Account Specialist Senior – Budget and Revenue

TITLE:   Account Specialist Senior – Budget and Revenue

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Monitor and adjust budget allocations and account coding per the USFR Chart of Accounts for schools and enterprises. Oversee and manage the Accounts Receivable process for the District.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED
2. Three (3) years of bookkeeping or accounting experience preferably in a school environment
3. Ability to obtain a State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
4. May require a valid Driver's License.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and adjust budget as directed
• Ensure the coding for expenses and revenue comply with the Arizona USFR Chart of Accounts
• Perform invoicing and reconciliations for Accounts Receivable
• Oversee the recording and reporting for local revenues, including but not limited to: tax credit, gift and donations, and rental income
• Special projects as assigned
• Provide technical assistance and run budget reports for schools and departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of Federal, State and District accounting and reporting requirements for assigned area
• Knowledge of accounting methods practices and procedures
• Knowledge of record keeping/file maintenance practices and procedures
• Knowledge of customer service/public relations practices and procedures 
• Skill prioritizing, scheduling, assigning and reviewing work
• Skill solving problems independently
• Skill utilizing automated systems to maintain databases and generate reports
• Skill accurately inputting and retrieving information from computer databases
• Skill utilizing effective verbal and written communication in the preparation of reports and records
• Skill implementing policies and procedures related to area of assignment
• Skill utilizing customer service techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints
• Skill establishing and maintain effective working relationships

• Skill in, but not limited to:
• Email
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Databases
• Presentation Software
• Accounting and basic math
• Use of standard office equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

General Office environment

May need to drive to other sites to complete work assignments

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Position may require climbing, stooping, standing, walking, keyboarding, talking, listening, eyestrain and repetitive motions

May be required to travel to in and out-of-district sites

May require lifting and carrying materials and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds

WORK YEAR: 12 months

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Finance

ENTRY: $18.44

REPORTS TO:  Assistant Director of Accounting

EVALUATION:  Classified Personnel Evaluation

SUPERVISES:  N/A

Salary : $18