Accountant

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in business or related field.
• Two (2) years of related experience and/or training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field.
• Five (5) years of related experience.

Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; organizational and management skills.
• Knowledge of pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
• Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, practices, computers, and applications.
• Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.

Revised: 5/9/23

Responsibilities

• Operate office equipment, especially computers with in-house software programs.
• Provide accurate information to others, demonstrating specific knowledge of governmental accounting, federal and state legal statutes, and Board policies.
• Write and interpret financial budgets.
• Ensure compliance with internal, state, and federal accounting guidelines.
• Use effective oral and written communication skills, especially over the telephone.
• Organize self to accomplish tasks related to goals and prioritize items to discuss with supervisor.
• Provide customer-friendly service through the interaction with people at all levels of the school system and community.
• Perform reconciliations related to District accounting procedures.
• Take responsibility of training others in business financial functions.
• Work effectively under the stress of time, personnel shortages, and multiple requests.
• Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.

Revised: 5/9/23

Additional Job Information

U08, $23.31, 8 hours, 255 days. Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience.