Washoe County School District
Accountant
Washoe County School District, Ashburn, Virginia, United States, 22011
Administrative - Professional-Technical - Accountant
Job Number 2000013051
Start Date
Open Date 08/14/2024
Closing Date
ACCOUNTANT
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general direction, performs various professional accounting responsibilities. Duties include preparation of reconciliations, preparing/maintaining accounting records and general ledger maintenance in a computerized accounting system. Incumbent performs related work as required.
EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
When assigned to the Office of Business and Financial Services:
Performs research and analysis as required; prepares bank reconciliations; maintains accounts receivable; financial statement preparation; maintains various subsidiary ledgers; prepares and posts journal entries; prepares schedules, costs analyses, and reports as needed; develops and maintains procedure manuals for the Business Office; monitors and documents the accounts payable, fixed assets, and payroll systems for quality assurance and operational efficiency; provides training, support and analytical review of Student Activity funds, and prepares sections of the CAFR; posts payrolls to the general ledger, transmits payroll check data to the District bank, works with payroll technicians to process payrolls, and processes tax payments to the IRS.
When assigned to the Grant Department:
Prepares all monthly financial reports in accordance with grant requirements; prepare monthly requests for reimbursement; monitors grant expenditures for compliance with federal, state or other grant requirements; inputs and monitors grant budgets; interacts with grant coordinators and other district personnel; assists in financial statement preparation; maintains various subsidiary ledgers; prepares and posts journal entries; prepares schedules, cost analyses, projections and reports as needed; performs research and analysis as required; develops and maintains procedure manuals; and monitors and documents the accounts payable and payroll systems for quality assurance and operational efficiency.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Graduation from an accredited college or university in accounting;AND
One (1) year of experience as a professional accountant. Experience in governmental organization is desirable.
When assigned to Office of Business and Financial Services:
Knowledge of: Principles of supervision; budgeting and budgeting control; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite computer applications; governmental accounting practices; pronouncements by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB); Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), National Committee on Governmental Accounting (NCGA), and Municipal Finance Officers Association (MFOA).
When assigned to Grant Department:
Knowledge of: Principles of supervision; budgeting and budgeting control; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite computer applications; governmental accounting practices; pronouncements by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB); Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA); OMB Circulars A-87, A-128 and A-133; and Compliance Supplement for Single Audits of State and Local Governments.
Skill at: Analyzing and resolving problem situations; interacting effectively with a variety of professional personnel; communicating effectively; some functions in cash flow forecast and project projections; working independently with minimum supervision.
Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate is desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated
THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES, AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.
The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.
Site(s) Business & Finance
Internal Job Number 2024-25-P245102
Salary
Grade 24
Annual Salary: 59,089 (Entry Step)
Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View the salary schedules here.
Additional Job Information
Any Washoe County School District Budget Analyst who is eligible for and interested in requesting a transfer to the position listed above, should apply online at https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/1034 by completing an Administrative application and attaching a resume and letter of interest to your online Administrative application, or by updating an existing Administrative application no later than the closing date of the posting.
Applications must be linked to the job posting to be considered.
Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;
No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life InsuranceEmployees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation PayPublic Employees Retirement System (PERS)Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.Salary IncreasesLongevity BonusesGuidance ResourcesAnd More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.
Please be advised health insurance premiums are paid by employees at a prorated percent for those working less than full time.
New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.
Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321 or email Teach@washoeschools.net
Job Number 2000013051
Start Date
Open Date 08/14/2024
Closing Date
ACCOUNTANT
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general direction, performs various professional accounting responsibilities. Duties include preparation of reconciliations, preparing/maintaining accounting records and general ledger maintenance in a computerized accounting system. Incumbent performs related work as required.
EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
When assigned to the Office of Business and Financial Services:
Performs research and analysis as required; prepares bank reconciliations; maintains accounts receivable; financial statement preparation; maintains various subsidiary ledgers; prepares and posts journal entries; prepares schedules, costs analyses, and reports as needed; develops and maintains procedure manuals for the Business Office; monitors and documents the accounts payable, fixed assets, and payroll systems for quality assurance and operational efficiency; provides training, support and analytical review of Student Activity funds, and prepares sections of the CAFR; posts payrolls to the general ledger, transmits payroll check data to the District bank, works with payroll technicians to process payrolls, and processes tax payments to the IRS.
When assigned to the Grant Department:
Prepares all monthly financial reports in accordance with grant requirements; prepare monthly requests for reimbursement; monitors grant expenditures for compliance with federal, state or other grant requirements; inputs and monitors grant budgets; interacts with grant coordinators and other district personnel; assists in financial statement preparation; maintains various subsidiary ledgers; prepares and posts journal entries; prepares schedules, cost analyses, projections and reports as needed; performs research and analysis as required; develops and maintains procedure manuals; and monitors and documents the accounts payable and payroll systems for quality assurance and operational efficiency.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Graduation from an accredited college or university in accounting;AND
One (1) year of experience as a professional accountant. Experience in governmental organization is desirable.
When assigned to Office of Business and Financial Services:
Knowledge of: Principles of supervision; budgeting and budgeting control; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite computer applications; governmental accounting practices; pronouncements by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB); Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), National Committee on Governmental Accounting (NCGA), and Municipal Finance Officers Association (MFOA).
When assigned to Grant Department:
Knowledge of: Principles of supervision; budgeting and budgeting control; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite computer applications; governmental accounting practices; pronouncements by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB); Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA); OMB Circulars A-87, A-128 and A-133; and Compliance Supplement for Single Audits of State and Local Governments.
Skill at: Analyzing and resolving problem situations; interacting effectively with a variety of professional personnel; communicating effectively; some functions in cash flow forecast and project projections; working independently with minimum supervision.
Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate is desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated
THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES, AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.
The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.
Site(s) Business & Finance
Internal Job Number 2024-25-P245102
Salary
Grade 24
Annual Salary: 59,089 (Entry Step)
Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View the salary schedules here.
Additional Job Information
Any Washoe County School District Budget Analyst who is eligible for and interested in requesting a transfer to the position listed above, should apply online at https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/1034 by completing an Administrative application and attaching a resume and letter of interest to your online Administrative application, or by updating an existing Administrative application no later than the closing date of the posting.
Applications must be linked to the job posting to be considered.
Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;
No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life InsuranceEmployees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation PayPublic Employees Retirement System (PERS)Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.Salary IncreasesLongevity BonusesGuidance ResourcesAnd More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.
Please be advised health insurance premiums are paid by employees at a prorated percent for those working less than full time.
New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.
Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321 or email Teach@washoeschools.net