What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist I position at Pulaski County Special School District?
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business related field
3 years’ experience in public and/or private sector accounting
Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Office including Excel experience required
APSCN Financial Management System preferred
Excellent communication skills - oral and written
REPORTS TO: Director of Accounting and Auditing
JOB GOAL: Complete monthly account reconciliations, maintain and reconcile outstanding check reports and serve as an assistant liaison between the Business Office and school bookkeepers for Activity Fund transactions.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as back-up liaison to school bookkeepers on activity fund transactions including training, auditing and assisting.- Work closely with the Accounting Specialist II on identifying and resolving areas of concern in specific schools through audits and reconciliations.
- Maintain monthly outstanding check log for District by researching outstanding checks over 30 days in payroll and accounts payable through communication with employees and vendors.
- Maintain accurate deduction applications and changes for various employee deduction accounts (credit unions, cafeteria plan administrators, professional dues, etc.).
- Review employee deduction accounts on a regular basis to eliminate the possibility of overpayment or underpayment.
- Distribute and account for all receipt books to all schools as well as other departments.
- Maintain and prepare the monthly reconciliation of the District credit card process and payments.
- Process travel and business reservations including conferences, hotels, airfare, etc.
- Preparation of monthly account reconciliations including payroll liability accounts and Activity Fund Bank reconciliations.
- Assist in calendar and fiscal year end preparation and processing.
- Prepare daily revenue spreadsheet and make daily bank deposit.
- Serve as District Health Insurance Representative and complete monthly billing and account reconciliations for District’s health insurance.
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality involving all areas of Department and District operations.
- Communicate with co-workers, management, and vendors in a courteous and professional manner.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary Range: Range 12 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($16.46/hr. - $29.66/hr. depending on relevant experience)
Length of Contract: 244 contract days
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Personnel Status: Classified
Benefits Elibigle: Yes
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested and qualified applicants should submit an online application at www.pcssd.org. Personnel currently employed by the district who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online District application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 27, 2025 (or until filled)
PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).
Salary : $16 - $30