Accounting Assistant II

Position

Job Title:

Accounting Assistant

• School Based

Pay Grade:
Clerical Scale Grade C11

School Administrator

Assist with preparation and maintenance of fiscal records and related documents.

• Verify time and leave reports submitted and make corrections as needed.
• Assist with the management of School Activity Fund accounts and Department Operating Budget.
• Serve as school/department's financial expert and coordinate procurement and payment procedures.
• Review, post, and generate computer receipts for deposits from fund sponsors and reconcile to Summary of Daily Deposit Sheets.
• Prepare, process and maintain accurate employee payroll records monthly.
• Prepare Monthly Payroll Reports as needed.
• Prepare and reconcile year/fiscal end reports.

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as an optimal role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including confidentiality guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

• Knowledge of standard accounting principles and bookkeeping terminology and methods.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment.
• Knowledge of one or more computer applications related to accounting.
• Operation of a variety of office and computer equipment.
• Use of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Use of Google Drive, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Work cooperatively and positively with staff.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and flexibility.
• Follow detailed procedures and perform mathematical computations with accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain electronically generated spreadsheets.
• Work on multiple projects while meeting all deadlines.
• Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work.

• Work environment is inside an office, with moderate noise, temperatures typical to the office environment.
• Light work, requiring the occasional exertion of 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• Required physical and mental abilities include standing, sitting, operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment, repetitive hand movements, force on the back or lower body, color vision, written and spoken language, making decisions using logic and rational thinking.
• Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions.

Entry level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Primary and Secondary Education