Columbus City Schools

ACCOUNTANT


Pay$36.12 / hour
LocationColumbus/Ohio
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 3707446
      This job posting is for a noncompetitive position. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.

      Official Transcripts or Degree are required to receive educational credit. Please attach before submitting application. If the official transcript or degree is not attached, application may be rejected. Applications cannot be updated after submission.

      ***Some positions may be grant funded. Continued funding for these positions are contingent upon availability.

      This is not a remote position.

      Under direction, is responsible for performing fully-skilled professional accounting duties; performs related duties as required.
      • Supervises employees to include approving leave requests, completing performance appraisals, and recommending discipline

      • Performs assigned accounting activities such as accounts payable, cash management, payroll, school support, general ledger reconciliation, asset management, and grant administration

      • Provides guidance, direction, and training to District personnel regarding accounting for District resources; trains and reviews the work of assigned staff

      • Ensures proper management of the District's financial resources; approves or rejects transfers of monies based on requirements for permissible charges to an account

      • Establishes and monitors budgets in the financial accounting system (i.e. Munis)

      • Adjusts budget allocations and ensures compliance with all applicable guidelines, regulations, contractual terms and conditions, grant terms, and/or policies and procedures

      • Monitors account activity, ensures receipts/disbursements are accurately posted in a timely manner, monitors adherence to approved budgets, reconciles assigned accounts, and prepares documentation and reports

      • Monitors District compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and related governmental regulations and initiates corrective action as needed

      • Researches and resolves discrepancies

      • Oversees the maintenance of accurate accounting records and files; ensures documentation submitted by those utilizing accounts is proper for the disbursement of funds

      • Populates the District's automated financial management systems (e.g. Munis, Kronos) with data via file transfers or uploads; generates ad hoc reports from multiple sources (e.g. bank account deposits or debits, credit card data, etc.) to determine needed reconciliation of accounts in Munis

      • Prepares financial analyses, cost reports, statements of receipts/expenditures and other management informational documentation to assist in compliance monitoring and informed decision making

      • Prepares or oversees preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting/financial reports and statements as assigned; responds to a variety of data and information requests

      • Participates in preparation for the annual audit

      • Reviews current accounting procedures and establishes new procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness of accounting system

      • Maintains current knowledge of generally accepted governmental accounting principles and practices and governmental regulations related to assigned functions.

      Departmental Preferences:

      Payroll Department
      • Payroll accounting experience
      State and Federal Programs
      • Grant experience

      Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and three (3) years of professional accounting experience.

      Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

      Official Transcripts or Degree are required to receive educational credit.

      PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

      • Tools/Equipment Use: Desktop PC with keyboard and mouse, laptop, scanner, calculator, software, desk, and adjustable chair.
      • Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting.
      • Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
      • Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 10 pounds)
      • Environment: Works in office setting; may require occasional irregular hours and/or prolonged hours.
      • Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
      • Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
      This job posting is for a noncompetitive position and will MERGE WITH THE EXISTING LIST . The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Unless otherwise indicated, any year of required experience is based on 12 months of full time employment. Anything below 35 hours/week (or seasonal work) will be prorated. Please be sure that the job experience and education information in your profile is up to date and accurate before submitting your application. Questions regarding this process can be directed to Human Resources at classifiedservices@columbus.k12.oh.us .

      Columbus City Schools is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies.
  • About the company

      Columbus City Schools, formerly known as Columbus Public Schools, is the official school district for the city of Columbus, Ohio, and serves most of the city.