Student Services Accountant

Position: Student Services Accountant
Reports to:  Director of Student Services
Bargaining Unit: Non-Unit
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary: Competitive based upon qualifications
Locaton: District Education Center
Calendar: 12- Months

Summary:
Manage accounting and financial activities of the Student Services Department and related federal programs and grants.

Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree with major in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and legal practices
Proficient with computer programs such as Microsoft Excel
Ability to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Experience developing and managing budgets
Experience with billing process

Preferred Qualifications: Previous accounting experience

Responsibilities:Ensure compliance with district, Federal and standards and requirements to ensure consistency with Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS)
Develop, implement and maintain computerized systems for expenditure and revenue accounting, budget preparation, staffing FTE projections, cost management, and control
Administer department’s budget, capital expenditures, trust fund accounts, grants, contracts for services, summer school, and federal programs
Manage SEDRA to claim state and federal special education aids
Draw down and apply Federal Funds in the State Educational Record View and Submissions (SERVS) and the G5 system through the U.S. Department of Education
Ensure continued eligibility for all Federal Grants
Draw down and apply for funds in the Career and Technical Education Levy Reporting System and Carl Perkins consortium
Audit, code and approve invoices, mileage and conference expense reports, requisition forms, time sheets, etc.
Understand processes of tuition billing and receivables, and train Student Services Clerk in this area
Understand process of Special Education transportation MARSS reporting and VERSA Tran reporting
Develop and implement techniques to control expenditures and maximize revenues
Manage department’s account receivables and payables
Develop and implement nonresident tuition rates based on actual program costs and prepare tuition bills
Monitor expenditures and compute ongoing balances for district
Audit and analyze accounting records and reports
Develop and prepare analysis, projections and reports as requested
Prepare and code Payroll Action Forms as appropriate
Serve as a liaison to District 622 Business Office to ensure Student Services accounting procedures are integrated and comply with district policies and procedures
Develop rates for Third Party Billing
Other duties as assigned

ISD 622 Universal Competencies:Accountability — Accept personal and shared accountability for the results of our work with learners
Integrity — Demonstrate the core values of openness, honesty and integrity in every interaction
Excellence — Seek excellence and attain high levels of
achievement in every endeavor
Achievement — Focus on the results of action (learning) and
not the action itself (teaching)
Courage — Do what needs to be done because it is the
right thing to do
Teamwork — Willing to collaborate
Respect — Respect every individual and provide high levels of service for internal and external customers
The duties of this position may change from time to time. ISD 622 reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at their discretion. The job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.