Accounting Technician II

October 2026 Durham Public Schools Title: Accounting II Technician Department: Community Education Reports To: Accounting Manager/Budget Analyst of Community Education FLSA Status: Full-Time, Permanent, 12 months, exempt

Position Summary The Accounting Technician performs routine bookkeeping duties and is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing payments, supporting departmental operations, and providing high-quality customer service. This role requires strong attention to detail, working knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to communicate effectively with families, staff, and external agencies. The technician ensures compliance with district policies and Board of Education procedures while contributing to the smooth operation of the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Collects, receipts, and reconciles electronic, cash, and check payments from families, vendors, and agencies.
2. Manages customer accounts including tuition billing, registration, refunds, and delinquent collections.
3. Identifies and communicates with delinquent customers for collection of past due payments.
4. Processes financial transactions such as cash receipts, daily deposits, accounts payable, reimbursements, and special billing.
5. Prepares, reviews, and distributes financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis; reconciles accounts and monitors department budgets.
6. Maintains accurate and confidential records-both digital and paper-for students, financial transactions, and departmental documentation.
7. Supports payroll functions by processing timesheets, leave balances, extra duty forms, and attendance records using LINQ/Timekeeper and other systems.
8. Provides administrative support including scheduling, ordering supplies, preparing travel requests, processing expense reimbursements, and coordinating calendar items.
9. Processes and manages requisition orders and accounts payable billings.
10. Responds to phone calls, voicemails and email inquiries, and resolve parent and vendor concerns in a professional and timely manner.
11. Communicates effectively with site managers, analyzes attendance data and sign-in/out sheets for accuracy; processes registrations, supplemental child information, add/withdraw requests, late pick-ups and issues refunds as necessary.
12. Manages communication with the Department of Social Services and other third-party vendors, including voucher reporting, registration data entry, and attendance verification.
13. Generates customized reports and presentations using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial software tools.
14. Processes employee Workman's Compensation claims within the required timelines.
15. Ensures compliance with reporting requirements by submitting required documents to local, state, and federal agencies.

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16. Assists with surplus property processing, fixed asset reporting, and departmental inventory.
17. Coordinates repairs and maintenance for department equipment such as printers, copiers, and computers.
18. Participates in district and departmental meetings and completes required annual professional development.
19. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications and Education Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field Experience Minimum five years of accounting, bookkeeping or clerical /support experience in a public setting or educational environment preferred. Has a thorough knowledge of professional office practices, procedures and use of office software programs. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Strong working knowledge of accounting procedures and financial systems.
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Drive, OneDrive) and accounting software such as Sylogist, ProCare, LINQ, NC Fast, Infinite Campus and third- party platforms.
3. Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
4. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
5. Ability to remain calm and professional in environment with shifting proprieties.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to grammar and detail.
7. Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, department managers, administrators, school personnel and the general public.
8. Demonstrate ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
9. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
10. Professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct in all responsibilities.

Physical Requirements Must be able to occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Requires frequent use of computers, standard office equipment, and occasional standing or walking.

Evaluation Performance will be evaluated in accordance with district policies and procedures.

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Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job. Job description is sourced from employee interviews, internal documents, representative job descriptions in similar districts, and other state/federal agencies.

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