Accounting Specialist -AP​/Grants; WC

Overview

Applications are being accepted for a full‑time Accounting Specialist in the Finance Department at the Welcome Center.

• Process approximately $20 million in accounts payable each year across several funds.
• Handle post‑award financial management, administration, and reporting for district grants.
• Process payables within specific software systems and become an expert in BPS budget structure and spending rules.
• Maintain both paper and electronic document retention for audit purposes, and vendor files.
• Develop expertise in necessary grant processes and in district, state, and federal policies that apply to financial reporting and reimbursement of grant revenues.
• Support the Finance Manager in specific accounting functions in the system.
• Manage the Foundation, Activity, and Revolving accounts.

• Ability to conduct complex calculations, maintain confidentiality, and implement software capabilities and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and multi‑tasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Effective interaction and communication with all district employees.
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to grant spending, reporting, and reimbursement.
• Ability to make decisions that best implement District policy in all related circumstances.
• High School diploma required; some college or prior experience in accounts payable and grants management within a public school setting preferred.
• Advanced computer knowledge, including Excel and Word.
• Training on specialized software applications provided.
• Must not pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others, and be capable of regularly attending duties for the duration of assignment.
• Veterans preference applies.

Duty hours are typically Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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