Accounting Assistant II

Job Title : Accounting Assistant

Department : School Based

Pay Grade : Clerical Scale Grade C11

Work Calendar : All 12 Month Staff

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Reporting to the School Administrator, the Accounting Assistant will assist with the preparation and maintenance of fiscal records and related documents.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management of Accounts

• Verify time and leave reports submitted and make corrections as needed.
• Assist with the management of School Activity Fund accounts and Department Operating Budget.
• Serve as school / department's financial expert and coordinate procurement and payment procedures.
• Review, post, and generate computer receipts for deposits from fund sponsors and reconcile to Summary of Daily Deposit Sheets.
• Prepare, process and maintain accurate employee payroll records monthly.

Create Reports

Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford School s

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of standard accounting principles and bookkeeping terminology and methods

Operation of a variety of office and computer equipment.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job : standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objects by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.