Accounting Technician I- Financial Services
Information specific to this position:
Pay Range: $18.42 - $20.63/hr*
Hours/day: 8
Work calendar days: 260 days
Duration of position: Ongoing
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections.
*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to PSD (existing employees please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule). PSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.
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SUMMARY: Perform data entry and basic customer support functions in at least one of the department focus areas: 1) systems accounting (daily banking activity, accounts payable, cash receipts, accounts receivable, systems reconciliations, etc.), 2) grant and fund accounting and reporting or 3) assistance and support to the schools, sites and departments that process financial transactions throughout the District.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.
DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASKS:
1. Provide daily financial assistance and support in a customer service capacity to the schools, sites, and departments that process transactions throughout the District. This support consists of e-mails, phone calls, and site visits that deal with reconciling accounts and compensation plans, journal entries, purchasing card transactions, out-of-state travel, writing checks, processing purchase requests and warehouse orders, receiving functions, invoicing, providing guidance on financial resources and applicable accounting standards, laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines, account coding in compliance with the CDE Chart of Accounts, deposits, cash handling, navigation and use of comprehensive payment solution and financial software, and researching history of financial transactions.
2. Utilize the District's integrated financial system to process transactions such as data entry for weekly check runs and sales tax remittances resulting in expenditure and accounts payable postings.
3. Utilize the District's integrated financial system to process transactions such as daily cash receipts, warehouse orders, and invoice requests resulting in revenue and accounts receivable postings.
4. Process interest allocation, journal entries, code audits, and void checks in the District’s general ledger accounts.
5. Assist with training for District and School site financial support staff.
6. Assist with the completion of tasks related to Finance Department initiatives.
7. Work collaboratively with and seek guidance from other Finance Department staff as necessary to ensure customers receive accurate information and the highest level of customer support.
8. Act as a liaison with external vendors, customers, banks, etc. regarding financial transactions.
9. Coordinate with other departments, i.e. payroll, purchasing, and central receiving to gather information necessary to properly process transactions.
10. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or completion of G.E.D. required, Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration preferred
- Two to three years of related work experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
- Criminal background check required for hire
Questions regarding this posting can be directed to hr@psdschools.org