Accountant

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director/Manager of Accounting & Finance, this position will perform professional accounting work in compiling, analyzing, auditing, reconciling and maintaining financial records for the business department; process and ensure accuracy of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions; prepare a variety of accounting, budgetary and statistical reports and statements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of professional accounting and budgetary work involved in the monitoring,

development, analysis, maintenance, auditing, adjustment and reconciliation of various

accounts, funds and budgets; process, evaluate and update food and nutrition accounts to

reflect income and expenditures; ensure compliance with established laws, regulations,

requirements and procedures.

• Monitor, evaluate and reconcile various accounts related to the business department funds and

budgets; analyze, adjust and prepare journal entries; audit accounts for errors and make

appropriate adjustments, update the general and subsidiary ledgers as directed.

• Prepare, maintain and audit records, reports and statements of department budgets, accounts, funds, revenue, deposits, invoices, payroll, expenditures and other source data.
• Review and analyze financial data, transactions, statements, records and reports to ensure

accuracy, completeness and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Provide technical support and consultation to the Director and staff concerning assigned accounting and budgetary activities and related functions.
• Review, process, sort and file invoices and other billings as assigned; prepare and process

vendor invoices for payment; verify accuracy of invoices including cost calculations and vendor

information issue and distribute payments from appropriate accounts; prepare and process

checks for signatures; communicate with vendors regarding account reconciliations.

• Input a variety of financial and statistical data into an assigned computer system; establish and

maintain automated records and files; initiate queries, manipulate data, develop spreadsheets

and generate a variety of computerized reports and documents; ensure accuracy of input and

output data.

• Communicate with administrators, staff, governmental agencies and various outside

organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.

• Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, computer and assigned software.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, procedures, and terminology used in professional accounting and auditing work.
• Preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports.
• Preparation, review, and control of assigned accounts.
• Generally accepted accounting and auditing principles, practices, and procedures.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
• Financial analysis and projection techniques.
• Operation of a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
• Research and analytical methods, techniques, and procedures.
• General accounting and business functions of a food service operation.
• Effective and efficient communication techniques, strategies, and procedures.

Ability to:

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Maintain accurate financial and statistical records.
• Compare numbers and detect errors efficiently.
• Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Work independently with minimal direction.
• Read, understand, interpret, and apply specific county, state, federal accounting and fiscal requirements, procedures, and policies.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related subject area, required.
• One year of professional-level experience performing varied accounting, financial analysis,
• record keeping, and report preparation duties.
• Experience working with charter schools preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is primarily office-based, with a moderate noise level. This position will work in a shared office space equipped with essential tools and technology. The office may experience constant interruptions throughout the day.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Capacity to lift up to 15-25 pounds.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Perform light physical exertion.

Right to Revise:

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned without prior written notice.  The school reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary, without advance notice. 

The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, nothing herein shall be construed as a contract for employment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.