Colorado Springs School District 11
Sr. Accountant
Colorado Springs School District 11, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Prepares fiscal reports and ACFR schedules as requested by Sr. Executive Director of Fiscal Services. Manages the District's fixed asset inventory which includes overseeing the annual physical inventory process, training school personnel, maintaining and enforcing the Fixed Asset Policy and Procedure manual, preparing and uploading all fixed assets transactions into the GL, calculating CIP, preparing audit work papers, roll forward schedules, and financial statements for inclusion in the ACFR and reconciling source documents, the fixed asset subsystem and the GL. Records acquisitions, dispositions, CIP, depreciation, gains/losses on disposal and the transfer of assets between funds that have different accounting methods (i.e. enterprise funds vs. governmental funds). Reconciles accounts for the Mill Levy Override fund, Capital Projects fund and other fund types, as assigned, performs technical accounting procedures that affect District financial reporting. Is responsible for (or cross trained to perform) various accounting functions within the Department of Fiscal Services. Performs general ledger reconciliations, as assigned. Prepares work papers documenting correct balances. Reviews general ledger reconciliations prepared by accounting staff. This position is also responsible for the proper accounting and budgeting of the District’s charter school financial transactions. This position is the financial liaison between the charter schools and District departments as related to charter support.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Prepares a variety of reports for use both in and out of the district.
Maintains current knowledge of GAAP, governmental accounting and financial reporting standards as promulgated by GASB, school district finance and budget laws and regulations.
Drafts financial statements and footnotes for inclusion in ACFR.
Leads implementation of GASB statements.
Conducts various accounting/financial related activities for the entire district.
Assists independent auditors with all fixed asset information needed for annual audit including preparation of ACFR schedules and work papers.
Prepares and maintains documentation and conducts training for school personnel on fixed asset inventories.
Provides spreadsheet, database and word processing support as needed.
Liaisons with Business Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities, Schools and other Divisions and/or Departments as assigned.
Prepare monthly payment to each charter school for the flow of per pupil revenue.
Calculate for each charter school their portion of state and federal grants and reconcile these funds to the amount reported by Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
Calculate the rates for the annual buyback services and other services on an as needed basis
Ensure each charter school accurately codes revenue and expenses in accordance the CDE chart of accounts.
Review financial data for new charter school applicants and renewal applications of the current charter schools.
Attend monthly charter school meetings and provide individual support to the schools on an as needed basis.
Coordinate with each charter school on enrollment projections and budgets for the coming school year.
Prepare data transmittal file for each charter school at year end in compliance with CDE requirements.
Prepare monthly journal entries for the Mill Levy Override Fund.
Prepare performance measures book for the Mill Levy Override’s Twenty-Two Program Implementation Plans.
Assists Facilities Department with management of budget and FTE functions.
Serves on various ad hoc committees.
