Accounting Technician (Finance)

Dysart Unified School District•Surprise, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with maintaining accuracy and compliance of District financial activity. This role involves processing and posting accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other financial activities, as well as researching and documenting any discrepancies. The Accounting Technician will also maintain and process State of Arizona and IRS required documents, reconcile statements, and resolve financial issues. Additionally, the position provides guidance and training to District staff on financial matters and develops processes and procedures in accordance with relevant statutes and regulations. Cooperation with auditors and maintaining organized financial records are key aspects of this role. The position requires establishing and maintaining good working relationships with students, employees, community members, and vendors, while upholding a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
Experience in data entry preferred.
School finance software; Visions preferred.
Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints ( IVP ) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
Demonstrated competency in computer literacy and Excel.
Knowledge of techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, and monitoring work.
Knowledge of principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
Knowledge of principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.
Knowledge of best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations.
Knowledge of customer service principles.
Knowledge of modern office technology.
Skill in prioritizing and managing multiple projects in a fast paced environment.
Skill in working under pressure.
Skill in coordinating deadlines and prioritizing work demands.
Skill in gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
Skill in organizing and maintaining fiscal program/process documentation, schedules, records and files.
Skill in utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
Skill in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes rules and regulations, Uniform System of Financial Records requirements, and District policies.
Processes and posts accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial activity.
Researches, documents, and takes corrective action on accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial activity.
Maintain and process State of Arizona and IRS required documents.
Reconcile statements, research variances, and resolve issues relating to financial activity.
Provide advice and training to District staff on accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial activity.
Develop processes and procedures according to the Arizona Revised Statutes rules and regulations, Uniform System of Financial Records requirements, and District policies.
Assists with maintaining accuracy of District financial records.
Cooperates with internal and external auditors, and provides information as requested.
Keeps current filing system on accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial activity.
Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Performs other duties as assigned.