Accountant

Full job description

Come join the Scotts Valley Unified School District office team! We are a small, community orientated group of dedicated professionals working together to provide our students an excellent education in a positive and inclusive environment.

Accountant:

Under the direction of the Business Services management, the accountant plans, coordinates and participates in the accounting and business operations of the District.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare warrant demands from properly authorized invoices; maintain warrant register; verify account balances on purchase requisitions, audit open purchase orders to validate and ensure accuracy of encumbrance versus actual year to date expenses; audit invoices by checking or verifying extensions and matching with purchase orders; maintain invoice records and files

Assist District personnel with financial activity, proper expenditures coding, document preparation and other accounting-related activities

Assist the Manager of Business Services with special financial, statistical and analytical studies

Participate in the maintenance of financial control records on funds received through State and Federal programs

Prepare financial information for use in negotiations

Prepare monthly attendance reports for Board County Office of Education, and State reports 3 times yearly, for review by the Director of Business Services

Coordinate State mandated claims

Coordinate fixed asset activity

Reconcile, verify and maintain Health and Welfare benefits and G/L accounts

Prepare and maintain general subsidiary ledger accounts; take accounts payable to County Office of Education and pick up prepared warrants

Prepare district deposits at County Auditor. Enter transfers, deposits, stale dated warrants as necessary

Maintain and file records for accounts payable, payroll, cash records and all other records related to duties above.

Maintain purchasing file. Locate materials and order materials upon request

Perform related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Generally accepted accounting principles

Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques

Modern office practices, procedures and equipment

Operation of a computer and assigned software

General accounting, budget and business functions of a school district

Preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to:

Prepare accounting statements

Plan, coordinate and participate in the accounting operations of the District

Maintain accurate financial and statistical records and statements

Verify, reconcile, balance, audit and adjust assigned accounts

Perform accounts payable and payroll functions

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Work independently with little direction

Operate word processing, spreadsheet and database management software

Plan and organize work

Meet schedules and time lines

Operate a computer and other office equipment

Work confidentially with discretion

Experience:

Public School experience preferred.

Any combination equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field and/or three years experience in the preparation and maintenance of financial and accounting records is desirable.

Scotts Valley Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees with appreciation for race, ethnicity, nationality, age, religion or faith, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, physical, mental or sensory disability, ****** orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, and past or present military service.

Job descriptions are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.49 - $33.66 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person