SENIOR SPECIALIST, ACCOUNTING

Compensation

Salary Schedule

Overview

Ensure financial accounting postings are processed timely and accurately.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience in a governmental accounting environment.

Two (2 years) experience in accounting or finance is required.

One year of experience using an automated accounting systems, preferably SAP.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of governmental accounting and financial reporting; ability to use microcomputers and scalable computing environments; ability to read and interpret Federal regulations, Florida Statutes, State Board Rules, and Department of Education technical bulletins. Knowledge of and commitment to decentralized decision-making and accountability for results.REPORTS TO: Senior Administrator, AccountingSUPERVISES: Finance Specialist IIMACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:Machines, tools, equipment, electronic devices, vehicles, etc., used in this position. Telephone, Computer, (Personal Computer and Mainframe), Automobile, CopierPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Describes physical conditions of this position.Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work.PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:Physical activities of this position. Percent of a typical day involved in each applicable activity is noted.Percentage70 Sitting: Resting with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs.10 Standing: Assuming an upright position on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.10 Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.5 Bending: Lowering the body forward from the waist.5 Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.5 Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position through the use of the upper extremities and back muscles exerting up to 10 pounds of force.80 Finger Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.70 Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.90 Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately, loudly or quickly.90 Hearing Acuity: The ability to perceive speech and other environmental sounds at normal loudness levels.90 Visual Acuity: The power to see at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of equipment, inspection of machines, etc.Note: Will total more than 100 percent as several activities may be performed at one time.WORKING CONDITIONS:Conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:* Manifest a professional code of ethics and values.* Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.* Model the routine, intentional and effective use of technology in daily work, including communications, organization and management tasks.* Support the Sr. Administrator, Accounting in managing all operations and functions within the Accounting Section consistent with District priorities and District expected results.* With and through staff, help develop plans and identify expected outcomes/results for the Section.* Support the Sr. Administrator, Accounting in gathering feedback and evaluating the effectiveness of the section as perceived by the users of their services.* Vendor Creation (Pell student, Parents, etc.)* Review, analyze, and post expenditure reclassification entries.* Review, analyze, research and post District chargebacks via data management software.* Review, analyze and park payroll claims for the District.* Review, analyze, reconcile and post Food and Nutrition Services journal entries (i.e. inventory adjustments, commodities and expenditure reclassifications).* Review, analyze, research, reconcile and post field trip transfers.* Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of extracurricular invoice billings and payments.* Assist in posting departmental payroll.* Assist Sr. Administrator with preparation and research of the District’s quarterly Medicaid claims report.* Download cafeteria revenue and review for deposit corrections.* Assis