Accountant I

SUMMARY/SCOPE/GOAL Performs a variety of duties to support the Director and Accounting Manager in a lead capacity in one or more areas, including general accounting, accounting related to grants or capital projects, budget maintenance, accounts payable and/or payroll. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: REQUIRED: • High School Diploma or equivalent AND at least six (6) years of progressively responsible work in a high-paced large organization, preferably a school district environment. OR • BA/BS Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or similar relevant major from a regionally accredited University and Program AND at least two (2) years of responsible work experience (internships in a financial environment may be considered work experience with approval.) • Experience is required in all aspects of accounting and bookkeeping to train and review work of others, troubleshoot, and monitor daily workflow. PREFERRED/DESIRED: • Florida School District experience with the use of large spreadsheets and ERP or large financial systems. • BA/BS Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or similar relevant major from a regionally accredited University and Program. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/TRAINING: REQUIRED: • Valid Florida Driver’s License