Staff Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage District’s Treasury account.
• Account for all state and federal grants.
• Prepare and file quarterly and annual reports for the Medicaid Administrative Claims (MAC) and SHARS programs.
• 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 adjustments.
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, consolidated statements, and other statements and reports.
• Prepare annual cash flow projections.
• Perform cost accounting activities, bank reconciliation, and maintain the general ledger.
• Maintain and update manuals.
• Work with administrators, principals, directors, and staff.
• Prepare timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal, state, and GASB standards.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable records and financial statements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate proficiency in accounting and advanced bookkeeping functions at the level required by the position.
• Ability to maintain records, to understand and follow oral and written instructions, to communicate and work with the public and school personnel.
• Two (2) years accounting experience.

• Proficiency in accounting at the accounting level required by the position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, willingness to learn other computer software systems.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to an ever-changing work environment.
• Ability to speak in public and to conduct training presentations.

• 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 including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting:
  Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:
  May work prolonged and irregular hours, occasional district travel.
• Mental Demands:
  Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress.

Pay Grade: AB - 3 - Minimum pro‑rated salary - $76,395