<p>The Accountant supports the financial and operational functions by performing professional accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting duties. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining accurate financial records for district programs, grants, and departmental budgets. The Accountant works closely with site administrators, district staff, and external agencies to ensure timely and accurate fiscal operations.</p><p> W </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Accounting & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, review, and reconcile general ledger accounts, journal entries, and month-end closing activities.</li><li>Assist in preparing interim financial reports, year-end closing documents, and various state-mandated reports (e.g., SACS, Unaudited Actuals).</li><li>Monitor and track district revenues, expenditures, encumbrances, and budget transfers.</li><li>Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and audit documentation for internal and external auditors.</li></ul><p><strong>Budget Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in developing, maintaining, and monitoring site and department budgets.</li><li>Provide budget analysis, variance explanations, and recommendations to district leadership.</li><li>Support the preparation of annual budget development, including projections, salary/benefit calculations, and multi-year financial planning.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounts Payable / Receivable</strong></p><ul><li>Review, verify, and process invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests in accordance with district policy and Education Code requirements.</li><li>Prepare accounts receivable billings, track reimbursements, and follow up on outstanding payments.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and coordinate with vendors to resolve discrepancies.</li></ul><p><strong>Grant & Categorical Program Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Track spending and budgets for restricted funds, federal and state grants, and categorical programs.</li><li>Ensure compliance with reporting requirements, allowability, and documentation standards (e.g., Title programs, ESSER, Special Education funds).</li><li>Assist program managers with financial updates and expenditure reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll Support (as needed)</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations, labor distribution reports, and benefits accounting.</li><li>Reconcile payroll-related GL accounts and support year-end payroll processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Internal Controls & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain proper internal controls, documentation, and audit trails for all financial activities.</li><li>Assist with policy and procedure improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.</li><li>Respond to requests from administrators, staff, vendors, and auditors.</li></ul><p> e</p>

<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.</li><li>Two (2) years of increasingly responsible accounting or financial experience; school district or public agency experience preferred.</li><li>Experience with governmental fund accounting and SACS highly desirable.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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