Accountant I

Position: Accountant I

Reports To: Director – Accounts Receivable

Salary Schedule / Grade: $66,138.36

F.L.S.A Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

The Dayton City School District is currently recruiting for the position of Accountant I. This is a 260-day, 26-pay Administrator contract position with paid vacation, holiday, and personal day benefits reporting to the Director of Accounts Receivable and Assistant Treasurer. The position also includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Incumbent performs a majority of the following duties)

The Dayton Way

• Support and maintain the District’s core principles in the areas of professionalism, culture, and customer service. Demonstrate courage, compassion, patience, and a passion for efficient financial operations.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Treasurer and Treasury Staff.
• Keep accurate records of all financial transactions performed.
• Collaborate and engage effectively with Director(s) to create analysis and reports for presentation to various audiences.
• Create and implement training to central office and building administrators on treasurer office and district policies.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform basic accounting work according to generally accepted accounting principles, established procedures, and applicable state statutes and regulatory requirements.
• Review accounting records and transaction documentation for the purpose of discovering errors in accounting procedures.
• Assist in the development and analysis of the accounts receivable process, including, but not limited to external accounting processes.
• Advise the assigned administrator of accounting and financial issues.
• Prepare, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of documentation for audit compliance.
• Generate, reconcile, and ensure the accuracy of financial reports and calculations.
• Invoice and collect revenues from internal and external customers.
• Record revenues in the financial system.
• Assist in reconciling district’s liabilities accounts.
• Develop spreadsheets, graphs, flowcharts, and other presentation materials.
• Verify and reconcile accounting transactions. Verify accounting activities comply with all applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory authority. Investigate and resolve issues.
• Performs related duties as assigned by Accounts Receivable Director or Assistant Treasurer.

CORE BEHAVIORS & COMPETENCIES

Core Values

• D – Dependability = attendance, response time, completion
• I – Integrity = honesty, being loyal to the absent, ethical decision-making
• C – Collaboration = seeking out teamwork, building bridges
• C – Compassion = showing concern, seeking to understand, being kind
• E – Excellence = being professional, achieving goals, stretching ourselves

Job-specific

• Coping with Stress = think critically and solve problems in difficult situations; capable of handling interruptions effectively
• Interpersonal Skills = successfully interact and engage with colleagues, administrators, and others
• Presentation Skills = creatively share information verbally and in writing to build interest and engage audiences; organize and present information in meaningful, easy-to-understand ways
  • Adaptability and Flexibility = willingness to change methods and approaches as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S
• Valid Driver’s License.

Verifications

• Prefer BS Degree or above in accounting, finance, business or related field
• 2–3 years of working related experience

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• General knowledge of procedures for audit
• Skilled in reviewing accounting records and transaction documentation for the purpose of discovering errors in accounting procedures
• Skilled in analyzing general accounting procedures and developing effective procedures to improve the financial record keeping system
• Ability to prepare reports in accordance with stated guidelines Ability to write clear and concise instructional manuals concerning accounting procedures
• Ability to conduct professional communication and work cooperatively with external auditors, school officials and coworkers
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with working experience of Pivot Tables and, VLookup
• Ability to work autonomously and perform research.
• Ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles to the financial record keeping procedures practiced at DPS.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES/DEMANDS

The working conditions and physical requirements 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.

• Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 20 pounds (50 pounds on wheels)
• Exhibits manual dexterity to enter data into a computer.
• Able to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone.
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly.
• Duties are normally performed in an office environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is typically performed in an office setting.

Mission Statement: To equip our students to achieve success in a global society by implementing an effective and rigorous curriculum with fidelity.

The Dayton Public School District provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all people without regard to race,

gender, ethnicity, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, or affiliation with a union or professional organization.