Educational Technician 4 Accounting Clerk

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the daily processing of accounting transactions in the Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable systems. The role involves entering vouchers, verifying invoices, processing payments, preparing deposits, and reconciling accounts. The Accounting Clerk will also assist with audits, governmental receipts, and provide support to district staff and vendors. This is a full-time, non-exempt classified position within the Accounting and Finance Office.

Requirements

Minimum of a two-year associate's degree in accounting or comparable work experience.
One to three years of previous accounts payable or receivable experience.
Knowledge of fund accounting principles and practices.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable applications.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with fellow staff members and business contacts.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Good communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Must be detail-oriented and possess strong math skills.
Proficient at using Microsoft Office software.
Demonstrated ability to process transactions in a double-entry accounting system.
Demonstrated strong knowledge of bookkeeping skills.
Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of using Microsoft Office on a personal computer.
Need to be able to use a 10-key adding machine by touch.

Responsibilities

Enter vouchers in the Accounts Payable system based on payment requests submitted by District staff.
Verify invoices by matching them to purchase orders and receiving reports.
Enter and apply payments received in the Accounts Receivable system and prepare deposits.
Prepare and record payments to customer accounts.
Review budget coding for cash receipts, vouchers, and payments for accuracy.
Prepare monthly reconciliation of deposits to the general ledger.
Maintain accounting records by making copies and filing documents.
Assist District staff and vendors with questions regarding open accounts payable and receivable.
Assist external auditors during annual audit and prepare audit work papers, as required.
Assist in the reconciliation and review of governmental and grant receipts.
Prepare adjusting journal entries, as required.
Prepare correspondence with internal and external stakeholders, as required.
Other duties as assigned by Lead Accountants, Accounting Manager, or Controller.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.