Accountant 1

Summary:
The Accountant 1, Property Control, supports the Special Revenue Department in the Business Division.


DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

· Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.

· Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.

· Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.

· Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:
· Sets up accounting units in district data systems; reports expenditures; approves payroll for the department.

· Provides detailed information for monthly budget amendment.

· Monitors district data systems.

· Serves as office manager, and provides support to supervisor.

· Handles cash drawdowns, cash reconciliation, and agency expense reporting.

· Maintains and stays current with knowledge of district data systems.

· Possess basic knowledge of finance, including accounts payable, budget, procurement, payroll, accounting, special revenue, property control, general ledger, all subsystems, and year-end procedures.

· Prepares accounting and fiscal reports, statements, summaries, and journal entries; meets deadlines.

· Reconciles and balances financial statements and accounting records.

· Serves as a liaison between schools and the Business Division.

· Deals with difficult, sensitive, and confidential issues.

· Balances various job responsibilities/duties and is detail-oriented.

· Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:
Financial Responsibility: Understands financial targets and budgeted goals. Incorporates financial analysis into strategic decisions. Implements operating budget flexibly to address changing priorities. Creates sound business cases to support expenditures. Promotes conservation of organizational resources.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.

Problem Solving: Identifies problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.



NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.


Experience: Business experience (finance, bookkeeping, auditing, etc.) may substitute for college course work on the basis of two (2) years of experience for each year of required college.

Language Skills: Reads and interprets general business and professional journals, technical procedures, or regulations. Writes reports, correspondence, and manuals. Effectively presents and responds to questions from managers and the public.

Mathematical Skills: Calculates figures and amounts, such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Applies concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, district data systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.

Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.