District Accountant

Jarrell Independent School District; Jarrell (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jarrell Independent School District in Georgia seeks an Accountant to perform professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, analysis and reporting of district financial data.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, 3–5 years in school finance, GASB knowledge, and proficiency with accounting software, spreadsheets and databases. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years accounting experience in school finance or related field.
• Knowledge of GASB and governmental accounting principles.
• Proficiency with accounting software, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Classify, record, and summarize financial data per governmental accounting principles and district procedures.
• Prepare data for journal entries and budget transfers.
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, consolidated statements, and other reports.
• Monitor and reconcile expenditures with budget availability.
• Set up and maintain account controls, logs, and files.
• Perform cost accounting activities and grant expenditures tracking.
• Review journal entries and accounting procedures for accuracy.
• Work with administrators and staff on budget and accounting issues.
• Prepare audit schedules and financial statements per federal, state, GASB standards.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports and auditable records.

Skills

GASB knowledge

Financial analysis

Data interpretation

Accounting reports development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting support

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Accountant

Primary Purpose

Perform professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, analysis and reporting of financial data.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles established by the Governmental Accounting System Board (GASB)
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and recommend improved procedures
Ability to software to develop complex accounting reports, spreadsheets, and databases
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

3-5 years accounting experience in school finance or related field.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Accounting

• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records according to governmental accounting principles and district procedures.
• Compute and prepare data for journal entry and budget transfers.
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, consolidated statements, and other statements and reports.
• Monitor and reconcile expenditures with budget availability.
• Set up and maintain account controls, logs, and files.
• Perform cost accounting activities, bank reconciliation, or accounting for grant expenditures.
• Review and verify accuracy of journal entries, accounting methods, and procedures.
• Administration
• Work with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding budget and accounting issues.
• Records and Reports
• Prepare timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal, state, and GASB standards.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable records and financial statements.

• Other

  Assign work to accounting clerk and other employees engaged in accounting activities.

  Supervisory Responsibilities:

  None.

  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

  Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
  Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
  Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
  Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
  Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
  Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office building environments.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Functions for this position.

Qualification Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field, with course work in business, math, accounting, bookkeeping and recordkeeping.
• Successful bookkeeping or accounting experience, generally a minimum of two years.

FLSA status: Non-exempt