Job Title:             Accountant                                                                   Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Reports to:         Chief Financial Officer                                                    Date Revised: 2/2025

Dept./School:    Central Administration

Primary Purpose:

Performs advanced accounting work relating to the preparation, administration, and control of the district’s financial resources.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles established by the Governmental Accounting System Board (GASB)

Ability to analyze and interpret financial data

Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and recommend improved procedures

Knowledge of computerized accounting systems

Ability to use personal computer and software to develop complex accounting reports, spreadsheets, and databases

Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner

Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

 

Experience:

 Two years of accounting experience at a high level of responsibility

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Accounting

1. Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records according to governmental accounting principles and district procedures.
2. Compute and prepare data for journal entry and budget transfers.
3. Prepare annual district budget including communicating with department heads, coordinating loading of data, and keying of budget data.
4. Prepare and calculate budget amendments as necessary.
5. Monitor and reconcile expenditures with budget availability.
6. Prepare timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal, state, and GASB standards.
7. Set up and maintain account controls, logs, and files.
8. Perform cost accounting activities, bank reconciliation, or accounting for grant expenditures.
9. Review and verify accuracy of journal entries, accounting methods, and procedures.
10. Work with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding budget and accounting issues.

Records and Reports

11. Prepare periodic budget report for board of trustees.
12. Prepare timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal, state, and GASB standards.
13. Record, store, and analyze information using accounting software.
14. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable records and financial statements.

Other

15. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.