District Office Accounting Specialist

North Wasco County School District; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Wasco County School District is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join the District Office team in The Dalles, Oregon. This confidential employee position supports the business office with purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, auditing and financial reporting.

Requirements include a high school diploma, at least one year in accounting, and proficiency with standard office software. Salary ranges are posted; benefits and district hours reflect our 260-day work year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year in accounting and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• College Degree or Certification in Business or Accounting preferred.
• Vocational or technical training in an accredited program specializing in business or accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process purchase orders, verify receipt of goods/services, and pay vendors accurately and timely.
• Provide transaction processing, oversight and support of eFinance software applications.
• Provide credit card and other accounting function reconciliations.
• Participate in documentation and oversight of fiscal policy and procedures.
• Assist with development and implementation of District’s annual budget.
• Assist with preparation for and completion of the annual audit.
• Perform general office duties including copying, filing, sorting and handling incoming and outgoing mail.
• Assist office staff with regular duties.
• Appropriately maintain and secure confidential records and inquiries.
• Comply with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Regular attendance and occasionally perform work beyond a standard 40-hour work week when workload requires.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Computer Skills

Other Skills and Abilities

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Accounting/Business Education

College Degree Preferred

Vocational/Technical Training in Accounting

Tools

SunGard

MS Word

Access

Excel

Job description

North Wasco County School District is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join the District Office team in The Dalles, Oregon. This confidential employee position supports the business office with purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, auditing and financial reporting.

Requirements include a high school diploma, at least one year in accounting, and proficiency with standard office software. Salary ranges are posted; benefits and district hours reflect our 260-day work year.