Educational Technician Accounting Clerk

Position: Educational Technician 4 Accounting Clerk
Location: Accounting and Finance Office, Teacher Administrative Center (TAC) 3215 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68131

Reports To: Accounting Lead, Accounting and Finance Office

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 261 Duty Days (12-Months) non-exempt;
Work hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. OR 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Salary Schedule: Office Personnel
36F, Starting Rate Step 1 = $22.58, Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience.

Position Purpose: This position is responsible for the daily processing of accounting transactions in the Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable systems.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Enter vouchers in the Accounts Payable system based on payment requests submitted by District staff.
• Verify invoices by matching them to purchase orders and receiving reports.
• Enter and apply payments received in the Accounts Receivable system and prepare deposits.
• Prepare and record payments to customer accounts.
• Review budget coding for cash receipts, vouchers, and payments for accuracy.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of deposits to the general ledger.
• Maintain accounting records by making copies and filing documents.
• Assist District staff and vendors with questions regarding open accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist external auditors during annual audit and prepare audit work papers, as required.
• Assist in the reconciliation and review of governmental and grant receipts.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries, as required.
• Prepare correspondence with internal and external stakeholders, as required.
• Other duties as assigned by Lead Accountants, Accounting Manager, or Controller.

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment: This position requires knowledge of using Microsoft Office on a personal computer. Need to be able to use a 10-key adding machine by touch.

Travel: Minimal travel will be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Work in an office environment, school buildings, and warehouse settings.

Interrelations:

• Contact with district personnel, customers, and vendors.
• Will work under the direct supervision of the department supervisor to complete day-to-day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

• For schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours on each designated workday, unless the employee has approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of a two-year associate's degree in accounting or comparable work experience.
• One to three years of previous accounts payable or receivable experience.
• Knowledge of fund accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of People Soft Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with fellow staff members and business contacts.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and possess strong math skills.
• Proficient at using Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrated ability to process transactions in a double-entry accounting system.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of bookkeeping skills.

Terms of Employment:

This position is treated as a full-time non-exempt classified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating…