Accountant

Bibb County Public Schools

Job Description

Official Title: Accountant

Job Code:

Working Title: Accountant

Salary Grade/Range: 138J/$61,814.96 - $80,361.36

Length of Work Year:  239

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Summary Description of Classification: Accountant handles the accounting functions for various programs of the District.  Processes reports for Program Managers and Federal, Local, and State Agencies. 

Minimum Qualification Standards

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

1.             Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and procedures.

2.             Knowledge of internal controls.

3.             Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment.

4.             Demonstrated ability to analyze organizational, management, and statistical information and to prepare clear, concise written and oral reports pertaining to this information.

5.             Knowledge of computerized accounting programs.

6.             Ability to work under pressure and handle deadlines.

7.             Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with school employees, vendors, and the general public.

8.             Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

9.             Ability to perform works requiring meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

10.          Skill in typing and/or operation of a computer keyboard.

11.          Good mathematical/accounting skills.

12.          Good organizational skills.

Education, Training and Experience:

1.             Bachelor’s Degree with a major in accounting.

2.             Minimum of three years of experience in the field of accounting.

3.             Basic comprehension of computerized accounting systems.

Certificate and License Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree with a major in accounting.

Physical Demands:

Special Requirements:

Paid Overtime (Y/N): N

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.             Maintain, update, and modify procedures as needed.

2.             Prepare schedule for external auditors for incorporation into their work files.

3.             Reconcile bank statements.

4.             Reconciliation of payroll deduction registers and backup to payroll depositories                        including submission of payroll taxes.

5. Monitor and resolve interfund payable and receivables.

6. Monthly/Yearly financial statement preparation and state reporting.

7. Process travel reimbursement forms.

8. Reconcile reports related to employee benefits/retirement and submit to vendors.

9. Reconcile prepaid expenses for travel and other payables.

10. Reconciliation and monitoring of interfund transactions and repayments.

11. Reconcile vendor credit card payments.

12. Prepare and submit monthly FFVP (Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Program claims.

13. Review and maintain monthly reports from Central Kitchen.

14. Prepare and enter journals for Transportation and fuel invoices.

15. Prepare payroll accruals.

16. Monitor and review requisitions in workflow.

17. Allocate School Nutrition revenue and expenses.

18. Prepare journal entries as needed.

19. Perform internal audit of school cash handling procedures.

20. Process reports for flex benefits and workers’ compensation.

21. Provide support to other accounting staff, as necessary.

22. Stay up to date with GASB pronouncements.

23. Attend training as necessary and required.

24. Perform related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

Class Established:

Date(s) Revised: 08/26

The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district.