ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Company: Education Service Center Region 11 Consortium
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Non-Certified - Position - Secretary/Clerical - Administration

Job Number 0000734002

Start Date 03/21/2022

Open Date 03/07/2022

Closing Date

Job Title:

Accounting Assistant (Finance)

Wage/Salary:

$35,000 - $40,000 DOE

Reports To:

Business Manager

Job Length:

12 months

Dept. /School:

Business Office/District

Date Revised:

March 2022

Primary Purpose: To maintain accounting records according to standard accounting procedures, including reconciliations, accounts payable, cash receipts, deposits, accruals, as well as supporting the various administrative functions of the Business Office.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Associate or bachelor's in accounting or related preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of Skyward accounting software preferred

Knowledge of basic accounting procedures required

Ability to use personal computer and software to process documents and develop spreadsheets

Proficiency in use of 10-key and office machines

Effective communication, organizational and multitasking skills required

Must work well in a team environment and provide a high level of customer service to faculty and staff

Ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions

Ability to interpret local, state, and federal policies and guidelines as they relate to charter school finance

Must be able to solve complex issues and develop action plans

Experience:

Three years accounting/bookkeeping experience (school setting preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties

* Understand the purchase order process and blanket purchase orders within accounts payable

* Develop and maintain A/P and A/R processes

* Work with campus office coordinators to resolve discrepancies

* Efficiently maintain electronic and paper filing system for necessary supporting documents

* Prepare and process bank deposits

* Receive cash from campuses and verify required documents and funds

* Reconcile payments to monthly vendor statements

* Establish and maintain effective communication with school employees and vendors

* Prepare and process journal entries and accruals

* Cooperate with other staff members to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Business Office

* Prepare special reports and reconciliations as requested

* Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Computers, printers, scanners, calculators, phones

Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors)

Maintain emotional control; Work with frequent interruptions. Continuous sitting. Prolonged use of computer

Job Description View Attachment

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Salary Rate Range $35k-$40k

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