Capital Asset Accounting & Travel Reimbursement Specialist

Norfolk Public School District • Norfolk, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is technical and analytical work involving capital asset accounting and travel reimbursements. The employee maintains capital asset records and processes travel reimbursements, following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and NPS employee travel procedures. Work includes compiling information about capital asset type, location, acquisition, and disposition in the MUNIS capital asset system, reconciling the capital asset subsidiary ledger to the general ledger, and ensuring travel reimbursements comply with applicable procedures. This is journey-level work requiring specialized accounting knowledge and knowledge of NPS employee travel policies and procedures. The employee works with considerable independence under the general supervision of the Senior Director of Accounting and the direct supervision of the General Accounting Manager, referring new or unusual questions to supervisors.

Requirements

• Possession of an associate’s degree in accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• A minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Proficient math skills and the ability to perform computations quickly and accurately.
• Proficiency with automated financial systems.
• Good knowledge of capital asset accounting procedures and practices.
• Good knowledge of modern office procedures and practices.
• Ability to compose routine memorandums and letters.

Responsibilities

• Enter data into the capital asset control system.
• Assign numbers to new equipment based on receiving reports, forward copies to appropriate personnel, and maintain data in the MUNIS financial system.
• Forward and receive equipment survey forms to delete obsolete equipment, update the MUNIS financial system, and forward disposition reports to appropriate personnel.
• Implement equipment transfer procedures by forwarding and receiving the appropriate forms.
• Process employee travel reimbursement requests.
• Perform capital asset audits at every school, auxiliary, and central administration location.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree