Staff Accountant (Federal Programs) Intenal Hire

Finance Department Coordinator

Position Overview : To assist the Director of Budgeting and Financial Reporting in coordinating and directing all activities of the Finance Department in carrying out the policies of the Board and the Alabama State Department of Education.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent

Must have at least 9 credit hours in Accounting Course

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures and their application to basic accounting transactions

Work experience in governmental accounting desired

Experience working with calculator and automated software systems

Oral and written communications skills

Such other qualifications as may be appropriate or desirable

Essential Duties :

Perform monthly bank reconciliations

Maintain and reconcile a variety of ledgers, reports and account records; examine and correct accounting transactions to ensure accuracy; prepare and post journal entries

Assist with maintaining the Board's fixed asset records

Monitor and balance various accounts verifying availability of funds and classifications of expenditures; research and analyze transactions to resolve problems

Maintain the confidentiality of information pertaining to the Board of Education

Perform other related duties as assigned

Must be willing to work overtime if needed

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

Proficiency in technology programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to keep business matters confidential

Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn operations of the section or unit to which you are assigned

Ability to perform complex arithmetic operations

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely in oral and written communication, as well as electronic communications

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others

Ability to organize materials and maintain accurate records

Working knowledge of educational laws and appropriate use of public and non-public funds