ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST (Martinsville, VA)

• Maintains various financial and statistical records and compiles reports based on same; gathers, assembles, tabulates, checks, and files financial data; posts, checks, balances and adjusts accounts including encumbrances and receipts; maintains fixed asset file.     
• Prepares and reviews invoices and disburses vendor payments; prints and mails checks; prepares insurance forms for automobile and property liability claims.                                                
• Assists with the preparation of school payroll, post/print reports and payroll checks, direct deposit forms, and various related reports.        
• Generate and post general bills and monthly invoices.            
• Review and validate monthly, quarterly, and year-end entries to the general ledger, various account reconciliations, bank statement reconciliations, etc.
• Assists with adding new capital assets, inventory, purchase orders, accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel authorization, and other tasks as assigned.
• Implements and maintains an effective system of internal controls and oversight of general accounting processes and transactions.
• May assist with school payroll tasks, vacation, and sick leave administration duties.
• May assist with preparation of annual audit, and budget, and perform other duties as assigned or required.

• Experience utilizing a complex financial software system (e.g., Munis, Oracle/PeopleSoft, etc.)

• Thorough knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of accounting transactions and problem solutions.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information with attention to detail to accurately prepare financial and administrative reports.                                                                                         

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, the public, citizens, and external business partners.

• Highly proficient in the utilization of Microsoft Office, specifically advanced skills in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, and functions used in complex spreadsheets).

• Ability to verbally communicate effectively, with the public and employees.

• 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.                                                  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.                                                                                                                
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.                         
• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.                                                                                                                                                    
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Department: Finance
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position