Accounting Specialist, Special Education

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
• Three years of job-related experience, preferred
• Proficient typing, word processing, and file maintenance skills
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Duties And Responsibilities

• Implement reporting procedures and internal controls to maintain accurate records.
• Maintain various fiscal information, files, and records to provide an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Monitor fund balances of assigned programs and related financial activity to ensure that allocations are accurate and that fiscal practices are followed.
• Reconcile budget account balances to maintain accurate account balances and comply with related policies, practices, and/or regulations.
• Submit a request for payments for contract employers to pay said employees on time.
• Affiliate with funding applications and amendments generated for the federal eGrant.
• Monitor and reconcile IDEA and GOF budgets.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Support Services.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of federal grants, specifically IDEA
• Knowledge of budget and accounting procedures
• Knowledge and skill in the use of computer spreadsheets
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize work, and detail-oriented.

Terms Of Employment

Salary/Paygrade: $36,259 CP-5

(Salary Range based on experience as set by the Board of Trustees).

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Work with frequent interruptions. Maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions. Prolonged use of computer.