Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION: Accountant

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance or Accounting supplemented by a minimum of three years of experience.

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Responsible for processing, recording, updating and reconciling fiscal information; providing instruction and/or accounting support to other personnel; and analyzing financial activities and expenditures. Reports to Director of Finance.

• Assist in the procurement process by reviewing pcard transactions and non-payroll requests to ensure adherence to established internal controls.
• Analyze fiscal data (e.g. contracts, reports, etc.) to determine the feasibility of services within budget parameters, make recommendations, and report abnormal activities to supervisor.
• Assist school bookkeepers with training and updating financial information for compliance with student activity funds and proper accounting of general fund appropriations.
• Communicate with personnel regarding procedures and program requirements to provide necessary information for completing transactions, taking appropriate action and complying with fiscal guidelines.
• Maintain a wide variety of fiscal information (e.g. files, records, contracts) to provide an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Monitor funds, accounts, account balances and related financial activity to ensure allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits and fiscal practices are followed.
• Prepare written materials (e.g. reports, journal entries, budget transfers, program expenditure reimbursement claims) to document activities, receive monies, convey information and comply with financial, legal and administrative requirements.
• Process fiscal information for administering grant funds and authorizing action in compliance with accounting requirements.
• Analyze and submit a monthly budget status report to administrators in a timely manner.
• Reconcile cash and account balances as assigned to maintain accurate balances and comply with accounting practices.

Office environment with no exposure to environmental conditions. Physical demands are limited to general office activities requiring movement/lifting items weighing up to ten pounds. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and meeting tight deadlines. Duties require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Position Available: Immediately

Contract Length: 235 Days

Salary: General Salary Schedule Grade 5

FLSA: Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume.

Discrimination of all persons is prohibited with regard to employment and any other program or activity on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, immigrant status, English speaking status or disabling condition in District Five Schools of Spartanburg County as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended.

Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services;
Title IX Coordinator, Chief Administrative Officer.