1.0 FTE Staff Accountant​/Auditor - Regular

• Location Business Office,520 NW Wall St,Bend, OR, 97703,United States
• Base Pay $74,237.00 - $92,714.00 / Year
• Job Category Business Office
• Employee Type FT

• Email hr-recruitment.or.us

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Position Title: STAFF ACCOUNTANT / AUDITOR

Department:
Finance Department

Reports To:
Accounting Supervisor

JOB DEFINITION:

The staff accountant performs a complete range of professional accounting and financial analytical activities in connection with accounting for the school district, including Federal, State and local grants, bond projects and student body funds; also plans organizes and conducts internal / performance audits of activities, departments and programs to insure that funds have been expended in conformance with Federal, State and District guidelines.

The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Supervisor.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK:

This position will apply technical and professional-level knowledge of accounting principles, methods and concepts as well as management concepts and industry specific auditing procedures. Depending on the specific assignment, the position will require additional in-depth knowledge of financial reporting and systems. The position will exercise independent and highly technical thought, and analysis in financial management to produce reports, statements and analyses.

This position will involve the exchange of technical information and regular interface with other departments as well as providing formal, technical training to personnel having varied backgrounds and knowledge base. Communication with others both inside and outside the District frequently contains confidential and sensitive information. The position will require travel to and from school sites and other departments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develops annual audit plan for school / department audits using defined criteria.
• Conducts comprehensive internal audits covering student accounting systems, operational efficiency, management systems and compliance with policies and procedures; develops and organizes audit procedures and appropriate tests. This process mirrors independent CPA firms audit framework.
• Conducts formal trainings and provides technical advice and support to administrative and other District staff.
• Maintains and monitors data relating to the District’s long-term capital projects and prepares monthly progress and variance reports.
• Maintains and monitors data relating to the various Federal, State and local grants and prepares monthly progress and variance reports, including requests for reimbursements.
• Participates in the preparation of the comprehensive annual financial report, preparing supporting schedules, reconciling accounts and updating statements.
• Prepares monthly reports comparing actual to budget for schools and departments, with variance analysis.
• Prepares and reviews monthly reconciliations of District bank accounts.
• Prepares and reviews District’s indirect cost calculations.
• Maintains District’s fixed asset inventory database and the District’s accounts receivable systems.
• Develops, recommends and implements approved policy, procedure and systems to assure efficient and…