School Nutrition Account Specialist - 26-27 School Year

Hanover County Public Schools•Ashland, VA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides considerable technical accounting and other tasks to support the fiscal management of Federal, State, and local funds. Provides day-to-day support to the Department of School Nutrition Services. Responsible for accounts payable and receivable functions. May serve as the primary point of contact for SNS monies. Manages front office and provides reception and clerical support as needed.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and mathematical calculations
Ability to develop, prepare and manage budgets and spreadsheets
Ability to prioritize work schedules, exercise independent judgment in performance of duties, recognize potential problems and recommend appropriate solutions
Knowledge and skill in working with federal funds and federally funded programs, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, working with auditors, completing annual financial audits, preparing and processing journal entries and budget transfers
Effective written and oral communication and public relations skills
Excellent general office management
Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of accounting
Computer skills in spreadsheet and word processing programs and financial accounting
Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data
Ability to prepare appropriate financial statements and reports
Excel spreadsheet and database knowledge and skills, word processing skills
Associate’s Degree or training with courses in finance, public administration, accounting or related area
Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, word processing, project management and data management or other related field(s)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, public administration, accounting or related area
An equivalent combination of education and professional level experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education

Responsibilities

Enters and reconciles accounts payable invoices and statements
Reconciles bank deposits from school cafeterias and central office
Maintains monthly budget versus actual expense reports
Assists in monitoring, analyzing and reporting financial and operational data
Provides accurate data and analysis to assist in the preparation of the annual operational budget
Creates complex statistical reports pertaining to the financial management of federal, state and local funds
Prepares and maintains files, requisitions, expenditures and budgets and accounts
Reviews and verifies expenditures and retains all related POs with invoices
Verifies expenditures on state and/or federal reports prior to submission
Balances local accounts to county G/L monthly
Forecasts additional expenditures and maintains a balanced budget
Interfaces with state and federal auditors to complete periodic audits; acts as HCPS liaison with appropriate state agencies, as required
Prepares and processes departmental journal entries and budget transfers
Coordinates billable services and related program correspondence
Supports the work of the Director of School Nutrition Services
Attends financial professional development training as needed to ensure all financial procedures remain current and compliant with federal and state program guidelines
Performs other related duties as assigned