Accountant II

Primary Purpose: Performs advanced accounting work relating to the preparation, administration, and control of the districts financial resources. Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and assist with periodic and annual reporting. Direct external and internal audit functions.Qualifications: Education/Certification: Required Qualifications: Master’s degree,Bachelor’s degree in AccountingPreferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in AccountingSpecial Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles established by the Governmental Accounting System Board (GASB)Ability to analyze and interpret financial dataAbility to analyze and evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and recommend improved proceduresKnowledge of computerized accounting systemsAbility to develop complex accounting reports, spreadsheets, and databasesAbility to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid mannerAbility to work well with principals, directors and coworkersEffective communication and interpersonal skillsExperience: 3 years of accounting experience preferredMajor Responsibilities and Duties: Maintain a continually updated working knowledge of school board policy, administrative regulations and other legal requirements that relate to school finance and budgeting as set forth in the TEAs Financial Accounting System Resource Guide and/or other regulatory publications.Prepare budget transfers for Board approval and ensure all adjustments are posted on a timely basis.Reconcile budgeted revenues and expenditures to posted transactions and maintain record of items impacting fund balances, preparing periodic reports for managements use which reflect and compare budgeted revenues and expenditures with actual amounts.Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of business applications to provide efficient systems that assist the district in achieving financial accountability while facilitating district business transactions. Coordinate and/or provide training in the use of such applications.Assist the districts independent auditors in conducting annual audits.Assist TEA or other state agencies with audits if required.Provide financial information for open record requests.Determine cash available for investment and payment of bills based on daily analysis of cash flow.Oversee monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts.

Review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts.Work with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding budget and accounting issues.Records and ReportsRecord, store, and analyze information using accounting software.Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable records and financial statements.OtherFollow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.