Educational Technician 4 Accounting Clerk

Omaha Public Schools • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the daily processing of accounting transactions in the Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable systems.

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.
• Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for the position (e.g., Paraprofessionals obtaining “Highly Qualified status,” etc.), as identified, and maintaining all licenses, certificates, and requirements for your position throughout employment.
• A background check that demonstrates to OPS that the background is acceptable for the position.
• Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for the position offered).
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for the position offered).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine the ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees