Accountant II

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs a variety of difficult and complex accounting functions. Develops, monitors, and reviews Voluntary Integration Program budgets and expenditures. Prepares accurate and timely financial statements and reports as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors accounting activities for Voluntary Integration Program; prepares financial statements assuring proper financial controls and practices are in conjunction with accepted accounting principles.
• Provides information to Magnet School principals and staff regarding various records, budgets, accounts, and programs.
• Monitors expenditures; checks requisitions for proper account codes; sets up new accounts as needed.
• Assists principals in developing Voluntary Integration Program budgets: prepares budget revisions; codes budget accounts.
• Attends State conferences and workshops regarding Voluntary Integration Program and mandated costs rules and regulations.
• Prepares year-end entries for receivables and payables for Voluntary Integration Program.
• Provides monthly statements to Magnet School administrators.
• Provides technical supervision of Voluntary Integration Program bookkeeping, EDP codes as to site, district, and state program.
• Collects relevant information from principals and administrators pertaining to mandated cost claims.
• Reviews the log sheets to ensure all claimable items have been claimed.
• Provides training and support to staff on Voluntary Integration Program and mandated costs claims.
• Ensures that mandated costs log sheets are turned in on a timely basis.
• Performs internal audit for Voluntary Integration Program and mandated cost claims.
• Works closely with external auditors in the course of annual audit of District’s Voluntary Integration Program.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Methods and terminology used in accounting.
• Regulations and guidelines governing State and Federal programs.
• Financial and statistical record-keeping principles.
• Preparation of comprehensive accounting reports.
• Technical knowledge of all aspects of the field of specialty.
• District organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Basic microcomputer/terminal operation.

Skills

• Perform complex clerical accounting duties involving independent judgment and initiative.
• Comprehend and work within State and Federal project guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain complex financial records, analyze data, and prepare accurate reports.
• Apply bookkeeping and financial record-keeping principles to assigned specialty areas.
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Operate a variety of office equipment such as computer terminal, typewriter, calculator, and copier.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Work independently with little direction.

Qualifications

• BA in Accounting/Business Administration or the equivalent. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-to-year basis).
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the preparation and maintenance of financial and statistical records.