Analyst - Accounting

This position exists to perform professional accounting duties in the financial operations of the school board.

Assists in the functions of financial accounting and financial reporting. Prepares and maintains accounting schedules and account reconciliations for various projects and accounts on a weekly and monthly basis, utilizing advanced spreadsheet applications. Analyzes and evaluates transactions for proper classification. Assists in the preparation of the district Annual Financial Report and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Prepares journal entries for posting accounting transactions, as well as, assisting in adjusting and closing the records at year's end. Assists in the development of policies related to assigned areas of responsibility.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Considerable experience in governmental accounting and/or auditing required.

Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Familiar with the district's budgeting procedures for the various funds. Ability to support other staff assigned to this function. Knowledge of school finance laws, rules, and policies relative to various grants under control of this position. Proficiency in computer skills. Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting, standing, and moving about for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds and infrequently weighing more than 20 pounds.

Exempt