What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician, Budgetary Accountant position at Polk County Public Schools?
Position Title:
Technician, Budgetary Accountant
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Salary Grade, if non-union:
SG15
Pay Grade, if union:
Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Non-Union
Our Mission:
The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity.
Custom Job Purpose:
This position exists to perform professional accounting duties in the budgetary and financial operations of the school district.
Essential Functions of this Job
Assists in all aspects of the budget process. Assists in providing advice and technical assistance. Assists by examining budget estimates or proposals for completeness, accuracy and conformance with established procedures, regulations and organizational objectives.
Periodically monitor areas of the budget by reviewing reports and accounting records to determine if allocated funds have been spent as specified. Assists in accounting activities such as preparing journal vouchers, Kelly subs report, Para Pay Forms, Special Activities.
Non-Essential Functions of this Job
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Requires strong analytical skills, courses in statistics and accounting are helpful. Requires familiarity with word processing and the financial software packages used in budget analysis, such as electronic spreadsheets and database and graphics software. Interest in school finance laws, regulations, and policies. Ability to express oneself well, orally, and in writing. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.
Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred. Budget and financial experience preferred.
Work Context:
Requires sitting and some standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with students, individuals and/or teams. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public.
Physical Environment:
Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds.
Local Code:
1298
EEO5:
44
Approval Date:
Mon Jun 07 2004 23:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
Date Last Revised:
2/8/2023
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