Job Title:	Accountant Specialist III	FLSA Status:	Exempt
Reports to:	Executive Director of Financial Services	Term of Employment:	240 Days
Classification	Specialist III	Date Revised:	2/27/2024
Dept./School	Financial Services	Pay Range:	$89,421-100,696

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled 

 

Job Summary:

Analyzes the activities and operations of accounting and reporting systems within the Financial Services Department. Provides analysis and reporting for general ledger, grants and other funds, and student activities. Supports special projects including annual audit, budget development, and periodic financial reporting. Provides financial reporting support to the Executive Director for Financial Services and Controller. Coordinates technical support for financial systems and user support.

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Ability to perform successfully the following requirements and responsibilities is required, however, any one employee may not perform all duties listed, and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential requirements and responsibilities of the position.

• Monitor financial data to ensure compliance with accounting standards as well as pertinent laws, policies, and procedures. Ensure record keeping systems support accurate financial reports.
• Generate budget reports to administration, including providing staff with assistance on accounts and balances
• Support the annual audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report ; coordinate work plans and schedules.
• Prepare complex fiscal analysis and management reports on the District's fiscal condition; prepare administrative and fiscal reports, correspondence, and other administrative documents.
• Prepare journal entries for balance sheet and operating accounts.
• Support preparation, data compiling, and filing of the District’s annual budget and long-range financial plans and projections.
• Monitor district financial internal controls through policies , procedures, and guidelines. Identify weaknesses in internal control, evaluate risks, propose solutions, and implement solutions.
• Manage billing, fee collection, and preparation of grant financial reports.
• Support training for district staff in financial systems, procedures, budgets, and fund management to ensure the integrity of accounting data and access to accurate information.
• Provide technical support for user setup and configuration for financial software.
• Provide financial analysis and support for special projects as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Essential qualifications below include the requisite skill, experience, and education for assignments in this classification. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field is required; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, advanced accounting degree, and/or government accounting certification preferred.
• Progressively responsible experience for three years or more in managing and analyzing accounting and business systems, or any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; public accounting experience preferred.
• Must possess the education or training to perform and acquire knowledge of:
  • Generally accepted Accounting Principles and Procedures (GAAP)
  • Generally accepted government auditing standards
  • Oregon Budget Law
  • Considerable knowledge of information systems applications as related to financial operations
  • Financial planning cash management, investments, budgeting
  • Public administration management, financial policy development
  • Analysis principles and practices

 Mental

• Recognize and resolve accounting, auditing, and internal control situations.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and frequent changes to work priorities.
• Utilize spreadsheet and database systems sufficient to perform assigned duties.
• Project a strong professional presence in appearance, actions and personal demeanor, and be a person who can inspire confidence with regard to District and Department policies, programs and services.
• Perform accounting transactions pursuant to GAAP.
• Prepare a variety of financial statements, reports, and analyses.
• Work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and effective organization of data
• Perform the essential functions of the job.

 

Language and Mathematics

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond professionally to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and apply concepts, such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, to practical situations.

Reasoning

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

• Oregon Fingerprint and Criminal Background Check clearance
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability

 

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Limited lifting of objects weighing 15–25 pounds is required
• Input data at a computer terminal for up to 8 hours per day
• Sit for long periods of time (up to 8 hours per day)
• Stand, reach, and bend
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions
• Exposure to usually moderate noise level in the work environment
• Working indoors for the majority of the work day
• Occasional night duty is required
• Travel between worksites may be required

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Reynolds Administrative Agreement and Board Policy

 

Terms of Employment:

This is a 12-month position assigned to the classification of the Reynolds Administrator Agreement salary schedule for Administrative Professional/Specialist III. Terms and conditions of employment are established by the Reynolds Administrative Agreement.

 

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of responsibility, skill, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, Administration reserves the right to modify, and/or remove duties and assign duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.

 

I have reviewed the above position and understand its contents. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time. Once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.