Position Summary : Operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill the District’s mission by maintaining financial records and reporting functions, and by providing general financial operating support to the Finance Department.

Essential Functions:

• Perform monthly and yearly closing procedures by recording complex journal entries, reviewing general ledger accounts for accuracy and reconciling accounts including the banking accounts.

• Assist with month and year-end system closing processes and transitioning to new year activity.

• Perform analysis on reports for accuracy, clarifies and communicates results with management in order to produce accurate financial data, assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements for the District and the Foundation. 

• Assist with the annual audit process by meeting timelines established through a project plan, preparing audit work papers requested by the auditors, ensuring necessary year-end close procedures are performed timely and accurately, and acting as a liaison between the District and the auditors.

• Assist in preparation of ACFR by compiling annual financial information in the format required by following all GASB and GAAP recommendations and completing all required sections of the document in order to meet legal and regulatory requirements.

• Assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the Foundation in compliance with FASB and Form 990 as needed. 

• Maintain the Districts’ accounting requirements, system, and annual physical inventory for Fixed Assets.

• Process all purchase requisitions ensuring proper documentation and in compliance with Districts purchasing policies and procedures.

• Assists with requests for proposals, maintaining contracts, bid, related records, and communications with vendors.

• Assist with annual budget processes; prepare, assist, and maintain grant reporting and applications.

• Assist in the E-Rate process; prepare and file the appropriate forms; maintain documentation.

• Performs payroll support functions, including batch report processing; serves as a fully functional payroll back-up throughout the year as needed. 

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Duties are considered non-essential and include the following:

• Keeps informed about the company and department information. 

• Attends regular department meetings and scheduled All-staff meetings. 

• Work on special projects as needed and act as a Finance department liaison within the district. 

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:

• Thorough knowledge of the Companie’s policies and procedures and ability to follow them. 

• Ability to act as an ambassador for the company by promoting its mission and vision. 

• A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required. Develop and maintain relations with both internal and external customers of the finance department.

• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.

• Work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty. 

• Work with minimal up-front guidance. 

• Take ownership of work product.

• Work closely with all major functional leaders of the District. 

• Ability to effectively use applications software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, along with standard office equipment. 

• Ability to work effectively as a team member, organize daily work and meet deadlines in a fast paced, detail-rich environment. 

• Ability to get along with co-workers and supervisors. 

• Has regular on-time attendance.

• Exercise professionalism and good judgement in interpersonal interactions. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, required.

• Five years of accounting experience, including 2 years working with audit, required. 

• Government accounting experience, knowledge of GAAP, GASB, FASB standards and governmental accounting policies and procedures required.

• Non-Profit accounting experience required.