Professional Accountant

POSITION: Professional Accountant
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Coordinator of Accounting
 
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
 
EMPLOYMENT TERM:  Minimum 261 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45; extended employment terms may be established by KCSBOE.
 
SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Kanawha County Schools Specialist Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level.
 
EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and KCSBOE Policy Performance Evaluation of School Personnel - Administrative Procedures.
 
JOB SUMMARY:  Perform a variety of accounting and payroll duties.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Employment verifications from outside sources
• Calculate overage pay for teachers
• Calculate salary adjustments for new hires, transfers, and terminations
• Calculate overpayments and prepare necessary paperwork
• Assist the Accounting Department with legal responses
• Perform research work on requests for information by the West Virginia Consolidate Public Retirement Board and other companies and organizations
• Assist payroll accountants with various situations
• Payroll processing including generating semi-monthly and make-up check runs
• Maintain charts for employees with incomplete contracts
• Assist with payroll deductions and remittances
• Adhere to all payroll deadlines and ensure timely payroll submission every cycle
• Communicate with KCS personnel in person, on the phone, and through email
• Perform general accounting tasks as needed by the Accounting Department and/or Treasurer
• Perform additional duties in the Accounting Department as assigned by the Coordinator of Accounting or the Director of Accounting

 
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (or similar), preferably with a concentration in Accounting/Finance.
2. Three or more years work experience in accounting in either business or government.
3. Must possess a minimum of 24 semester hours of coursework in accounting with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA as required by WVDE for the professional accountant certification.
4. Ability to utilize Excel software for accounting and finance applications.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including telephone etiquette.
6. Familiarity with the West Virginia Education Information System (WVEIS) a plus.
7. Good understanding of the basic concepts of generally accepted accounting principles in      connection with a double-entry accounting system.
8. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, computer, fax machine and a calculator

 
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1.   Adequate educational training.
2.   Good planning and organizing skills.
3.   Good decision-making skills.
4.   Ability to identify and solve problems.
5.   Ability to define and accomplish goals and objectives.
6.   Good communication skills.
7.   Ability to interact well with superiors and subordinates.
8.   Good supervisory and managerial skills.
9.   Good leadership traits.
10. Ability to accept change in work methods and procedures.
11. Ability to perform well under pressure.
12. Ability to maintain a positive attitude under adverse/stressful work conditions.
13. Ability to maintain confidentiality when necessary.
14. High personal integrity.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multi-media equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate (25-70dB). The employee is continuously interacting with the public and staff.
 
The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
 
6/2016; 3/2018;5/2023