Accountant

Reports to: Assistant Comptroller

PC#: 22475-1

Pay Grade 402

Duty Days: 239

Salary Range: $63,576 - $76,600

FSLA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose

Performs professional accounting duties that involve the compilation, consolidation, analysis, and reporting of financial data to ensure accurate financial management and compliance with district and governmental accounting standards.

Essential Job Functions

Accounting

• Classifies, records, and summarizes numerical and financial data to compile and maintain accurate financial records in alignment with governmental accounting principles and district procedures.
• Computes and prepares data for journal entry.
• Prepares income statements, balance sheets, consolidated statements, and other statementsand reports.
• Monitors and reconciles expenditures with budget availability as well as reconcilesassigned book accounts.
• Prepares timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal, state, and GASB standards.
• Performs bank reconciliations; reconciles Oil & Gas income; reconciles investments
• Reviews and verifies accuracy of journal entries, accounting methods, and procedures.
  
  

Administration

• Works with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding budget and accounting issues.
• Assign work to accounting clerks and other employees engaged in accounting activities.
  
  

Reporting & Recordkeeping

• Prepares timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal, state, and GASB standards.
• Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable records and financial statements.
  
  

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.
  
  

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
  
  

Other Duties As Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where team effort is required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles established by the Governmental Accounting System Board (GASB).
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of budget control methods, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of District policies, procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and District policies and procedures regarding education and students.
• Skill in performing mathematical and financial calculations with accuracy.
• Skill in critical thinking: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
• Skill in complex problem solving: identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and solutions.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Skill in accurate report writing using business language, grammar, and punctuation.
• Skill at the advanced level, working with Microsoft Office 365, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to use software to develop complex accounting reports, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and recommend improved procedures.
• Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results concisely.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to prepare financial and accounting reports.
• Ability to reconcile data entries to source documents and review work for accuracy.
• Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
• Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
  
  

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
  
  

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in accounting or business related required.
• Certification/License: TASBO certification preferred.
• Experience: 4 years’ working experience in accounting preferred
  
  

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.