Educational Technician 4 Accounting Clerk

Location: Accounting and Finance Office, Teacher Administrative Center (TAC) 3215 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68131

Reports To:  Accounting Lead, Accounting and Finance Office

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 261 Duty Days (12-Months) non-exempt;  Work hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. OR 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Salary Schedule:  Office Personnel36F,  Starting Rate Step 1 = $22.58, Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience.

Position Purpose:  This position is responsible for the daily processing of accounting transactions in the Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable systems.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Enter vouchers in the Accounts Payable system based on payment requests submitted by District staff.
• Verify invoices by matching them to purchase orders and receiving reports.
• Enter and apply payments received in the Accounts Receivable system and prepare deposits.
• Prepare and record payments to customer accounts.
• Review budget coding for cash receipts, vouchers, and payments for accuracy.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of deposits to the general ledger.
• Maintain accounting records by making copies and filing documents.
• Assist District staff and vendors with questions regarding open accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist external auditors during annual audit and prepare audit work papers, as required.
• Assist in the reconciliation and review of governmental and grant receipts.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries, as required.
• Prepare correspondence with internal and external stakeholders, as required.
• Other duties as assigned by Lead Accountants, Accounting Manager, or Controller.

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment:  This position requires knowledge of using Microsoft Office on a personal computer.  Need to be able to use a 10-key adding machine by touch. 

Travel:  Minimal travel will be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Work in an office environment, school buildings, and warehouse settings.

Interrelations:

• Contact with district personnel, customers, and vendors.
• Will work under the direct supervision of the department supervisor to complete day-to-day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service. 

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

• For schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours on each designated workday, unless the employee has approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of a two-year associate's degree in accounting or comparable work experience.
• One to three years of previous accounts payable or receivable experience.
• Knowledge of fund accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with fellow staff members and business contacts.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and possess strong math skills.
• Proficient at using Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrated ability to process transactions in a double-entry accounting system.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of bookkeeping skills.

Terms of Employment:

This position is treated as a full-time non-exempt classified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

The offer of employment is contingent upon:

• Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for the position (e.g., Paraprofessionals obtaining “Highly Qualified status,” etc.), as identified, and maintaining all licenses, certificates, and requirements for your position throughout employment.
• A background check that demonstrates to OPS that the background is acceptable for the position.
• Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for the position offered).
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for the position offered).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine the ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. (531-299-0307)   

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact the human resources department at 531-299-0240.