Accounting Assistant - 11 month

Stafford County Public Schools•Stafford, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the School Administrator, the Accounting Assistant will assist with the preparation and maintenance of fiscal records and related documents. This role involves managing accounts, verifying time and leave reports, assisting with School Activity Fund accounts and Department Operating Budgets, and serving as the school/department's financial expert. The position also coordinates procurement and payment procedures, reviews and posts deposits, and prepares and maintains accurate employee payroll records.

Requirements

Knowledge of standard accounting principles and bookkeeping terminology and methods.
Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment.
Knowledge of one or more computer applications related to accounting.
Operation of a variety of office and computer equipment.
Operation of a variety of information and tracking systems.
Use of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Use of Google Drive, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting all deadlines.
Ability to show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work.

Nice To Haves

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
Work cooperatively and positively with staff.
Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills.
Demonstrate initiative and flexibility.
Follow detailed procedures and perform mathematical computations with accuracy.
Prepare and maintain electronically generated spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

Verify time and leave reports submitted and make corrections as needed.
Assist with the management of School Activity Fund accounts and Department Operating Budget.
Serve as school/department's financial expert and coordinate procurement and payment procedures.
Review, post, and generate computer receipts for deposits from fund sponsors and reconcile to Summary of Daily Deposit Sheets.
Prepare, process and maintain accurate employee payroll records monthly.
Prepare Monthly Payroll Reports as needed.
Prepare and reconcile year/fiscal end reports.
Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford School.
Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
Serve as an optimal role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.