Staff Accountant

Job Number:

Start Date: Open

Open Date: 03/11/2024

Closing Date: [Not specified]

• Maintain and reconcile a variety of ledgers, reports, and account records; examine and correct accounting transactions to ensure accuracy; prepare and post journal entries.
• Assist with maintaining the Board's fixed asset records.
• Assist in maintaining and reporting the Board's inventory.
• Monitor and balance various accounts, verify availability of funds, and classify expenditures; research and analyze transactions to resolve problems.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information pertaining to the Board of Education.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Provide direct assistance to the Director of Finance and CSFO.
• Willingness to work overtime if needed.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and end-of-year financial statements.
• Assist in the end-of-year closeout.
• Assist in preparation for the annual audit by the Examiners of Public Accounts.
• Reconcile statements and accounts as directed.

• Skilled in administrative detail.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to quickly learn operations of assigned section or unit.
• Perform complex arithmetic operations.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in oral, written, and electronic formats.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Organize materials and maintain accurate records.
• Exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative.
• Working knowledge of educational laws and appropriate use of public and non-public funds.

Additional Information:

• Duty Days: 240
• Reports To:
  
  Director of Finance & Budgeting
• Work Term:
  
  240 Days
• Salary Range: $48,595.00 - $62,120.00