Accounting and Budget Analyst

Job Description

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

Reports consistently for work as scheduled

Performs other duties as assigned

Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

Assists in coordinating the annual audit and preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

Develops and modifies accounting procedures and supporting methods to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Board policy, administrative regulations, and state statute

Exercises a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in planning and coordinating internal audits of schools and departments in order to meet the fiscal accountability goals of the district

Maintains current knowledge of school district finance, accounting, and budget laws and regulations

Maintains knowledge of changes in governmental accounting and financial reporting standards as promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)

Maintains systems for recording, tracking, monitoring, and inventorying district assets

Monitors expenditures in all funds

Performs Internal Audits, as required, for schools and departments

Prepares necessary monthly and year-end general ledger journal entries

Provides spreadsheet, database, and word processing support to the business and finance offices

Responsible for implementing and maintaining internal controls for the safety of funds being disbursed and receipted

Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of the main district operating account and preparing associated reconciling journal entries

Serves on various ad hoc committees representing the business office

Supports school and department staff through training and customer-service oriented assistance