ACCOUNTANT

Non Instructional Services; Jackson (MS); In loco; USD 24.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Jackson Public Schools is seeking an Accountant to oversee governmental accounting functions, reconcile bank statements, and prepare journal entries and audit schedules. The role involves reconciling funds, inventory pricing, and assisting with financial statements and surveys.

The position reports to the Supervisor, Accounting and requires strong knowledge of accounting principles and experience with relevant software packages. Full-time, on-site in Jackson, MS.

Competenze

• College degree preferred.
• Experience with government accounting principles.
• Proficient with accounting software and data entry tools.

Mansioni

• Reconciles bank statements.
• Reconciles due to and due from amounts between funds.
• Prepares journal entries for correction and reconciliation.
• Reconciles warehouse purchase orders to amounts paid and inventory recorded.
• Records inventory adjustments to correct pricing or quantity errors.
• Assists with audit preparation and audit schedules.
• Assists in preparation of financial statements.
• Responds to surveys and requests for statistical information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Electronic typewriter operation

Word processing

Governmental accounting

Basic accounting principles

Formazione

College degree preferred

Strumenti

Excel

Lotus

DBase 4

Power Point

Descrizione del lavoro

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Accountant

Qualifications

• College degree preferred
• Ability to efficiently operate an electronic typewriter, microcomputer (word processor), computer terminal, and calculator
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience with the following software packages: Excel, Lotus, DBase 4, and Power Point
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and experience in governmental accounting

Reports To

SUPERVISOR, ACCOUNTING

Essential Functions

• Reconciles bank statements.
• Reconciles due to and due from amounts between funds.
• Prepares journal entries as necessary for correction and reconciliation.
• Reconciles warehouse purchase orders to amounts paid and inventory recorded.
• Records inventory adjustments necessary to correct pricing or quantity errors.
• Assists with preparation for audit and preparing audit schedules.
• Assists in preparation of financial statements.
• Assists in answering surveys and other requests for statistical information.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Salary Information

• Classification: Accountant
• Scale: Classified
• Grade: G
• Days Employed: 230 per school year
• Salary: $21.50 per hour
• Overtime: Non-exempt

Position Type

Full-Time

Codes

• MS Personnel/Accreditation Data: 751001 (Accountant/Bookkeeper)
• JPSD Job Position Title: N5312

Location

Jackson Public Schools MS Non Instructional Services - Jackson, Mississippi