OTHER DUTIES
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Thorough working knowledge and advanced skills in applied governmental accounting principles and practices
Working knowledge of federal, state and CDE fiscal policies
Knowledge of budgeting/accounting principles and practices as applied to public school accounting
Ability to perform budgeting/accounting analysis and prepare financial reports
Knowledge of Single Audit and project audit requirements, processes and procedures
Knowledge of federal grant regulations, including Office of Management and Budget guidelines and regulations
Proven ability to efficiently and effectively juggle multiple priorities in a demanding office environment
Ability to use accounting/budgeting software and standard database spreadsheet and word-processing software effectively
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to keep abreast of developments in the field.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field;
Minimum five years’ accounting experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in governmental accounting procedures;
Experience with PeopleSoft accounting and human resource database system
Experience with federal/state grants and related regulations;
CPA or MBA preferred.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to Director of Fiscal Services
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in a typical office environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally and use normal or aided vision and hearing. Routine timelines in other departments may create the need for overtime work to be performed.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
WORK YEAR
260__ Days
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
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Sr. Accountant
role at
Colorado Springs School District 11 Direct message the job poster from Colorado Springs School District 11 Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Prepares fiscal reports and ACFR schedules as requested by Sr. Executive Director of Fiscal Services. Manages the District's fixed asset inventory which includes overseeing the annual physical inventory process, training school personnel, maintaining and enforcing the Fixed Asset Policy and Procedure manual, preparing and uploading all fixed assets transactions into the GL, calculating CIP, preparing audit work papers, roll forward schedules, and financial statements for inclusion in the ACFR and reconciling source documents, the fixed asset subsystem and the GL. Records acquisitions, dispositions, CIP, depreciation, gains/losses on disposal and the transfer of assets between funds that have different accounting methods (i.e. enterprise funds vs. governmental funds). Reconciles accounts for the Mill Levy Override fund, Capital Projects fund and other fund types, as assigned, performs technical accounting procedures that affect District financial reporting. Is responsible for (or cross trained to perform) various accounting functions within the Department of Fiscal Services. Performs general ledger reconciliations, as assigned. Prepares work papers documenting correct balances. Reviews general ledger reconciliations prepared by accounting staff. This position is also responsible for the proper accounting and budgeting of the District’s charter school financial transactions. This position is the financial liaison between the charter schools and District departments as related to charter support.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Prepares a variety of reports for use both in and out of the district.
Maintains current knowledge of GAAP, governmental accounting and financial reporting standards as promulgated by GASB, school district finance and budget laws and regulations.
Drafts financial statements and footnotes for inclusion in ACFR.
Leads implementation of GASB statements.
Conducts various accounting/financial related activities for the entire district.
Assists independent auditors with all fixed asset information needed for annual audit including preparation of ACFR schedules and work papers.
Prepares and maintains documentation and conducts training for school personnel on fixed asset inventories.
Provides spreadsheet, database and word processing support as needed.
Liaisons with Business Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities, Schools and other Divisions and/or Departments as assigned.
Prepare monthly payment to each charter school for the flow of per pupil revenue.
Calculate for each charter school their portion of state and federal grants and reconcile these funds to the amount reported by Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
Calculate the rates for the annual buyback services and other services on an as needed basis
Ensure each charter school accurately codes revenue and expenses in accordance the CDE chart of accounts.
Review financial data for new charter school applicants and renewal applications of the current charter schools.
Attend monthly charter school meetings and provide individual support to the schools on an as needed basis.
Coordinate with each charter school on enrollment projections and budgets for the coming school year.
Prepare data transmittal file for each charter school at year end in compliance with CDE requirements.
Prepare monthly journal entries for the Mill Levy Override Fund.
Prepare performance measures book for the Mill Levy Override’s Twenty-Two Program Implementation Plans.
Assists Facilities Department with management of budget and FTE functions.
Serves on various ad hoc committees.
OTHER DUTIES
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Thorough working knowledge and advanced skills in applied governmental accounting principles and practices
Working knowledge of federal, state and CDE fiscal policies
Knowledge of budgeting/accounting principles and practices as applied to public school accounting
Ability to perform budgeting/accounting analysis and prepare financial reports
Knowledge of Single Audit and project audit requirements, processes and procedures
Knowledge of federal grant regulations, including Office of Management and Budget guidelines and regulations
Proven ability to efficiently and effectively juggle multiple priorities in a demanding office environment
Ability to use accounting/budgeting software and standard database spreadsheet and word-processing software effectively
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to keep abreast of developments in the field.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field;
Minimum five years’ accounting experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in governmental accounting procedures;
Experience with PeopleSoft accounting and human resource database system
Experience with federal/state grants and related regulations;
CPA or MBA preferred.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to Director of Fiscal Services
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in a typical office environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally and use normal or aided vision and hearing. Routine timelines in other departments may create the need for overtime work to be performed.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
WORK YEAR
260__ Days
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Colorado Springs School District 11 by 2x
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Colorado Springs, CO .
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