PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: SCHOOL ACCOUNTANT REPORTS TO: School Business Administrator
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a directly related area, with a concentration in Accounting (at least six courses). A Certified Public Accountant license is highly desirable.
At least two years of public accounting experience or three years of corporate/governmental unit experience while supervised by a controller or other financial officer.
Effective analytical ability and verbal and written communication skills.
Diversified knowledge of personal computers, and software (including EXCEL and Google Suite). Familiarity with a network is desired.
Preference may be given for experience in a school or public agency; or an agency that deals with public school districts.
Other alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
Required: Criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
SUPERVISES: Payroll Clerk and Accounts Payable Clerk
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Handles annual budget by entering all receipts, transfers, and manual journal entries. Performs the month end close confirming all accounts are not overdrawn.
Responsible for all revenue functions (posting, deposits, accounts receivable).
Tracks contracts, and revenues within accounts, as directed by the School Business Administrator.
Assists with supervision of all accounting systems necessary to provide accurate financial reports.
Assists the Treasurer of School Monies with preparing and balancing the monthly Board Secretary's report.
Prepares request forms for current expenses, debt service, and capital outlay and submits them to the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary.
Assists the Business Administrator with preparing the annual school budget.
Assists with the preparation of all Federal and State reports as required.
Assists program managers with their budgets and makes necessary corrections.
Review the district's budget and prepare necessary transfers for board approval every month.
Review and prepare entries for unemployment and FICA payments after verifying their legitimacy.
Assists the Treasurer of School Monies when necessary to confirm bank records are balanced.
Perform other duties as assigned.