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Lead Accountant
North Carolina Jobs, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Position Type:Classified - Finance/Accounting Specialist
Date Posted:9/11/2024
Location:Administrative Office
Date Available:TBD
District:Chatham County Public Schools - website
NATURE OF WORKUnder general supervision, performs supervisory and professional accounting work inoverseeing the District's general accounting programs. Work involves supervisingactivities of a staff of accounting and payroll technicians in the performance ofdesignated functions, maintaining the general ledger, and participating in auditingprocesses. Employee is responsible for compiling data for various reports required byoversight agencies and assisting outside auditors. Reports to the Chief FinanceOfficer.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEAssociates degree in Accounting coupled with at least 5 years of experience in arelated area, or a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business with at least 2 years ofexperience in a related area preferred. Any equivalent combination of training andexperience which corresponds with the performance responsibilities is acceptable.Knowledge of state policies and regulations regarding budget classification ofexpenditures is required.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES1. Maintains general accounts and the general ledger system, reviews records toensure adherence to accepted standard accounting practices, principles andestablished school system policies and procedures.2. Prepares trial balances and corrects errors and/or resolves discrepancies asnecessary.3. Manages and maintains the purchasing card program for the District, whichincludes auditing and posting transactions.4. Assists the Budget Director with outside auditors in audits of school systemprograms and accounts, preparation of reports and retrieving records as requested.5. Attends seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, lectures, etc., as appropriate,to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field ofaccounting and auditing; reviews professional journals, attends association andprofessional meetings, and otherwise maintains contacts with professionals tofacilitate exchange of information.6. Performs periodic analysis of allotments of state, local and federal funds. Makesany refunds and adjustments necessary to insure proper expenditure of allotments.7. Assists the Budget Director in routinely performing audits of school nutrition,high school athletics, payroll and general expenses.8. Reviews District internal processes and controls (e.g. travel reimbursement-related issues, local and state accounting manuals used to ensuring that financialinformation is processed and reported properly, as well as safeguarded).9. Assists and interprets questions from principals and department heads related tomonthly budgets.10. Prepares and submits annual sales tax refund request.11. Prepares reimbursement requests and capital outlay reconciliation for CIPprojects.12. Acts as backup for daily banking deposits as needed.13. Prepares quarterly workers' compensation payments by PRC for federal, schoolnutrition services and fund 8.14. Prepares quarterly indirect cost payments for federal and school nutrition services.15. Reviews and approves over budgets for purchase orders and p-card purchases asneeded.16. Reviews budget transfers/changes and posts to the general ledger.17. Works with Budget Director to periodically review and amend internal controls.18. Posts and reconciles all CIP expenses/revenues to general ledger and requestsreimbursements from the county.19. Performs other work related tasks as required by the Chief Finance Officer.
MINIMUM STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM RESPONSIBILITIESPhysical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of automatedoffice machines including computers, typewriters, calculators, printers, copiers, etc.Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift,carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most ofthe time, but may involve walking or standing for a period of time.Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readilyobservable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to ordivergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people toconvey or exchange information. Includes giving and receiving instructions,assignments and/or directions.Language Ability: Requires the ability to read correspondence, reports, forms,budgets, etc. Requires the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, budgets,statistics, forms, etc., using proper format. Requires the ability to speak to peoplewith poise, voice control and confidence.Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinkingto define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; tointerpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical ordiagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explainprocedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicateeffectively and efficiently in standard English and accounting terminology.Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to addand subtract totals; to multiply and divide; to utilize percentages and decimals; and toapply the theories of algebra, descriptive statistics, statistical inference and statisticaltheory.Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, widthand shape.Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly andaccurately in using automated office equipment.Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, such as officeequipment, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors andshades of color.Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond givingand receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and whenconfronted with persons acting under stress.Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear (Talking: expressingor exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; Hearing: perceiving nature of soundsby ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES1. Considerable knowledge of the budget development process.2. Considerable knowledge of state, local and school system fiscal regulations,policies and procedures.3. Considerable knowledge of established policies and procedures regarding budgetexpenditures.4. Considerable knowledge of the principles of organization, supervision, andadministration.5. Considerable knowledge of bookkeeping and auditing practices and procedures.6. Considerable knowledge of the application of established bookkeeping andaccounting principles and techniques to governmental accounting transactions.7. Ability to review and evaluate budget requests.8. Ability to prepare system-wide budgets.9. Ability to monitor budget expenditures.10. Ability to conduct analytical studies.11. Ability to use common spreadsheet, word processing and file maintenanceprograms.12. Ability to evaluate methods and procedures used in areas of responsibility.13. Ability to effectively organize, process and maintain financial records and files,and prepare reports accordingly.14. Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to avariety of work situations.15. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.16. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitatedby work assignments.17. Ability to evaluate the communication needs of the school system.18. Performs other work related tasks as required.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTFull-time for twelve months
DISCLAIMERThe preceding job description was designed to indicate the general nature and level ofwork performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to containor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities andqualifications required of employees to perform this job.
