Senior Accountant

Minimum Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree in business or accounting
• TASBO or other certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• 3 years of accounting experience at a high level of responsibility
• school or government accounting experience preferred
• knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles established by the Governmental Accounting System Board (GASB)
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and recommend improved procedure
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop complex accounting reports, spreadsheets, and databases
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records according to governmental accounting principles and district procedures
• Compute and prepare data for journal entry and budget transfers
• Monitor and reconcile expenditures with budget availability
• Set up and maintain account controls, logs, and files
• Perform cost accounting activities, bank reconciliation, or accounting for grant expenditures
• Review and verify accuracy of journal entries, accounting methods, and procedures
• Prepare and calculate budget amendments as necessary
• Prepare timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal, state, and GASB standards
• Work with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding budget and accounting issues

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• May work prolonged or irregular hours
• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress