<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Accounting Specialist</p> <p>Windsor Locks Public Schools</p> <p>Position Start Date: ASAP</p> <p>Application Closing Date: Open until filled</p> <p>SUMMARY:</p> <p>The Accounting Specialist helps to administer the District's accounting and bookkeeping activities to ensure the organization and accuracy of financial records with timely processing and reconciliations in accordance with District policies, practices, and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, assists with reporting, grant management, and other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Finance.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Manages the District's Student Activity Fund, verifying accuracy of cash receipts processed by schools, third-party payment processors, and receipt of donations.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists with tasks related to monthly and annual closing, monthly account reconciliations, work papers, and prepares journal entries to the general ledger for review and approval.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in performing monthly bank reconciliations and researching open items. Ensures all accounts are reconciled monthly.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists with weekly bank deposits and entry in the accounting system as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists with posting grant budgets, revenues, and reporting.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in providing analysis, reconciliation, projections, and forecasts for all general ledger accounts in all funds (balance sheet and income/expense accounts).</p> </li><li> <p>Assists with processing employee benefits, including but not limited to health benefits, life insurance, and 403b plans.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists with performing pre-audit and post-audit services for all expenditures and accounting records.</p> </li><li> <p>Responds to inquiries from employee organizations, state and federal officials, and auditors.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs all duties in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) and local, state, and federal statutes.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains confidentiality of information.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to establish and maintain positive, cooperative working relationships.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides other duties which may be required by the Assistant Finance Director, Executive Director of Operations, and/or Superintendent.</p> </li></ul> <p>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>None</p> <p>QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with School ERP Pro (/Infinite Visions), Frontline, MySchoolBucks, GoFan, PowerSchool, and eGMS preferred. </li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills required </li><li>Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment </li><li>Has strong financial and organizational skills </li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite </li></ul> <p>EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:</p> <p>Experience with accounting practices (GAAP) and/or a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting</p> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS: Twelve-month non-exempt position. Finance Department regular working hours are an eight-hour day, plus a thirty-minute (30) unpaid lunch. Hourly range $28.19 to $34.57 (Level 4) based on experience</p> <p>Application Procedures: Apply on-line www.wlps.org</p> <p>Windsor Locks Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination law. Windsor Locks Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Windsor Locks Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons.</p>