Accountant

POSITION: Accountant

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance or Accounting supplemented by a minimum of three years of experience.

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for processing, recording, updating and reconciling fiscal information; providing instruction, and/or accounting support to other personnel; and analyzing financial activities and expenditures. Reports to Director of Finance.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the procurement process by reviewing pcard transactions and non-payroll requests for the purpose of ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Analyzes fiscal data (e.g. contracts, reports, data, etc.) for the purpose of determining feasibility of service within budget parameters and making recommendations, as well as reporting abnormal activities to supervisor.
• Assist school bookkeepers as needed for the purpose of training and updating financial information for compliance with student activity funds and proper accounting of general fund appropriations.
• Communicates with personnel regarding a variety of procedures and program requirements for the purpose of providing necessary information for completing transactions, taking appropriate action and complying with established fiscal guidelines.
• Maintains a wide variety of fiscal information. (e.g. files, records, contracts, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to- date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Monitors funds, accounts, account balances and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring the allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits and fiscal practices are followed.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. reports, journal entries, budget transfers, program expenditure reimbursement claims, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, receiving monies, conveying information and complying with financial, legal and administrative requirements.
• Processes a variety of fiscal information for the purpose of administering grant funds and authorizing action in compliance with accounting requirements.
• Analyzes and submits to administrators a monthly budget status report in a timely manner.
• Reconciles cash and account balances as assigned for the purpose of maintaining accurate balances and complying with accounting practices. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment with no exposure to environmental conditions. Physical demands are restricted to general office activities requiring movement/lifting items weighing up to ten pounds. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and meeting tight deadlines. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties.  The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Position Available: Immediately           

Contract Length:  235 Days

Salary: General Salary Schedule Grade 5

FLSA: Exempt

To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Discrimination of all persons is prohibited with regard to employment and any other program or activity on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, immigrant status, English speaking status or disabling condition in District Five Schools of Spartanburg County as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended. Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services; Title IX Coordinator, Chief Administrative Officer.