good practice.
• Compiles reports and spreadsheets for evaluating and maintaining data.
• Collaborates with Human Resources and the specific State Program Director to verify staffing assignments.
• Reviews timesheets for part-time employees and extra duty pay.
• Assists with the collection of data for program compliance.
• Reconciles Time & Effort with the payroll department when needed.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations, journals, and other reports as directed by the Budget Director and Executive Director of Accounting and Finance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Information Officer.
• Works closely with all staff to facilitate the educational process by accurately and efficiently conducting school business.
• Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible, and serves as a role model for all District staff.
• Reviews current procedures with suggestions for increased efficiency and accuracy.

Professional Growth and Development

• Develops needed professional skills appropriate to job assignments.
• Continues updating skills through finance and accounting classes.
• Maintains current knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting.
• Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance, and learning the records retention schedule for department records.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.