Bond Accounting & Procurement Specialist
Douglas County School District
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Douglas County School District is seeking a Bond Accounting & Procurement Specialist to support 2024 bond activities, including accounting, procurement, and reporting. The role collaborates with district departments and the Strategic Sourcing team to ensure compliant procurement of FF&E and CTE goods and services.
The position, funded for 4 to 5 years, requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting and travel within the district using a personal vehicle.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required with study in Finance, Business or Accounting preferred.
- Willingness to travel within district using personal vehicle.
- Experience with public sector procurement and compliance is advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Review financial documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with policies and standards.
- Maintain records of accounting and procurement activity, including capital project accounts.
- Support FF&E and CTE procurement for bond-funded initiatives.
- Reconcile funds and maintain fiscal integrity of financial information.
- Assist in RFx processes and supplier evaluation in line with district policies.
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Bond Accounting & Procurement Specialist
Performs low to mid-level accounting functions and supports procurement activities specific to the 2024 Bond. Researches the appropriate accounting treatment of bond-related transactions, maintains financial records for bond capital projects, and supports the procurement of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) goods and services for bond-funded projects. Acts as a liaison between Accounting, Budget, Transportation, IT, Security, Contracting, and Construction, and collaborates with the Strategic Sourcing team, suppliers, and stakeholders to procure goods and services vital to bond initiatives. Independently performs a narrow range of professional accounting and procurement work and may prepare reports and related schedules for the District. Develops and promotes strong professional relations among district staff, community members, and school clientele.This position is funded for 4 to 5 years.
Requires travel within district using personal vehicle.
- Bachelor’s Degree required with study in Finance, Business or Accounting preferred
- Mostly clean and comfortable
- Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds
- Frequent sitting
- Occasional bending, squatting, or standing
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
- Review financial documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established District policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Maintain accurate and organized records of accounting and procurement activity, including capital project accounts, contracts, purchase orders, and delivery schedules.
- Support the procurement of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) goods and services vital to bond-funded initiatives.
- Maintain fiscal and fund integrity of financial information by performing monthly reconciliations, variance analyses, and review of assigned funds, and reconcile account balances to owner representatives.
- Serve as a liaison to internal departments and suppliers to identify needs and priorities, build positive working relationships, and perform other related duties or special projects as assigned by the Department Manager or Director.
- Assist in negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers and provide input on procurement strategies that improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness for the District.
- Perform bond-related research to determine the appropriate accounting treatment of transactions, and develop and recommend accounting procedures to management as appropriate.
- Maintain the General Ledger for 2024 Bond capital project activities, including reviewing or preparing journal entries and resolving problems associated with incorrect entries.
- Provide reports to Budget, Construction, Finance, and Strategic Sourcing, and monitor and report on activity to ensure compliance with bond funding requirements.
- Assist in the preparation and execution of RFx processes (RFPs, RFQs, RFQuals, RFIs) and support the evaluation of vendor proposals and supplier selection, ensuring compliance with District policies and legal standards.
- Collaborative experience with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Not Required Experience managing large-scale, time-sensitive projects, preferably in bond-funded or public-sector environments.
- Not Required Experience with capital project financial accounting preferred
- Not Required Experience with school district accounting and finance preferred
- Not Required Familiarity with public sector procurement, including federal, state, and local compliance requirements.
- Not Required Some experience executing RFx processes.
- Not Required Two (2) to four (4) years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably with FF&E, CTE, or construction-related categories.
- Not Required
Certifications in procurement (e.g., CPPB, CPPO, CPSM) preferred but not required. - UPPPC, Valid Colorado Driver's License - Colorado Dept of Transportation
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, Ability to use general office equipment, Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills for working with internal teams, external suppliers, and all stakeholders to support positive outcomes; maintains a generally positive attitude, Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, Demonstrated proficiency with financial accounting and budgeting software packages, Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, preferred intermediate knowledge of complex formulas, Knowledge of capital accounting rules and bond-funded capital project accounting, Knowledge of FF&E and CTE procurement, including industry standards and best practices, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Observes all District policies and procedures and promotes ethical standards in all accounting and procurement activities, Proficiency in procurement software and tools, as well as standard office applications, Strong project management skills to track timelines and prioritize tasks effectively, Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to write financial memos and budget publications for the general public, Understanding of public sector procurement practices, policies, and procedures, including federal, state, and local regulations governing public procurement
Regular
West Support Center
No
40
1.00
260 Work Days
- (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
$61,073.20 USD Annual
$76,795.02 USD Annual
$61,073.20 USD - $92,516.85 USD Annual
- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
- This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.
- This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: December 30, 2026
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