Special Programs Accountant

Amarillo ISD • Amarillo, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Maintain the fiscal records for all special programs and grants. File necessary financial reports as required by the granting agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting OR Bachelor’s in management, finance, or business – with at least 24 hours of accounting
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and recommend improved procedures
• Working knowledge of data processing systems and financial applications
• Knowledge of state school fiscal policies
• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Advanced Excel and Word skills to analyze data and produce required reports
• Basic knowledge of school law, curriculum and instruction
• Three years of successful experience as an accountant or prior experience in school business accounting

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial accounting for special programs and grants.
• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records for special programs according to governmental accounting principles and district procedures.
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, consolidated statements, expenditure reports and other statements and reports as required by granting agencies.
• Monitor and reconcile expenditures with budget availability.
• Prepare audit schedules for federal grants.
• Perform cost accounting activities, bank reconciliation, or accounting for grant expenditures.
• Work with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding budget and accounting issues and financial information.
• Assist the general ledger and payroll officers with grant questions and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level