Account Specialist - Job #3810

Sierra Vista Unified School District • Sierra Vista, AZ

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team! This position is part of an award-winning district with 5 outstanding schools, offering competitive salaries, incentives, paid holidays & leave, and exceptional employee benefits & resources. The district fosters a culture of caring and support. Apply today and make a difference in students' lives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Familiar with accounting software or Infinite Visions Accounting System, preferred
• Working knowledge of computer word-processing and Microsoft Office applications, and Google.
• Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ability to complete computational tasks.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to operate computer equipment for email communications, word processing, data management, and other assigned tasks as related to the position.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members.
• Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
• Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
• Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in business, preferred
• Experience in financial data, accounting, bookkeeping or technical training certification
• Familiar with automated fund accounting principles and accounts payable, preferred
• Knowledge and application of established policies and procedures of the USFR and Arizona State Procurement Rules, preferred

Responsibilities

• Completes various account specialist duties aligned with account payable and purchasing established policies and procedures, USFR, and Arizona State Procurement Rules.
• Verify and process all incoming documentation for mathematical accuracy and other irregularities.
• Process and distribute disbursements of student/auxiliary accounts.
• Prepare appropriate school, district, county, state and federal reports.
• Process, file, and retrieve routine paperwork.
• Perform routine typing tasks, and track and enter data as required.
• Verify and process daily bank deposits for high school.
• Enter data and collect student textbook debt.
• Manage Student Activity Account funds.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees.
• paid leave
• paid holidays
• paid life insurance
• an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED