District Accountant/Internal Auditor - 2026-2027

Tempe School District No.3•Tempe, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Assists the Accounting Supervisor with the daily operations of the Finance department ensuring compliance with District, Federal and State regulations.

Requirements

Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED required.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field or four (4) years of accounting or related field experience in a governmental environment.
State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
Knowledge of complex accounting and financial methods, practices and procedures
Knowledge of computer software utilized in financial, budgetary and accounting procedures
Knowledge of management and administrative practices and procedures
Knowledge of Federal, state and District rules, regulations, practices and procedures related to school finance and accounting
Knowledge of file maintenance/record keeping practices and procedures
Knowledge of customer service/public relations practices and procedures
Skill utilizing effective verbal and written communication in the development and presentation of reports, budgets, and on the job staff training
Skill utilizing a variety of computer databases to research and prepare reports and budgets
Skill assigning, prioritizing and reviewing work
Skill utilizing customer service techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Responsibilities

Oversees and maintain the accounting for district capital assets
Coordinates and assists with the physical inventory, updates and reconciles fixed asset records, and prepares depreciation schedules.
Assists with Student Activity funds.
Prepares journal entries (budget and adjusting).
Reconciles bank accounts.
Prepares quarterly and annual Medicaid claim reports.
Assists with accounts receivable and revenues.
Provides technical and budgetary assistance to Finance staff, schools and departments.
Performs internal and special audits as needed.
Reviews and approves accounting transactions and payroll codes.
Assists with the bond and capital override budgets.
Assists with coordinating the independent audit.
Meets with Accounting Supervisor on issues pertinent to the office.
Performs other duties as assigned.