FY27: Staff Accountant, Department of Controller, 8hrs/12mo, (Ad closes 11/5/26)
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Bachelor's degree required
College major in accounting or related business field required
Three years progressively responsible experience in a complex accounting environment
Considerable experience in the preparation of financial statements and analytic reports
Substantial experience implementing/maintaining large accounting systems, including experience producing reports in a client/server environment
Experience in reviewing and documenting accounting processes
Substantial knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices and their application in complex accounting environments
Thorough knowledge of and ability to employ computer technology to improve business practices
Considerable knowledge of client/server and desktop computer applications and database reporting tools
Ability to analyze and evaluate business processes using continuous improvement principles
Excellent level of skill required both orally and in writing
Excellent human relations and interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)
Master's degree preferred
College course work in business or public administration desirable
Experience using Oracle Financials desirable
Certified Public Accountant desirable
Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered
Overtime and night work required
Skills
Oracle Financials
client/server applications
database reporting tools
Summary Description:
Under direction, performs advanced professional accounting work in the development and maintenance of accounting systems and analysis of accounting and other business processes for the school system. Work of the class involves the maintenance of complex accounting and other business systems and preparation of a variety of financial reports and statements. The position is assigned responsibility for major segments of an accounting system, providing functional supervision and control of day-to-day, monthly & yearly transaction reporting, balancing, and reconciliation. The work requires considerable technical judgment to ensure accurate accounting of often complex and unusual financial transactions. Employees advise operating staffs on actions affecting fiscal management activities and revising accounting procedures within their areas and participate in system development and design projects. The position reviews accounting and other business system processes for continuous improvement, recommends process changes, and documents procedures.
Physical Demands:
None
Special Requirements:
Overtime and night work required.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Substantial knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices and their application in complex accounting environments. Thorough knowledge of and ability to employ computer technology to improve business practices. Considerable knowledge of client/server and desktop computer applications and database reporting tools. Ability to analyze and evaluate business processes using continuous improvement principles. Excellent level of skill required both orally and in writing. Excellent human relations and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
Education Training Experience:
Bachelor^s degree required. Master^s degree preferred. College major in accounting or related business field required. College course work in business or public administration desirable. Three years progressively responsible experience in a complex accounting environment. Considerable experience in the preparation of financial statements and analytic reports. Substantial experience implementing/maintaining large accounting systems, including experience producing reports in a client/server environment. Experience in reviewing and documenting accounting processes. Experience using Oracle Financials desirable. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor^s degree, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.Certificate License:Certified Public Accountant desirable.
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