KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge of quality tools and models, benchmarking practices and techniques, statistics, and financial analysis.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Proficiency with Tyler-School ERP Pro software modules desirable.
• Ability to develop unique and innovative solutions to problems.
• Independent thinking/Self-initiative: A critical thinker with the ability to focus on the things which matter most to achieving the desired outcome.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A.A. A high school diploma or GED AND 2 years working in an accounting/finance environment, preferably education, OR any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver’s license.
• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• May be required to travel to perform work functions.

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and documents business transactions.
• Prepares journal entries and reconciles general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
• Prepares monthly financial statements; and distributes monthly revenue and expenditure reports to school sites.
• Responsible for the revenue/accounts receivable/revenue recognition.
• Generates reports to support timely and accurate management decisions.
• Provides training in the use of the district’s computerized financial system.
• Assists school site personnel with budget questions, proper expenditure coding, document processing and other accounting related activities.
• Assists with the fiscal year-end and fixed asset accounting.
• Assists with the preparation of documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Maintains knowledge of the Arizona Uniform System of Financial Records and relevant Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required and assists with special projects as assigned