Accounting Technician

Dysart Unified School District; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dysart Unified School District is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to assist with maintaining accuracy and compliance of district financial activity. The role handles processing and posting of payables and receivables, reconciliations, and staff training on financial processes.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with data entry, and familiarity with Visions or similar school finance software; strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in data entry is preferred.
• Experience with school finance software; Visions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and post accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial activity.
• Maintain compliance with statutes, rules, and district policies.
• Provide training to district staff on financial activity.
• Reconcile statements and research variances.
• Maintain and file district financial records.

Skills

Data entry

Excel proficiency

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Visions

Excel

Job description

REPORTS TO

Accounting Coordinator

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

SUPERVISES

No

DEPT

Fiscal Services

FTE

1.0

WORK CALENDAR

253

GRADE

N

REVISED

2/22/2021

SUMMARY

Assists with maintaining accuracy and compliance of District financial activity.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes rules and regulations, Uniform System of Financial Records requirements, and District policies.
• Processes and posts accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial activity.
• Researches, documents, and takes corrective action on accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial activity.
• Maintain and process State of Arizona and IRS required documents.
• Reconcile statements, research variances, and resolve issues relating to financial activity.
• Provide advice and training to District staff on accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial activity.
• Develop processes and procedures according to the Arizona Revised Statutes rules and regulations, Uniform System of Financial Records requirements, and District policies.
• Assists with maintaining accuracy of District financial records.
• Cooperates with internal and external auditors, and provides information as requested.
• Keeps current filing system on accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial activity.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.

Experience

• Experience in data entry preferred.
• School finance software; Visions preferred.

Licensing

• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Computer Skills

• Demonstrated competency in computer literacy and Excel.

Knowledge Of

• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, and monitoring work.
• Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
• Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.
• Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations.
• Customer service principles.
• Modern office technology.

Skill In

• Prioritizing and managing multiple projects in a fast paced environment.
• Working under pressure.
• Coordinating deadlines and prioritizing work demands.
• Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
• Organizing and maintaining fiscal program/process documentation, schedules, records and files.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Ada And Other Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions

Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.