Job Details
Position Type:
Classified Staff
Date Posted:
12/12/2023
Location:
FINANCE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
POSITION PURPOSE: The purpose of this job within the organization is to maintain financial operations and overall fiscal policies and perform various professional governmental accounting duties related to the school district in accordance with sound accounting practices. This job works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs various accounting calculations and reports findings for report preparation and/or decision-making purposes.
- Assists in ensuring District expenditures are made in compliance with established policies and procedures; reviews and monitors purchase orders, invoices, requests for payment, etc., for accuracy and compliance.
- Assists in the management of allocated funds, monitors budgets and budget balances; assists school and department staff with budget protocols.
- Manages and reconciles assigned general fund or special accounts; completes fund transfers as necessary.
- Administers and/or coordinates administration of assigned grant programs including preparation, analysis, maintenance and reconciliation.
- Prepares financial statements, schedules, ledgers, various routine and special reports, spreadsheets and related documents for District use, Board of Education, State Department of Education, external/internal auditors, or either entities as assigned or directed.
- Cash management to include reconciliation of all cash accounts including pooled cash with the Beaufort County Treasurer's office, accounts payable and payroll warrants, cash flow projections.
- Assists in preparation of payroll functions.
- Prepares and files sales/use tax with the SC Department of Revenue.
- Audits and reviews assigned accounts for internal control, researches and resolves discrepancies as required or directed.
- Receives and responds to inquiries and concerns in areas of responsibility.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field required.
- Thorough understanding of the general accepted accounting principles, and standards, and regulations and laws related to governmental financial administration, accounts payable and receivable, capital asset accounting, procurement, grant administrations, auditing and other fiscal functions.
EXPERIENCE: - Requires six years of experience as an accountant or closely related experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge in computers, data processing, use of financial software and accounting. Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications and other identified database program applications and/or programs.
EQUIPMENT USAGE: - Equipment usage involves responsibility for materials, machines, tools, equipment, work aids, and products.
- Handles or uses office equipment or work aids involving some latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items.
- The employee should have working knowledge of common office equipment, such as printer, copier, calculator, fax, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
- Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
- Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
- Speak and hear.
- Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
- Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.
WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS: - Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
- Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- Have regular and punctual attendance.
- Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
- As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance
DAYS PER YEAR: 260
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Classified Salary Scale - Level 115
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Classified
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing/submitting an application and adding this specific job to your online application.
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.
2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.
3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).
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