Date Posted:9/11/2024
Location:Administrative Office
Date Available:TBD
District:Chatham County Public Schools - website
NATURE OF WORKUnder general supervision, performs supervisory and professional accounting work inoverseeing the District's general accounting programs. Work involves supervisingactivities of a staff of accounting and payroll technicians in the performance ofdesignated functions, maintaining the general ledger, and participating in auditingprocesses. Employee is responsible for compiling data for various reports required byoversight agencies and assisting outside auditors. Reports to the Chief FinanceOfficer.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEAssociates degree in Accounting coupled with at least 5 years of experience in arelated area, or a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business with at least 2 years ofexperience in a related area preferred. Any equivalent combination of training andexperience which corresponds with the performance responsibilities is acceptable.Knowledge of state policies and regulations regarding budget classification ofexpenditures is required.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES1. Maintains general accounts and the general ledger system, reviews records toensure adherence to accepted standard accounting practices, principles andestablished school system policies and procedures.2. Prepares trial balances and corrects errors and/or resolves discrepancies asnecessary.3. Manages and maintains the purchasing card program for the District, whichincludes auditing and posting transactions.4. Assists the Budget Director with outside auditors in audits of school systemprograms and accounts, preparation of reports and retrieving records as requested.5. Attends seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, lectures, etc., as appropriate,to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field ofaccounting and auditing; reviews professional journals, attends association andprofessional meetings, and otherwise maintains contacts with professionals tofacilitate exchange of information.6. Performs periodic analysis of allotments of state, local and federal funds. Makesany refunds and adjustments necessary to insure proper expenditure of allotments.7. Assists the Budget Director in routinely performing audits of school nutrition,high school athletics, payroll and general expenses.8. Reviews District internal processes and controls (e.g. travel reimbursement-related issues, local and state accounting manuals used to ensuring that financialinformation is processed and reported properly, as well as safeguarded).9. Assists and interprets questions from principals and department heads related tomonthly budgets.10. Prepares and submits annual sales tax refund request.11. Prepares reimbursement requests and capital outlay reconciliation for CIPprojects.12. Acts as backup for daily banking deposits as needed.13. Prepares quarterly workers' compensation payments by PRC for federal, schoolnutrition services and fund 8.14. Prepares quarterly indirect cost payments for federal and school nutrition services.15. Reviews and approves over budgets for purchase orders and p-card purchases asneeded.16. Reviews budget transfers/changes and posts to the general ledger.17. Works with Budget Director to periodically review and amend internal controls.18. Posts and reconciles all CIP expenses/revenues to general ledger and requestsreimbursements from the county.19. Performs other work related tasks as required by the Chief Finance Officer.
MINIMUM STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM RESPONSIBILITIESPhysical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of automatedoffice machines including computers, typewriters, calculators, printers, copiers, etc.Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift,carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most ofthe time, but may involve walking or standing for a period of time.Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readilyobservable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to ordivergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people toconvey or exchange information. Includes giving and receiving instructions,assignments and/or directions.Language Ability: Requires the ability to read correspondence, reports, forms,budgets, etc. Requires the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, budgets,statistics, forms, etc., using proper format. Requires the ability to speak to peoplewith poise, voice control and confidence.Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinkingto define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; tointerpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical ordiagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explainprocedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicateeffectively and efficiently in standard English and accounting terminology.Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to addand subtract totals; to multiply and divide; to utilize percentages and decimals; and toapply the theories of algebra, descriptive statistics, statistical inference and statisticaltheory.Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, widthand shape.Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly andaccurately in using automated office equipment.Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, such as officeequipment, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors andshades of color.Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond givingand receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and whenconfronted with persons acting under stress.Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear (Talking: expressingor exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; Hearing: perceiving nature of soundsby ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES1. Considerable knowledge of the budget development process.2. Considerable knowledge of state, local and school system fiscal regulations,policies and procedures.3. Considerable knowledge of established policies and procedures regarding budgetexpenditures.4. Considerable knowledge of the principles of organization, supervision, andadministration.5. Considerable knowledge of bookkeeping and auditing practices and procedures.6. Considerable knowledge of the application of established bookkeeping andaccounting principles and techniques to governmental accounting transactions.7. Ability to review and evaluate budget requests.8. Ability to prepare system-wide budgets.9. Ability to monitor budget expenditures.10. Ability to conduct analytical studies.11. Ability to use common spreadsheet, word processing and file maintenanceprograms.12. Ability to evaluate methods and procedures used in areas of responsibility.13. Ability to effectively organize, process and maintain financial records and files,and prepare reports accordingly.14. Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to avariety of work situations.15. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.16. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitatedby work assignments.17. Ability to evaluate the communication needs of the school system.18. Performs other work related tasks as required.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTFull-time for twelve months
DISCLAIMERThe preceding job description was designed to indicate the general nature and level ofwork performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to containor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities andqualifications required of employees to perform this job.