About this role
TITLE: Account Specialist Senior – Budget and Revenue JOB DESCRIPTION: Monitor and adjust budget allocations and account coding per the USFR Chart of Accounts for schools and enterprises. Oversee and manage the Accounts Receivable process for the District. QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of bookkeeping or accounting experience preferably in a school environment
• Ability to obtain a State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
• May require a valid Driver's License.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Monitor and adjust budget as directed
• Ensure the coding for expenses and revenue comply with the Arizona USFR Chart of Accounts
• Perform invoicing and reconciliations for Accounts Receivable
• Oversee the recording and reporting for local revenues, including but not limited to: tax credit, gift and donations, and rental income
• Special projects as assigned
• Provide technical assistance and run budget reports for schools and departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
• Knowledge of Federal, State and District accounting and reporting requirements for assigned area
• Knowledge of accounting methods practices and procedures
• Knowledge of record keeping/file maintenance practices and procedures
• Knowledge of customer service/public relations practices and procedures
• Skill prioritizing, scheduling, assigning and reviewing work
• Skill solving problems independently
• Skill utilizing automated systems to maintain databases and generate reports
• Skill accurately inputting and retrieving information from computer databases
• Skill utilizing effective verbal and written communication in the preparation of reports and records
• Skill implementing policies and procedures related to area of assignment
• Skill utilizing customer service techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints
• Skill establishing and maintain effective working relationships
• Skill in, but not limited to:
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Databases
• Presentation Software
• Accounting and basic math
• Use of standard office equipment
WORKING CONDITIONS: General Office environment May need to drive to other sites to complete work assignments PHYSICAL EFFORT: Position may require climbing, stooping, standing, walking, keyboarding, talking, listening, eyestrain and repetitive motions May be required to travel to in and out-of-district sites May require lifting and carrying materials and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds WORK YEAR: 12 months DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Finance ENTRY: $18.44 REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Accounting EVALUATION: Classified Personnel Evaluation SUPERVISES: N/A