Project Accountant

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Project Accountant

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a business-related field.
• Preferred certification as a Certified Public Accountant and school district accounting or comparable governmental bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in a leadership/supervisory role preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Knowledge of data management systems and processes
• Advanced computer skills and/or experience required, particularly in Microsoft Office products.
• Possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate or acceptable.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $60,000.00- $70,000.00 Salary will be based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Reports to:

Director of Business/Benefits

Job Goal:

Provide skillful and productive operation of the office in order to assure a positive impact on the Independence School District's business practices, educational programs, and students' success.

Performance Responsibilities for District Office Personnel:

• Performs various office management tasks
• Operates computers, copiers, ten-key adding machines, office machinery and equipment with a high degree of skill
• Maintains files/records, confidential and general correspondence, memos, statistical data, reports, and other office forms as assigned
• Performs duties to achieve high levels of customer service
  1. Answers telephone in a pleasant and respectful manner and routes calls to appropriate personnel.
  2. Deals courteously with visitors, parents, students and staff.
  3. Cooperative, flexible, and shows good judgement/discretion in interpersonal interactions
  4. Represents self, school, and District positively
• Responds in a timely manner to informational requests
• Performs budgeting, requisitioning, and bookkeeping tasks as necessary, following established District policies and procedures
• Demonstrates good safety practices and adheres to all District rules, regulations, and policies
• Performs other duties as assigned in order to carry out functions of the office

Performance Responsibilities for Project Accountant:

• Prepares accurate financial records.
• Enters and updates chart of accounts numbers.
• Analyzes and reconciles reports and accounts.
• Trains and assists Business Office and other District personnel regarding good business practices and grant financial reporting.
• Assists district personnel to monitor financial award transactions and budgets for compliance with grant guidelines.
• Maintains a comprehensive list and individual files of all financial awards (grants, contracts, contributions, etc.) in the district.
• Monitors all financial awards for compliance with grant financial guidelines and regular reimbursement of expenses.
• Creates financial reports as needed within the Business Office and for other departments.
• Performs internal audits at the direction of the Director of Business/Benefits.
• Assists in preparation of the Annual Secretary of the Board Report (ASBR).
• Assists in preparation of the annual financial statements.
• Assists in management of the annual external financial audit.
• Assists in preparation of the SEC continuing disclosure requirements for debt issues.
• Assists with special projects as assigned by the Director of Business/Benefits.
• Performs backup responsibilities for the District Accounting Specialist.
• Performs other responsibilities as necessary to carry out the functions of the office.

Terms of Employment:

Project Accountant will be employed for a twelve-month position. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor using the Independence School District Performance-Based Evaluation – Office Personnel.

BO updated: 4/4/2022