Technician - General Accounting Tech - General Accounting

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

Perform accounting and bookkeeping work for the district, which will include preparing and posting accounting entries, analyzing revenue and expenditures in departments and business units, and preparing various reports to support financial monitoring.

Tech - General Accounting
Monthly Position
FLSA: Nonexempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 246
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: CSE - Class Emp-246 / 1.FTE , R24, 1
Pay Range: $29.68 - $37.30 Effective as of: 08-16-2024

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

SUMMARY Perform accounting and bookkeeping work for the district, which will include preparing and posting accounting entries (e.g., journal entries, receivables, cost allocations, bank reconciliations, etc.); analyzing revenue and expenditures in departments and business units; and preparing various reports to support financial monitoring. Work will be performed primarily in the district's ERP system, though duties may include importing data into the system and pulling data from the system to analyze in other software tools (e.g., Excel).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform standard and routine accounting activities within the district's general ledger, focusing on assigned business units and the general fund.

Ensure that revenue is properly recorded, debiting, and crediting proper accounts for earned revenue, reimbursement revenue, and other types of special or general revenues; and reconciling across systems.

Perform inventory management accounting entries, including periodic entries at month-, quarter- and year-end.

Reconcile balance sheet accounts.

Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial reports and contribute to the preparation of the district's quarterly and annual financial reports.

Prepare reports for the Colorado Department of Education to substantiate reimbursement requests across various programs and/or grants.

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for assigned district bank accounts, including ensuring that interest income is properly recorded, and bank fees are accounted for.

Support departments and divisions with collections activities, where appropriate.

Prepare year-end reconciliations and reports, supporting the district's preparation of its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, including preparing and submitting special year-end journal entries and computations.

Support posting payroll data and information, including expense transfers, as part of the team's work to ensure compensation and benefits are properly recorded in district accounts.

Perform other duties as they are assigned.

EXPERIENCE: 2 years experience in accounting, finance and/or bookkeeping, preference given for accounting experience in a government entity.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma/GED required, plus Associate's Degree or 2 years' relevant post secondary coursework or professional certification awarded by a recognized educational institution, preferably in accounting or business management.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS: None required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and processes. Skills using bookkeeping software and core Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Outlook, and Teams); and familiarity with tools to automate and/or batch process certain routine transactions. Effective time management skills and attention to detail. Ability to perform mathematical computations efficiently and accurately. Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. Ability to embrace continuous improvement and change.

The physical requirements, mental requirements and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to focus on objects at varying distances and distinguish between colors (with corrective lenses). Perform tasks that require manual dexterity, including operation of computers & small office equipment. Basic mobility and the ability to navigate the office environment safely. Ability to speak clearly, listen attentively (with assistance devices), and convey information accurately.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: Ability to analyze data, identify potential risks, and devise effective solutions. Ability to follow established protocols but remain flexible to accommodate changing requirements. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other teams. Ability to manage time and priorities to meet deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a semi-secured office building with a typical office environment and risk factors.

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The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.