Accounting Specialist

POSITION TITLE: Accounting Specialist - AP, Contracts, & Vendor Support

CONTRACT: 260 days per year (Year-round)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties to include working with a team and performing tasks within the following areas:

• Posting of encumbrances/processing purchase orders, including entering, dating, numbering, vendor numbers
• Prepare monthly utility, insurance and miscellaneous bills for payment
• Process annual beginning of fiscal year PO’s.
• Add new/update current vendors in USAS software
• Update cell phone reimbursement lists and prepare quarterly cell phone reimbursement invoices
• Complete credit applications and obtain signature of Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer to return to vendor
• Assist with prep and related tasks for monthly Board of Education meetings:
• Add contracts and financial reports to agenda for approval
• Prepare Independent Contractor contracts
• Coordinate signatures on contracts and file contracts where appropriate.
• Update athletic event workers list for approval
• Add donation amounts to agenda for approval
• Prepare and send donation letters to donors monthly/quarterly
• Prepare meeting minutes
• Assist with the following accounting and business related tasks:
• GAAP or CAFR annual Accrual report as directed by the Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer.
• Processing of excess cost reporting
• Student activity group accounting, including facilitating information and signatures for Enrichment Contracts
• Public records requests
• Fixed asset inventory
• Managing and tracking of district copiers, RFP’s, etc.
• Ordering miscellaneous items for the Treasurers Office as needed

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

· Full comprehension of office management systems and procedures including but not limited to Google suite, MS Office, Etc.

· Background in State Software, SCview, and/or Bonefish is a plus

· Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload to meet strict deadlines

· High level verbal and communication skills

· Discretion and confidentiality

· Proven ability to work as a member of a team

· High School diploma or equivalent

SALARY - Commensurate with experience and education levels

FLSA STATUS - Classified

Interested candidates should apply on-line by completing the on-line application in AppliTrack and by uploading a cover letter and resume. Additionally, please send your resume, cover letter and any other information directly to Shaun Bevan, Treasurer, at [email protected]

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,578.00 - $75,234.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person