Location: Forest City,NC, USA
Accountant/Budget Analyst
Rutherford County Schools
REPORTS TO: Finance Officer
NATURE OF WORK
This position supports all functions in the Finance Department and reports directly to the Finance Officer. Specific duties will be determined upon hire but include general accounting functions, development and maintenance of budgets, compliance with audit requirements and other tasks to assure a sound system of internal controls across the department. Ease of working with multiple financial systems and software products is a critical component of this work. Interpretation and compliance with regulations and policies prescribed by the Local Government Commission, all funding agencies, county commissioners and the local board of education will be required. Friendly and proactive support of all departments, schools and other stakeholders is expected.
DUTIES
* Enters and monitors budgets as prepared by the Finance Officer, Assistant Finance Officer and departments, reviews for accuracy and compliance.
* Monitors accounts and researches issues with responsibility to prepare, enter and transmit general ledger and payroll/benefit journal entries in compliance with state requirements.
* Prepares daily bank deposits.
* Reviews accounts payable checks for accuracy prior to issue.
* Provides support to the entire department and as needed works with schools, departments and auditors.
* Employee will be cross-trained to cover accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and school-level accounting, and provide training to school staff as needed.
* Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
* Considerable knowledge of and/or willingness to learn all generally accepted accounting concepts and principles and other regulations, requirements and laws pertaining to school district operations in NC.
* Experience with current spreadsheet programs, data sharing tools and financial systems.
* Working knowledge of general business management practices.
* Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
* Ability to clearly analyze and synthesize complicated data in a demanding environment.
* Ability to provide concise and detailed solutions to complex problems.
* Sound verbal and written communication skills.
* Willingness and enthusiasm to learn and grow within the Finance department.
* Should be comfortable and proficient working independently, yet willing and able to collaborate and work cooperatively with all staff.
* General knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
SUGGESTED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance or business administration preferred and/or five years of professional experience in a business-related field.
Experience in school system finance is strongly preferred.
Terms of Employment: 12 Months (Exempt) - Central Office
Salary: State Grade 63, depending on education and experience, plus benefits.
The position will remain open until filled.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.