Government Accounting & Budget Specialist

Madison-City-Schools-; Madison (AL); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Madison City Schools in Madison, Alabama seeks a Finance Specialist to ensure integrity and compliance of all financial operations through professional-level accounting. The role requires a BS in accounting/finance and experience in government accounting, with strong knowledge of GAAP and Microsoft Office/Google tools.

The position reports to the Accounting Supervisor and involves duties from banking, ledgers, and budget preparation to monthly financial statements and audits.

Qualifikationen

• Preferred- BS degree from four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance or business-related field.
• Previous work experience in accounting or finance, preferable in the governmental environment.
• Working knowledge of general office computer software including Microsoft Suite and Google.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures and their application to basic accounting transactions.
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Aufgaben

• Assist accounting supervisor with bidding process.
• Perform bank deposits and record cash receipts on a daily basis.
• Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Scan and store required documents into electronic storage.
• Maintain database for paperless forms.
• Maintain and reconcile a variety of ledgers, reports and account records.
• Verifies general ledger coding, bid information and backup documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of the Board’s annual budget including local school budgets.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements including local school financials.
• Research and analyze transactions to resolve problems.
• Process invoices and employee reimbursements weekly for accounts payable.
• Maintain accounts payable vendor database.
• Maintain insurance policies, claims and procedures to file and manage the specific claims.
• Work closely with all local school bookkeepers on school accounting.
• Perform local audits.
• Assist departments with budgets and budget amendments.
• Other general accounting duties as assigned.

Ausbildung

BS degree in accounting/finance/business-related field

Knowledge of GAAP

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google

Jobbeschreibung

Madison City Schools in Madison, Alabama seeks a Finance Specialist to ensure integrity and compliance of all financial operations through professional-level accounting. The role requires a BS in accounting/finance and experience in government accounting, with strong knowledge of GAAP and Microsoft Office/Google tools.

The position reports to the Accounting Supervisor and involves duties from banking, ledgers, and budget preparation to monthly financial statements and audits.