The successful candidate is comfortable multi-tasking to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities, eager to learn new technologies and willing to follow procedures, works well and gets along with others, understands the value of high-quality customer-centric service, and, above all, can remain professional under difficult circumstances.
- Required: Associates Degree with two semesters of accounting and/or business administration
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and/or business administration
- One year in School Business Office or similar environment, or
- One year working as an accountant or bookkeeper for CPA or accounting firm
- Experience requirement waived for new/recent college graduates
- Proficient using business software (e.g., MS Windows, MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel, Adobe PDF, etc.)
- Proficient using computer equipment and associated peripherals (e.g., computers, laptops, scanners, printers, smart cell phones, etc.)
- Proficient in Cloud computing environment (e.g., MS Office 365, online banking, online storage, etc.)
- Familiarity with accounting concepts and terminology.
- Ability to pass employment verification and background check
- Ability to sign non-compete agreement
- Must work well with others under pressure (i.e., client management and staff, vendors, governmental employees, and K12 Accounting staff and management).
- Must maintain a Professional demeanor at all times even under adverse circumstances.
- Must be empathetic to the needs of clients, vendors, and governmental employees.
- Must be flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities and frequent deadlines.
- Must be willing to learn new software and able to follow written procedures (e.g., K12 Accounting processing model).
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of client and company information, methods, and procedures.
- Must be a self-starter and have a positive attitude.
- Must be a team player.
- Must be able to supervise a team.
- Must adhere to on-site dress code, at a minimum business casual.
- Compile and maintain K12 Accounting-compliant records for:
- HR files for all employees
- Vendor files for all vendors
- Procurement files (as necessary)
- Payroll records
- Budget Adjustment Requests
- Grants & associated Requests for Reimbursement
- Governing Council Meeting Packets
- Other miscellaneous records
- Manage/coordinate all HR and Payroll activities including, but not limited to:
- Collecting and entering time cards
- Collecting and entering employee leave
- Print Payroll checks
- Reconcile Payroll Liabilities
- Manage/coordinate all purchasing activities including, but not limited to:
- Process all Purchase Requisitions
- Place approved orders
- Process order receipts
- Enter invoices
- Print A/P checks
- Enter cash receipts
- Maintain Capital Asset and Inventory records
- Scan and upload all document to K12 Accounting Cloud storage
- Support the following activities as necessary:
- Budget development
- Financial audit
- FYE transition
- Support Business Manager as necessary
- Other duties as assigned