Accountant, Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting

Administrative - Central Office - Other

Job Title: Accountant

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Date Revised: 2/2025

Dept./School: Central Administration

Performs advanced accounting work relating to the preparation, administration, and control of the district's financial resources.

Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in accounting

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• 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 procedures
• 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 organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Two years of accounting experience at a high level of responsibility

• 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.
• Prepare annual district budget including communicating with department heads, coordinating loading of data, and keying of budget data.
• Prepare and calculate budget amendments as necessary.
• Monitor and reconcile expenditures with budget availability.
• Prepare timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal, state, and GASB standards.
• 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.
• Work with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding budget and accounting issues.

• Prepare periodic budget report for board of trustees.
• Prepare timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal, state, and GASB standards.
• Record, store, and analyze information using accounting software.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable records and financial statements.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

None.

Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion:
Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
Environment:
May work prolonged or irregular hours.
Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Salary: From 66,013.00 to 91,065.00 annually

Additional Job Information
OLGA MENDEZ
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER