Academy District 20
Accounting and Budget Analyst
Academy District 20, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80901
Accounting And Budget Analyst
Location: EAC (Education and Administration Center) in Colorado Springs, CO Recruiting Start Date: 06/25/2025 Estimated Start Date: 07/11/2025 The Accounting And Budget Analyst designs and maintains financial records; summarizes, analyzes, or verifies such records; and/or controls and certifies expenditures and receipts. 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
Assists in coordinating the annual audit and preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Develops and modifies accounting procedures and supporting methods to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Board policy, administrative regulations, and state statute
Exercises a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in planning and coordinating internal audits of schools and departments in order to meet the fiscal accountability goals of the district
Maintains current knowledge of school district finance, accounting, and budget laws and regulations
Maintains knowledge of changes in governmental accounting and financial reporting standards as promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
Maintains systems for recording, tracking, monitoring, and inventorying district assets
Monitors expenditures in all funds
Performs Internal Audits, as required, for schools and departments
Prepares necessary monthly and year-end general ledger journal entries
Provides spreadsheet, database, and word processing support to the business and finance offices
Responsible for implementing and maintaining internal controls for the safety of funds being disbursed and receipted
Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of the main district operating account and preparing associated reconciling journal entries
Serves on various ad hoc committees representing the business office
Supports school and department staff through training and customer-service oriented assistance
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Ability to create training materials, related documentation, and to train others
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems, including databases and spreadsheets
Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to operate standard office equipment, performing a wide range of supportive tasks
Ability to provide excellent customer service for stakeholders
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Ability to work well with others and share knowledge in a team environment
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Fundamental understanding of bookkeeping and accounting concepts
Interact efficiently with other departments and locations to resolve issues and document solutions
Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and practices as applied to public school budgeting
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required
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 The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions. 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 following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. 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 Bachelors (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.)
3-5 Years Experience in Government Auditing, Accounting, or Budgeting
Preferred Qualifications Certified Public Accountant - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Experience working in or with education (K-12 or Higher Ed)
Experience with an enterprise resource planning system (such as Workday, Oracle, PeopleSoft)
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
Location: EAC (Education and Administration Center) in Colorado Springs, CO Recruiting Start Date: 06/25/2025 Estimated Start Date: 07/11/2025 The Accounting And Budget Analyst designs and maintains financial records; summarizes, analyzes, or verifies such records; and/or controls and certifies expenditures and receipts. 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
Assists in coordinating the annual audit and preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Develops and modifies accounting procedures and supporting methods to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Board policy, administrative regulations, and state statute
Exercises a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in planning and coordinating internal audits of schools and departments in order to meet the fiscal accountability goals of the district
Maintains current knowledge of school district finance, accounting, and budget laws and regulations
Maintains knowledge of changes in governmental accounting and financial reporting standards as promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
Maintains systems for recording, tracking, monitoring, and inventorying district assets
Monitors expenditures in all funds
Performs Internal Audits, as required, for schools and departments
Prepares necessary monthly and year-end general ledger journal entries
Provides spreadsheet, database, and word processing support to the business and finance offices
Responsible for implementing and maintaining internal controls for the safety of funds being disbursed and receipted
Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of the main district operating account and preparing associated reconciling journal entries
Serves on various ad hoc committees representing the business office
Supports school and department staff through training and customer-service oriented assistance
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Ability to create training materials, related documentation, and to train others
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems, including databases and spreadsheets
Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to operate standard office equipment, performing a wide range of supportive tasks
Ability to provide excellent customer service for stakeholders
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Ability to work well with others and share knowledge in a team environment
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Fundamental understanding of bookkeeping and accounting concepts
Interact efficiently with other departments and locations to resolve issues and document solutions
Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and practices as applied to public school budgeting
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required
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 The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions. 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 following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. 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 Bachelors (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.)
3-5 Years Experience in Government Auditing, Accounting, or Budgeting
Preferred Qualifications Certified Public Accountant - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Experience working in or with education (K-12 or Higher Ed)
Experience with an enterprise resource planning system (such as Workday, Oracle, PeopleSoft)
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