District Accountant

General Summary:  Responsible for the accounting and reporting of all district funds including budgeting on the accounting software system and reviewing expenses and revenues. Also, responsible for completing the monthly reconciliations of the district’s accounts.

Essential Functions:

1. Maintains the accounting structure for the Grant Fund including adding and deleting accounts as necessary and communicating this structure with appropriate district personnel.

2. Prepares and enters budgets for district grant awards on the accounting software system and performs periodic adjustments as necessary throughout and between fiscal years.

3. Reviews grant expenditures and receipts for accuracy and perform necessary corrections through adjusting journal entries.

4. Reviews payroll distribution reports to ensure proper coding of salary and benefit expenditures.

5. Codes and verifies receipts and prepares for entry on the accounting software system.

6. Prepares financial reports, including collecting the appropriate data and maintaining supporting documentation.

7. Performs monthly bank reconciliations for the district’s accounts, verifying deposits and withdrawals for appropriate supporting documentation and proper entry on the accounting software system. Enters necessary corrections on the system for cash and cash related items.

8. Assists departments, such as Food Service, Special Education and Transportation with the preparation of financial reports.

9. Assists with the District’s annual financial audit by providing requested financial data.

10. Provide support to district personnel, including but not limited to creating reports, in the area of grants receipts and expenditures.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor and building principal (or superintendent).

Degree Preferred: Bachelors degree