Central Office _ Accounting Associate I Federal Programs (Continuous Improvement, Accountabilit[...]

DeKalb County School District; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Associate I to manage and track local and federal funds. This role involves ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining records, and processing travel requests. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bookkeeping and accounting, with a focus on compliance and data management. Join a dynamic team dedicated to continuous improvement and accountability in education. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization while ensuring the smooth operation of financial processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience required.
• Proficient in payroll processing and compliance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Review and process payroll for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor staff attendance and leave balances.
• Investigate payroll and travel discrepancies.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Payroll Processing

Data Management

Compliance Monitoring

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Central Office - Accounting Associate I, Federal Programs (Continuous Improvement, Accountability) 2024-2025

JobID: 17298

Date Posted: 3/25/2025

Position Type: Continuous Improvement / Accountability / Associate I, Accounting

Location: Federal Programs

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Accounting Associate I.

The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The district is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are made in accordance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Salary Grade/Schedule: 115

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Position Overview

Manages and tracks local and federal funds related to local and professional travel, Extra Activity, and Extended School Year programs. Reviews processes and investigates payroll, leave, and travel discrepancies to ensure timely resolution for the Department of Exceptional Education at DeKalb County School District (DCSD).

Essential Job Duties

• Review and process payroll for the department, ensuring accuracy and compliance with district policies.
• Maintain accurate payroll data and records, including processing and documenting the department's Statements of Leave.
• Monitor and report on staff attendance and leave balances.
• Review and process local and professional travel requests, including conference registrations, training arrangements, purchase orders, and requisitions; ensure timely submission of invoices.
• Prepare, distribute, collect, and log semi-annual certifications to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and reconcile Purchase Card reports for directors and senior staff.
• Investigate and resolve payroll and travel discrepancies biweekly, providing clear communication of payroll and travel guidelines to staff.
• Respond to staff inquiries regarding human resources and payroll policies and procedures.
• Process Extra Activity Pay requests for all itinerant staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three (3) years of bookkeeping, accounting, or closely related experience required.

Application Date: 08/08/2024

Attachment: Associate I, Accounting.pdf

Postings current as of 5/10/2025 12:32:38 PM CST.

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