Purpose Statement
The job of Senior Accountant is done for the purpose/s of ensuring that overall fiscal policies, practices, and regulations meet compliance requirements; ensuring efficient use of financial resources; managing and reconciling bonds; ensuring all related payroll taxes are paid timely and accurately; managing payments for debt services and other accounts; and providing financial information, guidance, and recommendations to the department administration, Superintendent, and regulatory agencies.
This job reports to the Chief Business Official
Essential Functions
· Analyzes financial information (e.g., salary and benefit coding, transactions processed, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring financial information meets established financial practices and regulatory requirements.
· Assists auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal processes that are required for audit.
· Collaborates with other administrative personnel and outside agencies (e.g., district personnel, administrators, regulatory agencies, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and programs in accordance with established financial policies, practices, laws, and regulatory guidelines.
· Develops new fiscal budget of labor costs and benefits for the purpose of providing requested supporting documentation, information on internal processes, and coordinating activities in support of the budget.
· Implement accounting procedures (e.g., California School Accounting Manual procedures, etc.) for the purpose of budgeting and providing internal financial controls throughout the organization and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices and all applicable regulatory requirements.
· Maintains and manages audit-required schedules and supporting data, including fixed assets, leases, subscriptions, and related accounting records.
· Monitors a variety of financial activities (e.g., labor costs and benefits, payroll schedule, payroll balance sheet accounts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy of reported information, availability of funds, and compliance with established financial guidelines and program policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.
· Participates in meetings (e.g., unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform job functions.
· Prepares finance-related documents (e.g., bond debt reports, costs of labor and benefits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and conveying information.
· Prepares bank reconciliations for the bond accounts.
· Prepares and posts journal entries for fiscal items that do not automatically post to the general ledger (e.g.,
ACH payments, transfers, etc.)
· Recommends policies, procedures, and actions on issues that relate to financial operations for the purpose of providing direction and making decisions for the district.
· Researches a wide variety of financial and administrative topics (e.g., labor costs and benefits, lease bond revenue, debt reduction opportunities, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and recommendations that impact the operations of the district.
· Responds to inquiries from educational partners (e.g., staff, administration, government agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, direction, and appropriate referrals.
· Supports the Chief Business Official on all budget functions for the purpose of providing assistance with professional functions and responsibilities.
· Trains department staff as needed (e.g., proper accounting practices, payroll and benefits, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and generally accepted accounting principles.
Marginal Functions
· Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skill, Knowledge, and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple technical tasks, with the occasional need to upgrade them to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment and pertinent software applications; performing accounting procedures; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: principles of accounting and auditing; general governmental accounting practices; standard office practices and procedures; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and laws.
ABILITY is required to gather, collate, and/or classify data, and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job- related equipment. Problem-solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: analyzing a variety of financial and statistical information; working under time constraints; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; and working with detailed information.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other
work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 90% sitting, 5% walking, and 5% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Experience: Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Education (Minimum): Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or related field.
Equivalency: Extensive accounting with increasing levels of responsibility.
Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
Job-Related Skills Proficiency Tests (Excel and Accounting)
Pay: From $37.87 per hour
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
