What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at School District of La Crosse?
Position Start Date
2/7/2025
Salary/Wage
$29.11 per hour
Terms/Schedule
40 hours/week, 12 months/year
Appointment Type
Full Time
Description
The School District of La Crosse is accepting applications from candidates for a 1.0 FTE Accounting Specialist at the Hogan Administrative Center. This is a nonunion, hourly position. Projected start date: February 7, 2025.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Recruited by: Supervisor of Finance
Compensation: Set annually by the District
ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVES:
This is a leadership position to assist the Supervisor of Finance with maintaining District financial records to assure fiduciary and legal compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and to prepare and issue accurate and timely financial reports and analysis to District administrators, the Board of Education, and outside agencies; to ensure financial obligations are met; maintain internal accounting control system to assure assets are secure against loss, unauthorized use, or disposition; and ensure financial transactions are completed according to management authorization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Lead the maintenance of a complete and systematic set of records of all financial transactions of the School District within Department of Public Instruction requirements, board policy, and administrative directives.
2. Record detail of all financial transactions in appropriate jounals and ledgers from sources such as requisitions, payroll records, invoices, receipts, etc.
3. Prepare financial reports as needed. These include, but are not limited to, department level reports, Board of Education reports, Administrative Budget reports, District Audit reports, and the DPI Financial and Budget Reports.
4. Prepare reports, workpapers, schedules, and supporting documents for the annual financial audit and DPI monitoring reviews.
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Qualifications
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent prior accounting experience required.
- Knowledge of and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Three to five years of progressively responsible job duties (prior educational experience preferred).
- Strong computer skills including accounting software, Microsoft Office programs, and 10-key data entry.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Superior analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong work ethic and teamwork skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments at one time and work accurately while meeting deadlines.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Accounting experience with large public school district preferred.
- Familiarity with WUFAR (Wisconsin Uniform Financial Accounting Requirements) and Department of Public Instruction reporting requirements.
- Competency with management information systems as they relate to accounting, financial management, and human resources databases.
- Knowledge of and experience with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
- School Business Management coursework towards DPI 5008 License Certification preferred.
Applicants are requested not to contact or send application materials to individual building principals. To be given full consideration, please closely follow the application instructions in WECAN and upload the required additional application materials to your WECAN account, including two letters of recommendation.
The School District of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of actual or perceived: age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, socio-economic status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by state and federal law.
The School District of La Crosse values equity and diversity in our student population as well as staff members. Applications from diverse segments of the population are encouraged and welcomed.
We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or government, or against any individual(s) who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
The School District of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of actual or perceived: age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, socio-economic status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by state and federal law.
The School District of La Crosse values equity and diversity in our student population as well as staff members. Applications from diverse segments of the population are encouraged and welcomed.
We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or government, or against any individual(s) who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.
Candidate Requirements
Additional Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Custom Questions
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications
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