Accounting Analyst

Dysart Unified School District•Surprise, AZ

About The Position

The Accounting Analyst supervises the accounts receivable function and prepares analytical and reporting requests, along with performing general financial accounting activities. Analytical work includes general-ledger account-level research, cash-flow forecasting, and accounts-receivable aging. The role supports district financial operations through reconciliations, monitoring account balances, fund transfers, journal adjustments, year-end closing and new-year opening transactions, and external audit assistance. It also maintains accounting records and supports compliance with Arizona statutes, Uniform System of Financial Records requirements, and district policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or an associate degree with Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO) certification. More than five years of school-district finance-related experience may be considered in lieu of the education and certification requirements.
At least five years of experience in school finance or other related fields.
Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Sound understanding of fund accounting and budgeting.
Ability to develop accounting procedures.
Ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimal supervision.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Advanced skills in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Google applications.
Ability to create and write reports, presentations, and training materials.
Ability to communicate with large and small groups and respond to questions from customers, employees, and community members.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with district and school personnel, the public, and outside agencies.
Ability to perform high-volume detailed work accurately and independently, making sound, fact-based decisions.
Ability to research and solve complex issues with little or no assistance.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze general business documents, government regulations, and technical procedures.
Ability to develop data in written, oral, chart, or schedule form.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; apply percentages, fractions, and ratios; and compute percentages and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations where needed.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.
Public-school accounting experience.
Experience with school finance software, preferably Visions.

Responsibilities

Supervise accounts receivable functions, staff, and reporting.
Analyze, initiate, and implement best practices and procedures focused on accounts receivable.
Manage district-level accounts receivable oversight, including aging reports and tracking for departments and schools.
Develop, test, and implement strategies and accountability plans for internal auditing and testing of programs and procedures, with a focus on accounts receivable.
Prepare monthly reconciliations of district financial records with county and banking institution records, identify variances, and take corrective action.
Reconcile internal reports with data from government agencies.
Monitor account balances and prepare fund transfers and general journal adjustments.
Prepare short-term cash-flow forecasts to support senior management decisions about line-of-credit needs, tax-rate establishment, and budget management.
Prepare year-end closing and new-year opening transactions.
Assist with external audits in areas of responsibility.
Maintain financial, statistical, and other accounting records.
Maintain compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes, Uniform System of Financial Records requirements, and district policies.
Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members, and vendors.
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.