Public School Of North Carolina Yanceyville , NC 27379
Posted 2 months ago
JOB TITLE: Accounting Specialist
REPORTS TO: Finance Officer
SALARY: Based on State and Local Salary Schedule
STATUS: 12
SUMMARY: The job Accounting Specialist was established to perform technical accounting functions in maintaining records for school system transactions. Employee is responsible for utilizing a complex chart of accounts to determine appropriateness of account codes and available funds; maintaining complete and systematic records of transactions for cash receipts, deposits and journal entries; and performing reconciliations. Employee is also responsible for compiling and maintaining financial reports related to accounting, providing support to school treasures, and assisting in the compilation of school system budgets
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Prepares cash receipts, determines account codes for all receipts
Monitors daily bank accounts and transactions for all bank accounts
Build and submit all positive pay and direct deposit files to the bank via online access
Implement and monitor accounting procedures and policies for system and at school level including providing support to school treasurers on the SchoolFunds accounting software
Enters all budget and non-payroll adjusting journal entries as necessary
Provides assistance to Finance Officer in analyzing and correcting budgets, revenues and expenditures as necessary
Submits detailed requests for funding reimbursements from state and federal funds for all expenditures as necessary
Calculate and prepare indirect cost information for all federal grants
Prepares and submits all required reports for budget transfers and amendments
Reconciles bank accounts and researches any discrepancies and prepare journal entries as needed
Compile and analyze various financial reports required by Caswell County Schools and the state of North Carolina
Downloads and provides DPI reports to the Finance Officer
Orders federal and state cash as requested by the Finance Officer
Assist external auditors with school audits
Performs other work as assigned by the Finance Officer
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:
Prefer two-year associate degree in accounting or substantial field
Understanding of accounting principles and current financial legislation
Exceptional time management, communication, and problem solving skills
Strong math and research skills
Basic computer skills with knowledge of bookkeeping software
Organized and detail oriented
Ability to accurately and efficiently analyze data
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Experience knowledge of proper accounting processes used by school system
Ability to verify documents for accuracy and completeness
Working knowledge of modern office practices and technologies
Appropriate interpersonal skills in dealing with all clients, co-workers, and supervisor
High level of integrity and commitment to accuracy and honesty
Willingness to learn additional skills as a continuous process
Understanding of confidential information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel: reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds or more at times.
FUNDING SOURCE:
DISCLAIMER:
The following statements of the job descriptions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this category. The description does not contain an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and other requirements necessary of employees to perform in this position.
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