<p>Purpose Statement</p> <p>The job of Staff Accountant is done for the purpose/s of providing support to department activities with</p> <p>specific responsibility for ensuring that overall fiscal policies, practices, payroll protocols, and/or regulations</p> <p>meet network and compliance requirements; maintaining accurate account balances; ensuring efficient use</p> <p>of financial resources; and providing financial information, guidance, and recommendations to the</p> <p>department administration, Chief Financial Officer, Board, and/or regulatory agencies.</p> <p>This job reports to Chief Financial Officer</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <p>Assists auditors for the purpose of providing requested supporting documentation, information on</p> <p>internal processes, and/or coordinating activities in support of the audit process.</p> <p>Coordinates a wide variety of accounting projects/processes (e.g. payroll, payments to vendors, accruals</p> <p>for revenues/expenses, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate financial management and</p> <p>compliance.</p> <p>Coordinates various aspects of network payroll (e.g. general ledger coding, insurance, etc.) for the</p> <p>purpose of ensuring accuracy of all payroll records.</p> <p>Generates payments of invoices; invoicing for partner schools; inputting of general/fixed assets,</p> <p>inventories of equipment, etc. for the purpose of ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions,</p> <p>maintaining comprehensive records, and supporting efficient operations within the organization.</p> <p>Implements accounting procedures for the purpose of providing internal financial controls throughout the</p> <p>network and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices and all applicable regulatory</p> <p>requirements.</p> <p>Monitors school site purchase order process for the purpose of ensuring availability of funds; and</p> <p>compliance with established network financial guidelines and program policies, practices, and regulatory</p> <p>requirements.</p> <p>Oversees a variety of network online systems (e.g. donor payment, check printing, etc.) for the purpose</p> <p>of streamlining financial processes, enhancing data accuracy, and facilitating secure transactions in</p> <p>accordance with organizational policies and procedures.</p> <p>Participates in department meetings, workshops, committees, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or</p> <p>gathering information required to perform job functions and/or supporting the activities of the network.</p> <p>Prepares a wide variety of reports (e.g. analyses for grants, input for budget creation, numbers of</p> <p>students in transition/homeless, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written</p> <p>reference, and/or conveying information.</p> <p>Presents a wide variety of financial and reported information (e.g. budget overviews, accounting</p> <p>processes, payroll information, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback,</p> <p>and ensuring adherence to established internal accounting controls.</p> <p>Responds to inquiries from a wide variety of internal and external sources (e.g. staff, outside vendors,</p> <p>etc.) for the purpose of providing information, direction, and/or appropriate referrals.</p> <p>Reviews all expense reports from staff and administration for the purpose of ensuring expenses fall</p> <p>within network policy, meet approval protocols, and submission of required documentation for payment.</p> <p>Updates network reimbursement policies for travel and professional development, disseminating current</p> <p>information to staff for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting employee</p> <p>growth and development initiatives.</p> <p>Other Functions</p> <p>Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective</p> <p>functioning of the work unit.</p>