Accounting and Finance Specialist

Roaring Fork School District   Glenwood Springs, CO   Full-time
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Roaring Fork School District

NOW HIRING: Accounting and Finance Specialist

DEFINITION: This position supports the effective and efficient delivery of day-to-day accounting and financial services across all district departments including the administration of and compliance with all related district policies and procedures. This position will perform basic to mid level accounting functions specific to the District's financial operations with an emphasis on accounting process, analysis, and calculation and general ledger accounting. This role includes recording transactions pertaining to day-to-day activities for the District, purchase card reconciliation and recording, analysis and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts for the District, reconciliation of District bank accounts to the general ledger, and ensures accurate recording of transactions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives direct supervision from the Chief Financial Officer and Sr. Accountant.

PRIMARY DUTIES: 1. General ledger accounting - Post and reconcile deposits and accounts receivable - Record incoming revenue from various sources including property tax collections - Reconcile District bank accounts to the general ledger - Post general journal entries as necessary 2. Monthly reporting - Create monthly invoices to bill outside third parties - Run monthly budget reports for budget managers - Prepare monthly financial reports 3. Accounts payable support - Act as backup for AP Coordinator - Enter data for invoices to be paid - Process monthly electronic payments - Update and maintain vendor information - Monthly purchase card reconciliation and posting to general ledger 4. Annual audit - Support Senior Accountant and CFO in annual audit processes - Create reports and fulfill requests from outside auditors - Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: - Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - Governmental accounting practices - Methods and techniques used in accounting and financial management practices - Methods and techniques of coding and balancing accounting records - English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation - Modern office procedures and methods - Knowledge of Google Docs, spreadsheets, and Excel

Ability to: - Audit, reconcile and balance accounts. - Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals - Interpret and apply District policies and procedures - Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages - Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work - Strong organizational and analytic skills and strong attention to detail. - Ability to multi-task and juggle management of several high-priority projects in parallel.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES: Training & Education - Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required. Two years of general accounting or bookkeeping experience required; experience in governmental accounting is desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Office environment; exposure to computer screens. Physical Conditions: Primary functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of times; use of computer keyboard. Travel from site to site. Pay Range $42,000 to $48,000 **Based on experience

ABOUT RFSD: The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage.

Other benefits include: Paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs. With 13 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes (average - 21); a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds. 

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Roaring Fork School District

Glenwood Springs, CO