Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Ganado Unified School District Ganado Unified School District
- Business Services
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This job is also posted in Ganado Unified School District No. 20

Job : 5887428
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 14, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Purpose Statement

The job of Accounting Specialist is done for the purpose/s of providing support for the District's financial operations with responsibility for processing, recording, monitoring, reconciling, and reporting financial information. The position performs a variety of accounting functions related to district funds, grants, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, budget monitoring, and financial compliance while ensuring adherence to established accounting practices, district policies/procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations.
This job reports to Director of Business Services

Essential Functions

• Analyzes financial information and accounting records for the purpose of identifying budget variances, monitoring expenditures, compiling statistical information, developing procedures, and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices, grant requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Assists auditors for the purpose of providing requested supporting documentation, financial records, grant documentation, and other information required for audit and monitoring reviews.
• Compiles a wide variety of financial information related to work assignments for the purpose of providing required documentation, preparing reports, processing information, and supporting financial decision-making.
• Monitors variety of budgets (federal, state, local, etc.) and expenditures for the purpose of ensuring compliance with funding requirements, allowable cost principles, grant timelines, and district policies.
• Prepares and submits grant reimbursement requests, financial reports, grant completion reports, and related documentation for the purpose of ensuring timely reimbursement and compliance with grantor requirements.
• Maintains a wide variety of financial information, files and records (e.g. accounts payable, accounts receivable, contracts, grants, bank statements, reconciliations with banks and county, supporting documentation, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies, auditory requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors account balances and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses remain within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, professional development activities, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions and remain current on account and grant regulations.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials and electronic financial information (including, but not limited to financial statements, deposits, budget reports, grant reports, reconciliations, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing reference, conveying information, updating and distributing information, authorizing for action and complying with established financial, accounting, legal, administrative, and grant requirements/practices.
• Provides orientation, guidance, and support to other departmental/district personnel regarding procedures and grant/program requirements and compliance for the purpose of ensuring efficient processing and adherence to district policy and established regulatory guidelines.
• Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions on issues relating to accounting functions for the purpose of improving operational efficiency, internal controls, compliance, and financial accountability.
• Reconciles a wide variety of financial data (including, but not limited to general ledger accounts, grant accounts, monthly bank statements, monthly county statements, etc/)for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring…