TECHNICIAN, ACCOUNTING (JOB ID: 65249)

EMILY GRIFFITH TECHNICAL COLLEGE

• Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
• Check the accuracy of figures, calculations, orders, and postings recorded by other workers.
• Resolve Denver Public Schools (DPS) vendor issues (e.g., billing errors, non-receipt of invoices by contacting vendors, researching information; and communicating results.
• Process vendor payments by entering data (e.g., invoices) into computer software systems; calculating and verifying amounts and preparing vendor checks.
• Verify and reconcile invoice data against invoice description amounts.
• Prepare and ensure accuracy of reports (e.g., summary, reconciliation, annual vendor usage) and spreadsheets.
• May maintain and update substitute paraprofessional SEA time and attendance.

• Update, organize and file accurate records (e.g., invoices, payments).
• Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal and DPS organizational policies.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Two (2) to three (3) years of related experience in accounting, finance or bookkeeping Intermediate level experience with a variety of computer applications, including spreadsheets, word processing and databases, and automated on-line accounting systems.
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office / Google Suite products including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.
• Work collaboratively with others on a team.
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, all levels of supervision and the public, preferred.
• Ability to receive, coordinate and assign various job related tasks simultaneously, preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and oral formats, preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills, preferred.

• High school Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or higher, preferred

• Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129
• Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397
• Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244
• Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.