Summary
Performs a variety of paraprofessional accounting duties required to maintain the complex financial records of a middle school or middle school within a secondary school; enters and maintains transactions within computerized systems; produces reporting and financial statements; reconciles and reviews financial activity for compliance to rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; monitors budget allocations and provides assistance with financial forecasting.
Qualifications
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Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate, supplemented by coursework in finance or accounting.
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Two (2) years of experience in general office administration and accounting, some at a level requiring independent judgment.
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Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
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Knowledge of general, paraprofessional accounting practices and modern office practices.
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Familiarity with applicable regulations, legislations, policies, and procedures.
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Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
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Ability to input transactions with attention to detail and in adherence to timelines.
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Ability to evaluate financial and budget data for accuracy and compliance.
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Ability to provide positive customer service and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with culturally diverse students, families, school staff, and community members.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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Accounting experience in a school environment.
Major Duties/Essential Functions
- Oversees and carries out the finance and accounting requirements of the School Finance Handbook.
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Enters financial data and records of transactions into computerized systems in accordance with accounting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
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Orders major supplies, equipment, or textbooks using divisionwide computer systems to process and monitor transactions.
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Maintains and tracks accounts involving various and complex entries, such as travel expenses.
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Classifies transactions involving the distribution of expenditures among many classes of accounts.
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Supervises and assists with the receipt and deposit of funds from various sources.
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Analyzes and applies complex rules and procedures.
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Implements work methods for accounting duties to build processing efficiencies.
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Compiles and retrieves monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual totals, reports, and financial statements.
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Reconciles all financial transactions monthly; oversees budget compliance for programs and grants.
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Reviews past expense history and assists the school-based administrators with budget forecasting.
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Provides guidance and support regarding financial information and documentation to school-based employees and central office staff.
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Carries out all accounting functions for a special fund or community-use activity.
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Performs related duties as required or assigned.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Salary Range
$57,611 - $99,680
Salary Grade
[Salary Information]
Unified Scale-Schedule A/Grade 011-FEU-OP
Contract Length
260-Day Contract
Percent Full-Time
Full Time
Job Type
Office Personnel/Clerical
