Academy District 20
Building Fund Accounting and Budget Analyst
Academy District 20, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80901
Temporary Financial Analyst
Creates and maintains financial records for all Building Fund activities and establishes internal control processes for transparent reporting functions. Assists the project and construction management function, to include internal controls processes over project management, and to perform various reporting functions to support the Building Fund activities. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Analyzes and recommends procedures and systems to improve, simplify and provide services to project managers, schools and departments
Assists Chief Financial Officer with financial analysis of Building Fund program
Assists Executive Director for Building Funds with issues related to vendors, suppliers, contractors, sub-contractors and district personnel
Assists Executive Director for Building Fund with project management activities
Assists in planning and coordinating procurement activities and strategies related to the Building Fund needs, including initiation of electronic purchase requisitions
Assists in planning and updating solicitation/bid schedules in conjunction with Director for Contracting and Purchasing and Building Fund project managers
Assists with fiscal over-site for voter approved capital improvement programs
Assures compliance with all requirements and policies of the Board of Education, District Finance Department and the State of Colorado
Attends project and construction meetings with project managers, vendors and contractors and provides meeting support as necessary, to include keeping minutes and checklists of required action items
Develops, implements, and manages budgets for all Building Fund projects
Maintains district budgetary accounting system for project management activities and programs
Maintains efficient and effective processes and systems to enhance procurement, contracting and related business activities within the Building Fund Department
Maintains files to reflect accurate and auditable records
Monitors expenditures for all Building Fund related projects
Prepares budget, expenditure, forecast and project status reports for the Board of Education, citizens over-site committee, and local, state, and other agencies
Prepares statistical and analytical data as required to assist with timely processing of system accounting data
Prepares variance reports, assists project managers in identifying the cause of significant variances and prepares budget or expenditure transfer requests
Provides spreadsheet, database and word processing support to the Building Fund team
Reconciles Projects and General Ledger accounting systems and submits journal entries to accounting department
Serves as Liaison for Federal and State audits
Works closely with Executive Director for Building Fund to ensure budgets, timelines and project goals are successfully accomplished
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, administrators, departments, and the general public
Ability to keep abreast of developments in the field
Ability to perform sound budgetary analysis and take or recommend appropriate actions regarding budgetary matters
Ability to use accounting and budgeting software, and standard database, spreadsheet and word processing software effectively
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Considerable knowledge of computer equipment and related software used within the finance office, Microsoft Office Suite, to include MS Access
Fundamental understanding of auditing concepts
Fundamental understanding of bookkeeping and accounting concepts
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. Physical Demands: Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
Cognitive Functions: The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.)
3-5 Years Experience in Preparation of Financial Statements, Ledger Reconciliation
Preferred Qualifications Experience in construction accounting and project management
Experience in a similarly sized organization
Experience in public schools accounting and budgeting principles and practices
Experience in governmental accounting or auditing practices
Compensation Range: $70,890-$80,890 (Based on job relevant experience at 100% FTE) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours per Day: 8.0 hour(s) per day Number of Days per Year: 230 Days M-F Benefits Eligibility: Full-time - Regular For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org) FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt) How to Apply: New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format: A letter of application which states why you feel you are qualified for this position, and your background and experience relating to this position
A current resume
Complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts (in color, readable, and reflecting official status where applicable)
Three current letters of recommendation (optional)
License (if applicable)
Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting. Hiring Manager Email: kris.garnhart@asd20.org
Creates and maintains financial records for all Building Fund activities and establishes internal control processes for transparent reporting functions. Assists the project and construction management function, to include internal controls processes over project management, and to perform various reporting functions to support the Building Fund activities. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Analyzes and recommends procedures and systems to improve, simplify and provide services to project managers, schools and departments
Assists Chief Financial Officer with financial analysis of Building Fund program
Assists Executive Director for Building Funds with issues related to vendors, suppliers, contractors, sub-contractors and district personnel
Assists Executive Director for Building Fund with project management activities
Assists in planning and coordinating procurement activities and strategies related to the Building Fund needs, including initiation of electronic purchase requisitions
Assists in planning and updating solicitation/bid schedules in conjunction with Director for Contracting and Purchasing and Building Fund project managers
Assists with fiscal over-site for voter approved capital improvement programs
Assures compliance with all requirements and policies of the Board of Education, District Finance Department and the State of Colorado
Attends project and construction meetings with project managers, vendors and contractors and provides meeting support as necessary, to include keeping minutes and checklists of required action items
Develops, implements, and manages budgets for all Building Fund projects
Maintains district budgetary accounting system for project management activities and programs
Maintains efficient and effective processes and systems to enhance procurement, contracting and related business activities within the Building Fund Department
Maintains files to reflect accurate and auditable records
Monitors expenditures for all Building Fund related projects
Prepares budget, expenditure, forecast and project status reports for the Board of Education, citizens over-site committee, and local, state, and other agencies
Prepares statistical and analytical data as required to assist with timely processing of system accounting data
Prepares variance reports, assists project managers in identifying the cause of significant variances and prepares budget or expenditure transfer requests
Provides spreadsheet, database and word processing support to the Building Fund team
Reconciles Projects and General Ledger accounting systems and submits journal entries to accounting department
Serves as Liaison for Federal and State audits
Works closely with Executive Director for Building Fund to ensure budgets, timelines and project goals are successfully accomplished
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, administrators, departments, and the general public
Ability to keep abreast of developments in the field
Ability to perform sound budgetary analysis and take or recommend appropriate actions regarding budgetary matters
Ability to use accounting and budgeting software, and standard database, spreadsheet and word processing software effectively
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Considerable knowledge of computer equipment and related software used within the finance office, Microsoft Office Suite, to include MS Access
Fundamental understanding of auditing concepts
Fundamental understanding of bookkeeping and accounting concepts
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. Physical Demands: Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
Cognitive Functions: The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.)
3-5 Years Experience in Preparation of Financial Statements, Ledger Reconciliation
Preferred Qualifications Experience in construction accounting and project management
Experience in a similarly sized organization
Experience in public schools accounting and budgeting principles and practices
Experience in governmental accounting or auditing practices
Compensation Range: $70,890-$80,890 (Based on job relevant experience at 100% FTE) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours per Day: 8.0 hour(s) per day Number of Days per Year: 230 Days M-F Benefits Eligibility: Full-time - Regular For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org) FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt) How to Apply: New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format: A letter of application which states why you feel you are qualified for this position, and your background and experience relating to this position
A current resume
Complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts (in color, readable, and reflecting official status where applicable)
Three current letters of recommendation (optional)
License (if applicable)
Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting. Hiring Manager Email: kris.garnhart@asd20.org