What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Clinton County RESA?
SUMMARY
The Accountant works closely with the Finance/Business Director to support the financial operation of Clinton County Regional Educational Service Agency (CCRESA) and the districts for which CCRESA provides financial services. Primary areas of knowledge and responsibility include cash receipts, general ledger accounting and reconciliation, grant accounting, and accounts payable and procurement card management.
The Accountant assists the Finance/Business Director with budget preparation and monitoring and training users on the CCRESA financial system. The accountant is familiar with employee benefits and payroll and is able to reconcile general ledger accounts that are impacted by those processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Cash Receipts:
1. Prepare, record and deposit cash receipts, maintaining adequate internal control and appropriate banking procedures.
2. Record, deposit or seek reimbursement for petty cash.
3. Identify, request, and coordinate invoices to CCRESA customers and monitor collections.
4. Coordinate with other Business Office staff and record or make sure that miscellaneous electronic bank transactions are recorded accurately.
Accounting:
1. Prepare and process journal entries as necessary to record or correct CCRESA financial transactions.
2. Reconcile balance sheet and operating accounts in the general ledger.
3. Provide in-depth financial transaction analysis.
4. Maintain CCRESA’s chart of accounts in compliance with state standards.
5. Actively participate in the year-end financial book closing process by processing accruals and other transactions necessary to appropriately reflect the financial status of the organization.
5. Prepare financial information for the annual CCRESA external audit and collaborate with other Business Office staff and the auditors.
6. Assist in state Financial Information Database reporting.
7. Assist program areas and process final close-outs and reports for grants.
Accounts Payable and Procurement Card:
1. Process accounts payables and provide customer service for local school district(s) under the direction of the local district business manager.
2. Provide back up to the CCRESA Accounts Payable accountant and maintain familiarity with all accounts payable processes.
3. Process and coordinate all procurement card transactions.
Reporting:
1. Prepare monthly accounting reports for the Board of Education.
2. Train and provide assistance to CCRESA staff so they can access the Skyward system and review data related to their program areas.
3. Prepare grant reports and cost reports.
4. Prepare cash flow projections and provide analysis for future cash flow needs and investment potential.
5. Provide in-depth financial transaction analysis upon request.
6. Prepare and distribute taxable value and tax rate reports.
7. Coordinate and assist in state Financial Information Database reporting.
8. Prepare and update transparency reports.
Financial System (Skyward) Collaboration:
1. Attend professional development and training on the Skyward system.
2. Review, analyze, and make recommendations on continued improvement and use of the financial system.
3. Train and provide assistance to CCRESA staff so they can access the Skyward system and review data related to their program areas.
Other:
1. Assist the Finance/Business Director with budget development and budget monitoring exercises.
2. Monitor expenditure and revenue reports and provide analysis related to budget balances.
3. Assist in the development of grant budgets and identify appropriate accounting code blocks.
4. Use grant systems to enter grant budgets and provide information for grantors as needed.
5. Provide back-up for payroll and employee benefit processes.
6. Other duties as assigned.
7. Regular in-person attendance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.26 - $29.27 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $29