765A - ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN, SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education    

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To perform bookkeeping & accounting duties at a level that will ensure effective practices and quality results in the Special Education Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. High school diploma or GED

  2. Associates Degree in accounting or business related field from an accredited institution

  3. Minimum of six hours in accounting

  4. Two years experience in bookkeeping & accounting or business related function.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Noncontractual (At-will); Paygrade  Estimated 226 days;  estimated 8 hours  daily

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
 

1.       

Assist in the maintenance of the Special Education general ledger to be on a current basis, and shall code and prepare purchase requisitions, payment vouchers, payroll requests, contract requests, travel forms, budget transfers, and other adjustments as needed.

2.       

Assist on the analysis of the general ledger, reviewing and checking for budget availability, making budget recommendations and coding items for payment.

3.       

Assist in the preparation of financial reports as required by the Special Education or Finance Director.

4.       

Assist in the research of data requested in transmitting budget applications.

5.       

Maintain good communications with the budget and financial information users (including other finance staff, finance management, campus administrators and staff, central office administrators).

6.       

Be current and knowledgeable of federal, state, and local guidelines, and will attend seminars and conferences as required by the District.

7.       

Demonstrate the ability to use personal computers and mainframe terminals available by the District.

8.       

Perform other duties as assigned by his/her director and/or supervisors.

 Position Management

      9.

Work cooperatively with director and staff to define financial needs regarding the instructional management.

    10.

Complete assignments within time schedules while meeting quality requirements.

    11.

Present and on time on the job.

School/Department Climate

    12.

Works as part of the team.

    13.

Effectively work with subordinates and other department/district employees.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

    14.

Uses information and insights provided through assessment instruments the District appraisal process, evaluative feedback from the supervisor and professional development programs to improve performance.

    15.

Accept suggestions for improving quality of work and implement appropriate plan of action to enhance effectiveness.

    16.

Participate in professional development activities to include advanced education courses and seminars.

School/Community Relations

    17.

Articulate the District’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.

    18.

Demonstrate awareness of the Special Education/community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.

    19.

Establishes and maintains a climate that demonstrates respect and dignity for all people.

 

EQUIPMENT USED: 

Uses computer, typewriter, printer, copier, FAX, calculator, and telephone. 
 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:  Moderate lifting and carrying; prolonged sitting, standing, and walking; hearing, speaking clearly; working alone; working prolonged or irregular hours.  09/09 SR