Lead Accounting Technician
About The Position
The Lead Accounting Technician is typically responsible for a large segment of the school system's financial record-keeping operation. The position involves independent responsibility for checking and verifying transaction documents, correcting errors, researching and resolving discrepancies, preparing entries, vouchers and other forms, reconciling and balancing accounts, and preparing reports. The employee must learn the accounting and record-keeping requirements of the program areas served. The role also provides functional work direction to entry-level accounting personnel by training them and checking and reviewing their work. The position is full-time and permanent, non-exempt, with a schedule of 7.5 hours per day, 252 days per year, and 12 months per year.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Accounting and considerable experience performing analytical and technical accounting work involving accounts maintenance and financial reporting responsibilities, or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Five years of work experience.
- Applicants must attach a completed resume.
- References must include at least one supervisor and one colleague, or two supervisors.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accounts by checking and verifying transaction documents, correcting errors, researching and resolving discrepancies, posting entries, and preparing vouchers, entries, memos, and other forms.
- Prepare statements, summaries, and recaps showing account status and activity; balance accounts and prepare reports.
- Prepare disbursement documents and payment checks and arrange for their signing and delivery.
- Process vendor invoices by verifying information, taking discounts, checking extensions, verifying and correcting codes, contacting vendors to resolve discrepancies, and preparing payment vouchers and checks.
- Enter financial data into the automated financial system daily and reconcile the subsidiary ledger to the general ledger monthly.
- Provide functional work direction to entry-level accounting personnel by training, checking, and reviewing their work.
- Revise manuals, guidelines, and instructions as needed.
- Perform general office clerical and secretarial duties as required, prepare letters and reports, maintain files including personnel records, and schedule appointments.
- Assist external and internal auditors in auditing the financial records of individual schools.
- Perform special projects as assigned by a supervisor or administrator.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
